GrammarQuestion 93 of 120

Which sentence avoids a double negative?

a.I didn't see nothing.
b.I didn't see anything.
c.I never saw nothing.
d.I don't want no help.

Explanation

Standard English uses only one negative to express a negative idea. 'I didn't see anything' is correct, while the others combine two negatives.

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