When should "only" come before a verb phrase? [duplicate]
You should put only before a verb phrase when either (a) the verb phrase is the focussed constituent of only, or (b) when the verb phrase contains another constituent that is
"Only when..." vs "it was only when..."
In " Only When ", there is a sense of urgency, a slightly more ''involved'' writing. "It was only when" is by comparision more ''relaxed'' writing, more like someone is recounting something to someone.
word choice
1 There is no difference between "just" and "only" in the context of this sentence. The problem with this sentence is that neither of the constructions "not just airports" or "not only airports"
Is only vs only is
Which one is correct usage of "only" and difference between the following sentences what is point of living if it is only a stuggle. what is point of living if it only is
only that or only that''s.?
''Only that''s she''s an expert in her line.'' [Source: From Dashiell Hammett, Red Harvest] I wonder if this is grammatically correct (common usage) or a kind of dialect used
Only as an adverb
7 [1] [Only Sue and Mark] bothered to turn up for the meeting. [2] [Only an idiot] would do that. In both examples, "only" is an adverb functioning as a focusing modifier in the
grammaticality
Which is grammatically correct? or I can do only so much in this time.
What is the proper usage of "not only... but also"?
Not only are there students in the room, but also parents. (here, the parents are there part is not quite required, so you don''t have to say but parents are also there because it''s
grammaticality
The only way to avoid ambiguity is to say "We are getting only that printed" and to emphasize "that". When it''s written, where "only" is placed can eliminate or create ambiguity.
meaning
This is why logicians use iff for ''if and only if''. I think it would be useful in real life, but can''t see it catching on.