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English Tip of the Day: 189 hardly, scarcely

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Tip of the Day:

hardly, scarcely

Usage Tip

'Hardly' and 'scarcely' are often used with past perfect to show something that happened in quick succession in the past.

Example Sentences

Hardly had I come in the door, when John arrived.
She had scarcely finished her meal when she received the call.

Quiz of the Day - Telecommunication:

Three intermediate level reading comprehension quizzes which focus on "Globalcall Communications". These reading comprehensions are rich in technological vocabulary and excellent practice for business English classes.

Telecommunication

English Worksheet of the Day - Sample Receipts Explained:

Sample receipt with explanation of common symbols and expressions used on receipts for English learners.

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