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