Spot and Fix Double Negatives

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 build strong grammar and editing skills by identifying and correcting double negatives in sentences. Through a clear two-step process, learners underline negative words and then rewrite each sentence using correct standard English structure, strengthening grammar awareness, sentence clarity, and revision skills.

Learning Goals

• Identifying and Correcting Double Negatives (Grades 4-6) – Students recognize when two negative words are used incorrectly in the same sentence.
• Grammar: Negative Words – Learners understand how negatives such as no, not, never, nothing, and nobody function correctly.
• Sentence Rewriting and Editing – Students revise sentences to improve grammatical accuracy and meaning.
• Language Conventions – The activity reinforces standard English rules for clear communication.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with upper-elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Step-by-Step Structure – Underlining first, then rewriting, supports clear error recognition and correction.
• Builds Editing Confidence – Helps students approach grammar mistakes methodically and independently.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar lessons, independent practice, homework, or editing workshops.

This double negatives worksheet supports grammar mastery, careful reading, and sentence revision skills. By spotting and fixing incorrect negative structures, students gain confidence using standard English conventions accurately in writing. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides focused, no-prep practice that strengthens both recognition and correction of common grammar errors.

This worksheet is part of our Double Negatives Worksheets collection.