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  • I’ll have to go shopping. There’s _____ to eat.
    hardly anything / any food
  • It will be _____, but I can help you.
    hard
  • There are _____ any houses in this area.
    hardly
  • Laura is a good tennis player. She hits the ball hardly.
    Wrong
    Right
  • Bob works ____, but his brother _____ works.
    hard, hardly
  • Kate was very quiet this evening. She _____ a word.
    hardly said
  • They like _____ boiled eggs for breakfast.
    hard
  • You’re speaking very quietly. I can _____ you.
    hardly hear
  • I’m very tired this morning. I _____ last night.
    hardly slept
  • Don’t bother to try so hardly! She won't fall in love with you anyway.
    Right
    Wrong
  • This author is _____ known by anyone.
    hardly
  • I’m tired because I’ve been working hard.
    Wrong
    Right
  • This coat is practically unused. I’ve hardly worn it.
    Wrong
    Right
  • I listen to podcasts a lot, but I _____ watch television.
    hardly ever
  • He _____ goes to football matches.
    hardly
  • I _____ remember what we did last winter.
    hardly
  • She really studied _____ for her exam.
    hard
  • We were so shocked when we heard the news, we could _____ it.
    hardly believe
  • The hotel was almost empty. There was _____ staying there.
    hardly anyone/anybody
  • Your brother _____ works at all.
    hardly
  • I tried really hardly to get her to change her mind, but she’s very headstrong!
    Right
    Wrong
  • I tried hardly to remember her name, but I couldn’t.
    Wrong
    Right
  • If you try ____ you will become a good skier.
    hard
  • It was a very warm day and there was _____ wind.
    hardly any
  • Do you know much about computers?’ ‘No, _____.’
    hardly anything
  • Ann doesn't like _____ work.
    hard
  • It's _____ to understand why they failed.
    hard
  • Scott and Travis have only met once before. They _____ each other.
    hardly know
  • We _____ had any influence in this decision.
    hardly
  • I _____ know this boy over there.
    hardly
  • He was _____ able to care for himself.
    hardly