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trulyとwasはなぜこの順番なんですか？反対じゃないんですか？

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my kids would eat yogurt, so this truly was
tough for them. During the
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Answer 1

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In this case, "truly" functions as an adverb, while "tough" serves as an adjective. Placing "truly" before "was" emphasizes or highlights the adverb, intensifying the expression.
Here, the structure emphasizes that the task the children have to do is truly challenging for them. This kind of grammatical construction is sometimes used to highlight emotions, certainty, or reality.