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  1. Also, as well or too ? - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

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  2. Nov 27, 2012 · When a sentence has an auxiliary verb and a main verb, it is usual to put adverbs between them. For example: We have finally completed the project. Here “have” is the auxiliary verb and “completed” is the main verb; “have completed” is the present perfect tense. More examples: You must also send us the signed PoA.

  3. The verb describing the earlier event is usually in the past perfect tense. If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted: Hardly had I arrived home when my phone rang. (I had hardly arrived home when my phone rang.) Scarcely had she finished reading when she fell asleep.

  4. Grammar Word order • Hardly usually comes before a main verb: He hardly said a word. • Hardly comes after the first auxiliary verb: I can hardly believe you said that. We could hardly have known what was going to happen next. Don’t say: I hardly can believe you said that. • Hardly usually comes after the verb ‘be’ when it is used in ...

  5. Aug 20, 2013 · Note that did is also possible in this structure. No sooner did I arrive at the station than the train came. No sooner did we hear the noise than we rushed to the spot. Notes. When we begin a sentence with a negative word, we put the auxiliary verb before the subject. No sooner had she read the letter than she started crying. (NOT No sooner she ...

  6. Apr 3, 2012 · The auxiliary verb comes before the subject in several different structures. This is usually referred to as ‘inversion’. Examples. Never have I seen such a mess! Not only do I enjoy classical music, but I also have regular music lessons. An inversion generally begins with a negative word or phrase. Negative Adverbials

  7. Hardly ever, rarely, scarcely, seldom - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

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