Avoid double negatives

Matching exercise

Match the items on the right to the items on the left.
not uncommon
failed to show inability
not insignificant
not uncomplicated
not incapable
not inappropriate
He was not absent.
The procedure will not be ineffective.
It was never illegal.
no fewer than ...
has not yet attained ...
may not ... until
is not ... unless
not incorrectly

 

Better English for everyoneQuiz created by Atty. Gerry T. Galacio, Better English for everyone; available interactive exercises are (1) reviewers on legalese and their Plain English / Plain Language equivalents, (2) quizzes on avoiding big words, legalese, and jargon, (3) quizzes on avoiding redundancies, and (4) Before and After examples. Please read Plain Language / Plain English for government offices and private companies (definitions, principles, measurable benefits, countries that have adopted Plain Language, etc.)