Avoid Double Negatives

Grade 5 Grammar Worksheet

Circle the sentence that uses only one negative word.

1. 1.
   • They won't make no noise.
   • They won't make any noise.
2. 2.
   • The dog didn't eat anything.
   • The dog didn't eat nothing.
3. 3.
   • She didn't hear nothing.
   • She didn't hear anything.
4. 4.
   • She hasn't told anyone her plan.
   • She hasn't told nobody her plan.
5. 5.
   • He doesn't trust nobody with his key.
   • He doesn't trust anyone with his key.
6. 6.
   • The store doesn't sell any toys.
   • The store doesn't sell no toys.
7. 7.
   • You shouldn't touch nothing.
   • You shouldn't touch anything.
8. 8.
   • He can't see anyone in the crowd.
   • He can't see nobody in the crowd.
9. 9.
   • They didn't thank nobody for the gift.
   • They didn't thank anyone for the gift.
10. 10.
    • I didn't see anyone at the park.
    • I didn't see nobody at the park.