How to use 'let alone' in a sentence?
◼️Let alone :
It means much less ; not to mention
'Let alone ' is used after a statement usually a negative one, to indicate that the statement is even more true of a person, thing or situation that you are going to mention next.
🔷Let's make it simpler with the help of examples.
◾He can't afford a meal out, let alone a holiday.
If you take a close look, you will realize that 'let alone' has been used after the negative statement (I mentioned in the beginning itself).
Here this example means that he can't afford even a meal out, forget the holiday.
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↘️Let's take some more examples :
◾Shivangi can't ride a bicycle, let alone drive a car.
◾My nephew can't even sit up yet, let alone walk!
◾My brother doesn't even read a newspaper, let alone a book.
◾She can't prepare tea, let alone biryani
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How to use 'let alone' in a sentence, for SSC, BANK, RAILWAY, RBI GRADE B EXAMS
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