Select the correct sentence structure from the given four choices.
2019
Select the correct sentence structure from the given four choices.
- A.
There will not be enough time.
- B.
Will not be enough time there.
- C.
There not will be enough time.
- 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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