Select the sentence that contains a double negative.
A) Grace said that she would let no one borrow her notes.
B) Grace said that she wouldn't let no one borrow her notes.
C) Grace said that she wouldn't let anyone borrow her notes.

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Sentence B contains a double negative ("wouldn't" and "no one"), which is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English.

Select the Sentence That Contains a Double Negative