Words combined with n't and the word not are negative words. In general only one negative word is necessary in a sentence. If two negative words appear in a sentence, replace one with an affirmative, or yes, word.

Negative nothing never no one

Affirmative anything, something ever anyone, someone, everyone

Negative nobody nowhere no none

Affirmative anybody, somebody anywhere, somewhere any, a, one one, all, some

Write the correct word in parentheses so there is only one negative word in the sentence.

1. They didn't have tickets. (any, no)

2. Our team hasn't won the league title. (never, ever)

3. He didn't bring of the food. (any, none)

4. Haven't you been to a football game? (ever, never)

5. I have not seen on the field yet. (anybody, nobody)

6. She didn't see the coach . (nowhere, anywhere)

7. The trainer didn't bring bandages. (any, no)

8. Nothing bothers our star player. (never, ever)

9. No one has complained about him. (never, ever)

10. Aren't you worried about before the game? (nothing, anything)

11. The team didn't lose game last season. (no, one)

12. Their team doesn't have poor players. (any, no)

13. We can't find the basketball . (nowhere, anywhere)

14. I haven't seen with another basketball. (anyone, nobody)

15. They haven't tennis rackets at school. (no, any)

16. The tennis players haven't played other teams. (no, any)

17. Nobody find the tennis courts. (can't, can)

18. They haven't tried else for a court. (nowhere, anywhere)

19. There weren't seats left at the stadium. (no, any)

20. We didn't see from our class at the game. (nobody, anybody)