Double Negatives

Double Negatives

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.1.1J, L.1.1D, L.2.1F

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a double negative: "I don't need no help." What is the correct form?

Back

"I don't need any help."

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are double negatives considered incorrect in standard English?

Back

Double negatives can lead to misunderstandings and are often seen as grammatically incorrect in formal writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Using double negatives can cancel each other out, leading to a positive meaning, which may confuse the reader.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the error: "She didn't see nothing."

Back

The correct form is: "She didn't see anything."

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to express: "I can't find my keys nowhere."?

Back

The correct form is: "I can't find my keys anywhere."

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the phrase "no more" mean?

Back

"No more" means that there is none left.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

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