Multiple choice

Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below the sentence are four choices (1), (2), (3), (4). Pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.

When she saw me, she couldn't barely speak.

  1. couldn’t ever

  2. couldn’t hardly

  3. couldn’t barely

  4. couldn’t

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

We cannot form double negatives in English.