Select the correct sentence structure from the given four choices.

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Select the correct sentence structure from the given four choices.

  1. A.

    There will not be enough time.

  2. B.

    Will not be enough time there.

  3. C.

    There not will be enough time.

  4. D.

    Enough time will there not be.

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Correct answer: A

Answer: There will not be enough time.

Why this is correct:

  • Structure uses the expletive 'there' (dummy subject) followed by auxiliary + negation + main verb + complement.

  • Correct order: there + will + not + be + enough time.

  • Acceptable alternative with contraction: 'There won't be enough time.'

Why the other sentences are incorrect or odd:

  • "Will not be enough time there." — Incorrect word order: the auxiliary comes first and 'there' is misplaced at the end. Use the standard form given above.

  • "There not will be enough time." — Incorrect placement of 'not'. Negation should follow the auxiliary ('will not'), not precede it.

  • "Enough time will there not be." — This inverted form is archaic or used for strong emphasis in poetic or formal contexts; it is not the normal neutral statement order.

Summary: Use 'There will not be enough time.' (or 'There won't be enough time.') for a clear, neutral future-negative statement.

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