Grammar Entry 147 / 1011 60-second read

Double Negatives

Avoid using two negatives in one sentence.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

I don't want no drama. That's not nothing special. I can't barely hear you.

✓ Correct

I don't want any drama. That's not special. I can barely hear you.

The ruleii

Use only one negative word per clause — either a negative word OR a negative prefix.

Double negatives are confusing and considered non-standard English.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Use only one negative word per clause — either a negative word OR a negative prefix.

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