{"id":1895,"date":"2015-05-14T08:41:01","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T06:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=1895"},"modified":"2021-10-11T09:17:51","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T07:17:51","slug":"everyday-grammar-double-negatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2015\/05\/everyday-grammar-double-negatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Grammar: Double Negatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>B1 &#8211; Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Double negatives in a sentence or clause are often confusing, that is why teachers tell students to avoid using them. They are also considered a taboo in English grammar.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video then read the article below to know more about the origin of double negatives and how it can be used properly.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/learningenglish.voanews.com\/a\/everyday-grammar-double-negatives\/2743416.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everyday Grammar: The Story of the Double Negative<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Explain the two kinds of double negatives.<br \/>\n2. Which double negative should be avoided when taking exams or when applying for school or a job?<br \/>\n3. Give your own examples of double negatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B1 &#8211; Intermediate Double negatives in a sentence or clause are often confusing, that is why teachers tell students to avoid using them. They are also considered a taboo in English grammar. 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