I’m tired because I’ve been working hard.
Wrong
Right
I tried hardly to remember her name, but I couldn’t.
Wrong
Right
This coat is practically unused. I’ve hardly worn it.
Right
Wrong
Laura is a good tennis player. She hits the ball hardly.
Right
Wrong
Don’t bother to try so hardly! She won't fall in love with you anyway.
Right
Wrong
I tried really hardly to get her to change her mind, but she’s very headstrong!
Right
Wrong
Scott and Travis have only met once before. They _____ each other.
hardly know
You’re speaking very quietly. I can _____ you.
hardly hear
I’m very tired this morning. I _____ last night.
hardly slept
We were so shocked when we heard the news, we could _____ it.
hardly believe
Kate was very quiet this evening. She _____ a word.
hardly said
I’ll have to go shopping. There’s _____ to eat.
hardly anything / any food
It was a very warm day and there was _____ wind.
hardly any
Do you know much about computers?’ ‘No, _____.’
hardly anything
The hotel was almost empty. There was _____ staying there.
hardly anyone/anybody
I listen to podcasts a lot, but I _____ watch television.
hardly ever
