Double Negatives Quiz
1 / 15Two negatives don't make a positive in grammar! Learn to spot and correct double negative errors.
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Which sentence contains a double negative?
About Double Negatives Quiz
Two negatives don't make a positive in grammar! Learn to spot and correct double negative errors. Double Negatives Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which sentence contains a double negative?
Answer: I don't have no money.
2. What is a double negative?
Answer: Using two negative words in the same clause, which is nonstandard
3. Which correction fixes the double negative? 'She can't hardly wait.'
Answer: Both A and B are correct
4. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Answer: I didn't see anything.
5. Which word is a 'hidden' negative that can create a double negative with 'not'?
Answer: Barely
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Double Negatives Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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