While it isn’t the same case in some languages, double (or more) negatives aren’t all that encouraged in the English language. The reasoning is simple: double negatives negate each other, so why not just use the positive counterpart? Doing so will lead to shorter, more concise and less confusing sentences.
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Double Negatives: Why You’re Not Supposed To Use Them
Saturday, January 14th, 2012Writing Organization: Why You Need It
Thursday, July 14th, 2011Organization is a key element of writing. Without it, an essay is just a collection of sentences that divulge information, but without any structure to give it adequate shape and form.
Interesting Writing Ideas Don’t Have To Be Original
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011Sometimes, we kill ourselves trying to be original when we write. We toss and turn ideas repeatedly, frustrated that we can’t seem to come up with something that’s completely different from anything else that came before.
How To Improve Your Vocabulary
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011While a large vocabulary isn’t necessary to produce clear and well-written text, having it will be very beneficial to your own writing. With a healthy store of words at your disposal, it becomes a whole lot easier to express your ideas in a more precise and concrete manner.
