Double Negatives

Double Negatives

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.4.1C, L.3.1A, L.2.1F

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a double negative?

Back

A double negative occurs when two forms of negation are used in the same sentence, which can create confusion or imply a positive meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a double negative.

Back

"I don't need no help" is an example of a double negative, which implies that the speaker does need help.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to express the idea of 'not any' using a single negative?

Back

The correct way is to use 'any' instead of 'no' in sentences like 'There isn't any more snow tomorrow.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can double negatives affect the meaning of a sentence?

Back

Double negatives can lead to ambiguity and may change the intended meaning, often making it sound like a positive.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'anybody' and 'nobody'?

Back

'Anybody' refers to any person, while 'nobody' refers to no person at all.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Rewrite the sentence 'I can't find my keys nowhere' correctly.

Back

The correct sentence is 'I can't find my keys anywhere.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct form of negation in the sentence 'There aren't no presents left to open'?

Back

The correct form is 'There aren't any presents left to open.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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