1. Common Writing Problems: Usage and Punctuation 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 1 Lesson 5 Usage and Punctuation Activity 5.2 Double Negatives and Quotations (p. 86) Directions: Correct the errors with double negatives and with the punctuation of quotations in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write C. 1. “There was hardly anyone at the meeting, said Sharon.” 2. Mira said, “We won’t never get a chance like this again.” 3. “LeAnn needed help,” said Tomás, “but there was nobody to help her.”

2. Common Writing Problems: Usage and Punctuation 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 2 Lesson 5 Usage and Punctuation Activity 5.2 Double Negatives and Quotations (p. 86) Directions: Correct the errors with double negatives and with the punctuation of quotations in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write C. 1. “There was hardly anyone at the meeting, said Sharon.” “There was hardly anyone at the meeting,” said Sharon. 2. Mira said, “We won’t never get a chance like this again.” 3. “LeAnn needed help,” said Tomás, “but there was nobody to help her.”

3. Common Writing Problems: Usage and Punctuation 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 3 Lesson 5 Usage and Punctuation Activity 5.2 Double Negatives and Quotations (p. 86) Directions: Correct the errors with double negatives and with the punctuation of quotations in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write C. 1. “There was hardly anyone at the meeting, said Sharon.” “There was hardly anyone at the meeting,” said Sharon. 2. Mira said, “We won’t never get a chance like this again.” Mira said, “We won’t ever get a chance like this again.” 3. “LeAnn needed help,” said Tomás, “but there was nobody to help her.”

4. Common Writing Problems: Usage and Punctuation 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 4 Lesson 5 Usage and Punctuation Activity 5.2 Double Negatives and Quotations (p. 86) Directions: Correct the errors with double negatives and with the punctuation of quotations in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write C. 1. “There was hardly anyone at the meeting, said Sharon.” “There was hardly anyone at the meeting,” said Sharon. 2. Mira said, “We won’t never get a chance like this again.” Mira said, “We won’t ever get a chance like this again.” 3. “LeAnn needed help,” said Tomás, “but there was nobody to help her.” C

5. Common Writing Problems: Usage and Punctuation 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 5 Lesson 5 Usage and Punctuation Activity 5.2 Double Negatives and Quotations (p. 86) 4. “I couldn’t find those tickets nowhere,” said Everett. 5. Donna wondered “If anyone knew why there wasn’t any mail delivered.”

6. Common Writing Problems: Usage and Punctuation 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 6 Lesson 5 Usage and Punctuation Activity 5.2 Double Negatives and Quotations (p. 86) 4. “I couldn’t find those tickets nowhere,” said Everett. “I couldn’t find those tickets anywhere,” said Everett. 5. Donna wondered “If anyone knew why there wasn’t any mail delivered.”

7. Common Writing Problems: Usage and Punctuation 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 7 Lesson 5 Usage and Punctuation Activity 5.2 Double Negatives and Quotations (p. 86) 4. “I couldn’t find those tickets nowhere,” said Everett. “I couldn’t find those tickets anywhere,” said Everett. 5. Donna wondered “If anyone knew why there wasn’t any mail delivered.” Donna wondered if anyone knew why there wasn’t any mail delivered.