LISTENING COMPREHENSION

SKILL 8 LISTEN FOR DOUBLE

NEGATIVE EXPRESSIONS
Two negative ideas in one sentence.



DOUBLE NEGATIVE
Using 2 negative ideas in a sentence
might be confusing.
Sometimes they cancel the negative
effect or sometimes they compliment a
negative statement.

Situations where DN can occur:
Negative word + negative prefix
Two negative verbs
Using Neither or not either

1. Negative word and a negative prefix
(Cancel the negatives!)
Negative words:
no, not, none
Prefixes:
in-, un-, dis-

Christopher wasnt unhappy with the
class.
wasnt counters the un- in unhappy

So in other words, probably Christopher
was happy with the class.
2. Two negative verbs
The verbs dont have negating effect each
other.
They simply conditionate the actions.

It isnt raining, so Tom isnt bringing his
umbrella.
Implies that Tom would bring his umbrella
if it were raining.
3. Neither or not either
Using neither is the negative
connotation of either. (contraction)

Marius doesnt like coffee and neither
does Jean.
Marius = doesnt like it.
Jean = also doesnt like it.
>Both dont like it.

Marius doesnt like coffee and Jean
doesnt like it either.

1. What is the name of the law firm?
A. Law Financial
B. Lawsuit Financing
C. Lawyers Finances

2. Which types of claims is NOT
mentioned in the radio ad?
A. legal malpractice
B. personal injury
C. auto accidents

3. The purpose of the cash advance
is to help clients cover:
A. legal fees
B. house payments
C. hospital expenses

4. What other statement is true about the
law firm?
A. It provides 24-hour-a-day consultations.
B. Clients do not pay anything unless they
win.
C. The company will not deny any claim.

5. If you don't win your case, the company
will:
A. let you keep the cash advance.
B. refer you to another law firm
C. appeal your case within 24 hours