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February 19, 2012, 10:59 AM
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Negative scope
I dont think that we can do nothing to improve
Or do anything , I forgot the rule for negative scope. 
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February 19, 2012, 02:55 PM
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A double negative isn't permitted in English, so "I don't think that we can do anything to improve," is what you should say.
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