§ 10. Avoid multiple negatives.

Exercises

Basic

Recast the following sentences in positive form:

Intermediate

Recast the following sentences in positive form:

Advanced

Find a sentence in published writing that is burdened with at least two negatives that you can easily--and with no change in meaning--recast in the positive. If you're a member of a writing group or class, provide each colleague with a copy of the original (with a citation) and your revised version.


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