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Negation: ne...que (only/restriction)

Negation: ne...que (only/restriction)

Structure:

ne + verb + que + restricted element

Ne...que is not a true negation but a restriction. Que goes directly before the restricted element.

Example:

Je n'ai que dix euros. **Translation:** I only have ten euros.

Examples

Je n'ai que dix euros.

I only have ten euros.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Je n'ai que dix euros."

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