Double Negatives - Worksheet

The "Double Negatives" worksheet is designed to help students identify and correct the common grammatical error of using double negatives in sentences. Task One of the worksheet presents a list of ten sentences, each containing a double negative, which is a construction that inadvertently conveys the opposite meaning of what is intended. Students are tasked with matching each incorrect sentence to its correct version, which has been rephrased to eliminate the double negative and clarify the intended meaning.

For example, the sentence "I haven’t got no money" is corrected to "I don’t have any money," removing the double negative to convey the intended meaning more clearly. Similarly, "She never did nothing wrong" is corrected to "She did nothing wrong." This exercise is crucial in teaching students the importance of correct grammar usage and helping them communicate their thoughts more effectively. By the end of the task, students should be able to recognize and avoid double negatives in their own writing, thus improving their overall language skills.