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English Grammar: Fix your double negatives!
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HQQ posted on 2016/09/20Ever accidentally say something twice negative? This fun grammar lesson breaks down how to avoid common mistakes with "ain't" and "any" so you can sound more natural! You'll pick up practical tips for everyday conversations and even learn why Mick Jagger might have gotten it wrong!
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basically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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More negative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
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UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
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More positive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
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UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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US /ˈsɛntəns/
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UK /'sentəns/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- Noun
- Official punishment given by a court of law
- Set of words that make a whole statement
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