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Double Negatives
Double Negatives Worksheet
PART ONE: Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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1A. Susie didn’t never get good grades.
1B. Susie didn’t ever get good grades.
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2A. Ellie doesn’t hardly brush her teeth.
2B. Ellis hardly brushes her teeth.
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3A. My favorite program doesn’t come on tonight.
3B. My favorite program doesn’t not come on tonight.
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4A. Those girls barely follow no rules.
4B. Those girls follow no rules.
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5A. Men don’t do this kind of work.
5B. No men don’t do this kind of work.
PART TWO: Rewrite each sentence to eliminate the double
negative.
6. Albert didn’t no forget to bring the cookies.
Albert forgot to bring the cookies.
7. Hank wasn’t never involved in that business.
Hank wasn't involved in that business.
8. My father doesn’t hardly eat soup.
My father doesn't eat soup.
9. That suitcase won’t seldom stay clasped.
That suitcase won't stay clasped
10. My favorite painting isn’t not in the museum anymore.
My favorite painting isn't in the museum anymore.
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