21 English Sentences: Only, Only if, Only when

(a)‘Only’ is Adjective, Adverb and Conjunction.

Synonyms:

Alone in a category, alone, as recently as, but, entirely, except, exclusively, just, lonesome, merely, only if, only when, purely, simply, solely, solitary, under the condition that, when

Sentences:

1.  Anne left for office only moments ago.

2.  Call the doctor only if you have high fever.

3.  Harry is only a child.

4.  I only wish I could help Julie.

5.  It is a privilege granted only to me.

6.  Jack was only teasing Alberta.

7.  Only God knows.

8.  These are only general rules.

9.  This villa was only built a year ago.

10.              We spoke to Millie only an hour ago.

(b)               ‘Only if’ is Adverb and Conjunctions.

Synonyms:

Never except when, not unless, only when, only

Sentences:

1.  Anne will only succeed if she works hard.

2.  Anne will succeed only if she works hard.

3.  Call me only if you want my help.

4.  He will get his prize, but only if he's quiet.

5.  Jack can walk only if he has his crutches.

6.  Only if you agree the money will be sent to him.

(c)‘Only when’ is Adverb.

Synonyms:

Never except when, only if, only

Sentences:

1.  Anne will sing only when she is ready.

2.  Come to office only when you are alright.

3.  Eat these mangoes only when they are ripe.

4.  Only when I filled my cup did I notice the insect.

5.  We left only when Jack came.

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