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What is the single vs double negative in this phrase Father and us?
There are no negatives in the phrase "father and us".
What does no puede ver nada?
Spanish uses double negatives, so this literally translates to: "He/she/you can't see nothing" or in English: "He/she/you can't see anything".
What is a double negative mean in a statement in English?
Until the modern period of English, a string of negatives reinforced each other. When we said "not no one, not nohow" it meant "absolutely no one at any time." Under the misguidance of "experts" who held that English should be forced to comply with the rules of Latin grammar, in which a series of negatives cancel each other, the "double negative" became an emphatic positive. Thus "not no one" now means "many people."
Do two negatives make an affirmative in English?
Well it depends on what the negatives are for example if it is "no I didn't" then that statement is still negative but if it is something like "no I never" then 1. That is incorrect grammar 2. that is a positive statement as the two negatives will cancel out.
What are double negatives?
A double negative is just when a writer uses two negative words together to express one thing, as in "I can't not go." (Meaning I need to go). Although this is common usage, it is less often acceptable in formal writing. Sometimes it is acceptable if it is done well. :) Here is the article from dictionary.com for further reading: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/double%20negative Example of :Double negative I have the answer to question 20 I got this right. James couldn't haardly stay awake after his surgery.
Why should double negatives not be used?
Double negatives are illogical.
What do you get when adding double negatives?
A Positive
What are the release dates for Double Negatives - 2003?
Double Negatives - 2003 was released on: USA: 20 September 2003 (Cinema Paradise Island Independent Film Festival)
What don't guys don't like in girls?
Not double negatives
What are the rules of language?
Don't not use double negatives, not. Only Mexicans are allowed to roll their R's. If you ever catch a dog speaking English, stop doing drugs.
Am not going nowhere?
Some languages use double negatives routinely, without confusion. They don't work well in English. Not going nowhere means going somewhere.
What are example of litotes?
Litotes are understatements usually made with double negatives. An example is: she is not unattractive.
Does baking soda kill poison ivy?
Just use more poison ivy its like a double negative, 2 negatives make a positive. Glad i could help!
Does a straight angle have a complement?
No because a straight angle is 180 degrees and complimentary angles are 90 degrees, you would have to use negatives and you don't use negatives in geometry:)
What is the single vs double negative in this phrase Father and us?
There are no negatives in the phrase "father and us".
What are the best pacifiers for teens?
teens shouldnt use pacifiers unless they are braindead
Why shouldnt you use a screwdriver to remove a heat sink?
It might damage the CPU
