Which of the following sentences contains a double negative?

A) We could see nothing.
B) We couldn’t see anything.
C) We could hardly see anything.
D) We couldn’t hardly see anything.

Respuesta :

D) we couldnt hardly see anything is a double negative

Sentence in option D contains a double negative. D) We couldn’t hardly see anything.

Double negatives refer to two negative words employed in the same sentence. Using two negatives turns the thought or sentence into a positive one. Double negatives are not typically used in English because they are poor grammar and they can be confusing; however, they are sometimes implemented in song lyrics and informal speech.