Determine whether each sentence has a double negative, an incorrect intensive pronoun, or slang.(2 points)

Question

Double Negative Incorrect Intensive Pronoun Slang
She couldn't hardly fit the book in her purse.

We didn't tell nobody about the broken window.

The manager hisself took the mop and cleaned up the mess.

The amusement park was way cool!

Because I studied, the test was no sweat.

Answer 1

Here is the analysis for each sentence:

1. She couldn't hardly fit the book in her purse.

   • Double Negative
     (The use of "couldn't" and "hardly" together creates a double negative.)

2. We didn't tell nobody about the broken window.

   • Double Negative
     (The use of "didn't" and "nobody" together creates a double negative.)

3. The manager hisself took the mop and cleaned up the mess.

   • Incorrect Intensive Pronoun
     (The correct form should be "himself," not "hisself.")

4. The amusement park was way cool!

   • Slang
     (The term "way cool" is informal and considered slang.)

5. Because I studied, the test was no sweat.

   • Slang
     (The phrase "no sweat" is informal and considered slang.)

In summary:

1. Double Negative
2. Double Negative
3. Incorrect Intensive Pronoun
4. Slang
5. Slang