English & Language UsageQuestion 112 of 120
Choose the sentence that avoids a double negative.
a.I don't have no time.
b.She can't hardly wait.
c.We didn't see nobody.
d.I do not have any time.
Explanation
A double negative uses two negatives incorrectly. 'I do not have any time' uses a single negative correctly. The others pair two negatives, which is nonstandard.
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