Grammar Negatives

In the sentence below, select the correct word in the parentheses.

She couldn't eat (anything, nothing).

• anything

• nothing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

I didn't see (nothing, anything).

• nothing

• anything

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

We (could, couldn't) hardly see through the fog.

• could

• couldn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She did not have (anything, nothing) to read.

• anything

• nothing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

I cannot find my money (anywhere, nowhere).

• anywhere

• nowhere

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

You (can, cannot) scarcely recognize her.

• can

• cannot

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I could not see (no, any) way to help.

• no

• any

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

The children do not need (any, no) candy.

• any

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

We barely had (any, no) time to play.

• any

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Homer (could, couldn't) hardly wait to use the bathroom.

• could

• couldn't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B