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Read the paragraph.

(1) Great horned owls are commonly found in North America. (2) Like other owls, they are nocturnal and are usually not seen in daylight. (3) Some people think their name is odd because these owls don't have no horns. (4) They were given this name because of the two tufts of feathers on top of their heads.

Which sentence should be revised to avoid the use of a double negative?

A .Sentence 4

B. Sentence 3

C. Sentence 1

D. Sentence 2

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Answer:

B. sentence 3

Step-by-step explanation:

dont and no are both negatives in this sentence. "these owls dont have horns" would be the correct way to write it

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