Double Negatives
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Double negatives are when two negative words are used in one sentence. 'Two negatives make a positive' used to be the old saying.
Double negatives are poor grammar, but can be found often in song lyrics.
- I can't find the car nowhere
- You can't see no-one today
- There is no way that you can do nothing about this
- This flower is not uncommon
- I can't get no satisfaction ... The Rolling Stones
- Ain't no mountain high enough ... Marvin Gaye
Double negatives are poor grammar, but can be found often in song lyrics.
- I can't find the car nowhere
- You can't see no-one today
- There is no way that you can do nothing about this
- This flower is not uncommon
- I can't get no satisfaction ... The Rolling Stones
- Ain't no mountain high enough ... Marvin Gaye