Confusing English: HARD vs. HARDLY (English Vocabulary Lesson)

The video tutorial discusses the confusing English words 'hard' and 'hardly'. 'Hard' is explained as both an adjective and an adverb, with examples and idioms provided. 'Hardly' is described as an adverb meaning 'barely' or 'almost not', with usage rules and examples. The tutorial emphasizes the correct placement of 'hardly' in sentences, avoiding double negatives, and using it in formal contexts.

What does 'hard' mean when used as an adjective?

• Barely at all

• Requiring great effort

• A secret

• Almost not

Which of the following sentences uses 'hard' as an adverb?

• She was hard up for a baby.

• He works really hard.

• They were hard put to face the truth.

• The winters were hard.

What is the meaning of 'hardly' in the sentence 'She hardly knew him'?

• She didn't want to know him.

• She barely knew him.

• She knew him a little.

• She knew him very well.

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 'hardly'?

• I can hardly understand him.

• I can't hardly understand him.

• Hardly were they settled when the door opened again.

• They hardly ever travel abroad.

In formal contexts, where is 'hardly' typically placed in a sentence?

• After the main verb

• At the end of the sentence

• Before the subject

• At the beginning of the sentence