| Idx | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | only |
| Sub Entry Number | 3 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | If you only would stay longer, your English would improve. |
| Correct Sentence | If only you would stay longer, your English would improve. If you would only stay longer, your English would improve. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | If [[you only would]] stay longer, your English would improve. |
| Cloze Sentence | If [[only you would/you would only]] stay longer, your English would improve. |
| Cloze Answer | only you would/you would only |
| Choices | only you would | you only would | you would only |
| Explanation | When if only is used to express a wish, the two words usually stay together: 'If only I could stop smoking.' Sometimes, only is placed in front of the main verb 'If I could only stop smoking.' |
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