Double Negative Check

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 sharpen their grammar awareness by evaluating sentences for correct and incorrect negative usage. Through close reading, grammatical analysis, and critical decision-making, learners determine whether each sentence contains a double negative or follows standard English conventions, building stronger proofreading habits and clearer understanding of sentence meaning.

Learning Goals

• Grammar Evaluation and Identification (Grades 4-6) – Students identify whether sentences contain double negatives or are grammatically correct.
• Proofreading for Negative Usage – Learners practice scanning sentences carefully for incorrect negative constructions.
• Understanding Standard English Conventions – Students reinforce the rule that standard English uses only one negative per idea.
• Critical Reading Skills – The activity builds attention to detail and thoughtful evaluation of sentence meaning.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with upper-elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Simple, Focused Format – Marking sentences as “X” or “OK” keeps attention on analysis rather than rewriting.
• Builds Editing Confidence – Helps students trust their judgment when spotting grammar issues.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar warm-ups, independent practice, homework, or quick formative assessment.

This double negative check worksheet supports grammar accuracy, careful reading, and proofreading confidence. By deciding whether sentences are correct or contain errors, students strengthen their understanding of negative constructions and standard English usage. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides clear, no-prep practice that reinforces precise grammar evaluation and critical reading skills.

This worksheet is part of our Double Negatives Worksheets collection.