Double Negatives

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What is a double negative?

Back

A double negative occurs when two negative words are used in the same sentence, which can create confusion or change the meaning.

Front

Give an example of a double negative.

Back

"I don't need no help" is a double negative because 'don't' and 'no' are both negative.

Front

What is the correct way to express a negative idea without a double negative?

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"I don't need any help" is the correct way.

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What does 'anybody' mean?

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'Anybody' refers to any person at all.

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What does 'nobody' mean?

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'Nobody' means not any person.

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What does 'anything' mean?

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'Anything' refers to any object, event, or matter.

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What does 'nothing' mean?

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'Nothing' means not anything; no object or matter.

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What does 'ever' mean in a negative sentence?

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'Ever' is used to refer to any time in the past.

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What does 'never' mean?

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'Never' means at no time; not ever.

Front

In the sentence 'I can't find anything,' what does 'anything' imply?

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It implies that there is not a single item that can be found.