Avoiding Doubles in Writing

The video tutorial discusses the concept of 'doubles' in grammar, which includes double negatives, double prepositions, and double subjects. These doubles can alter the meaning of sentences or make them awkward. Examples are provided to illustrate how to identify and correct these issues, leading to clearer and more effective writing.

What is one of the 'deadly grammar sins' discussed in the video?

• Using too many adjectives

• Incorrect punctuation

• Misplaced modifiers

• The sin of doubles

Which of the following is an example of a double negative?

• He can do no wrong

• He can't do no wrong

• He can do wrong

• He can't do wrong

What is the effect of using a double negative in a sentence?

• It changes the meaning to the opposite

• It clarifies the sentence

• It has no effect on the sentence

• It makes the sentence more positive

What does the phrase 'he can't do no wrong' actually imply?

• He can't do anything right

• He can do some things wrong

• He can't do anything wrong

• He can do everything right

What is a double preposition?

• Using two nouns in a sentence

• Using two adjectives together

• Using two prepositions together unnecessarily

• Using two verbs in a sentence

Which sentence contains a double preposition?

• He jumped off of the stage

• He jumped under the stage

• He jumped off the stage

• He jumped on the stage

Why should we avoid double prepositions?

• They make sentences longer

• They change the meaning of the sentence

• They are unnecessary and can be streamlined

• They are grammatically incorrect

How can double prepositions affect a sentence?

• They make it more formal

• They make it more casual

• They make it unnecessarily complex

• They make it more interesting

What is a double subject?

• Using two subjects that mean the same thing

• Using two objects in a sentence

• Using two adjectives in a sentence

• Using two verbs in a sentence

Which sentence contains a double subject?

• He sings

• Justin he can sing

• He can sing

• Justin can sing