Question

Which sentence uses negatives correctly?

A.You shouldn't never leave your wallet in the car.
B.We didn't even realize that today is Saturday.
C.That restaurant never has no tables available.
D.I can't find no one to come with me to the store.

I think it's c
@Conqueror

Answer 1

Why does everyone tag Conqueror? Come give me a chance ;)

Answer 2

ok you can help

Answer 3

Lol Thank you xD

Answer 4

your welcome :)

Answer 5

Using Negatives
There are a few rules to keep in mind when making a sentence say "No."

1. Double negatives are nonstandard. Avoid two negative words in the same clause.

Incorrect: I don't want no seconds.
(Both don't and no are negatives.)
Correct: I don't want any seconds.

Correct: I want no seconds.

This rule does not include negative interjections at the beginning of a sentence or clause, since those are grammatically separate.
Correct: No, I don't want any seconds.
2. Do not use but in a negative sense with another negative.

Incorrect: He didn't want but one good manuscript.
Correct: He wanted but one good manuscript.

Correct: He wanted only one good manuscript.

3. Words like barely, hardly, and scarcely have a negative sense and should not be used with another negative. In effect, this creates a double negative.

Incorrect: He couldn't hardly speak.
Correct: He could hardly speak.

Incorrect: We were not barely able to see the stage.

Correct: We were barely able to see the stage.

Answer 6

Choice C has the incorrect use of what we call 'double negatives'

Answer 7

^ I agree...
So try again :)

Answer 8

@KaylaMarieBhabbie

Find the choice that uses only 1 negative instead of using double negatives.

Answer 9

a?

Answer 10

0-0

Answer 11

'shouldn't never' = 'should not never'

Does that include double negatives ?

Answer 12

i think so

Answer 13

'not' is a negative

'never' is also a negative

So yes, that is a double negative sentence.

Try agan.

Answer 14

*again

Answer 15

^ Yes try again...

Answer 16

b?

Answer 17

We didn't even realize that today is Saturday.

'didn't' = 'did not'

That is only 1 negative and it is used correctly, yes, it's B.

Answer 18

Yay! Good job :D

Answer 19

thank you both for your help

Answer 20

No probz.

Answer 21

i got an 80% :)

Answer 22

Wait, this wasn't a test was it ?

Answer 23

Because test questions are against the TaC.

Answer 24

it was practice

Answer 25

Glad I could help ^_^! If you you ever need help again tag me ;). Don't forget to close this question!
& @Conqueror Oh my 0-0

Answer 26

Ok

Answer 27

Oh well that is good :D...
Bye guys ;)