Writer's Choice Grade 11

Unit 18: Using Modifiers Correctly

Short answer

Directions: Rewrite the following sentences, eliminating the double negative in each.

Sample Haven't you never tasted a bug?

Revision Have you never tasted a bug? (or) Haven't you ever tasted a bug?

1.
In some African countries, honeybees' larvae aren't no less popular than their honey.
2.
If you're in the tropics, you shouldn't get too fond of no dragonflies; they may be ground into a paste and served to you.
3.
Can't no one in this country see that bugs are an excellent source of protein?
4.
Somebody had once tried a chocolate-covered grasshopper and hadn't barely noticed the grasshopper.
5.
Don't say nothing against bug dishes until you've tried them.
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