The driver of the truck told the officer in the cruiser that as he was passing by, he saw a red car hit the little girl in the intersection. When a pronoun is used there should be no doubt as to which noun it represents. Adverbs and adverbial phrases also need to be placed properly to avoid confusion. If improperly placed, the adverbs only, even, both, merely, just, also, mainly, in particular and at least can cause confusion. Emphasize the Positive Positive sentences are inviting and encourage people to read on.
Negative sentences can seem bossy or hostile.
They can cause your readers to mistrust your words and often discourage people from reading on. However, negative phrasing is appropriate for emphasizing dangers, legal pitfalls, or other warnings. You can also use negative phrasing to allay fears or dispel myths. It isn't enough to remember that a double negative makes a positive. But, watch out for two or more negative constructions in a sentence.