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Inversion

The document outlines various examples of inversion in English grammar, illustrating how certain phrases can alter the usual word order for emphasis. It includes examples such as 'At no time did he start shouting' and 'Not only does she speak fast but also correct.' The focus is on the use of inversion in different contexts to enhance expression and clarity in writing and speech.

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Inversion

The document outlines various examples of inversion in English grammar, illustrating how certain phrases can alter the usual word order for emphasis. It includes examples such as 'At no time did he start shouting' and 'Not only does she speak fast but also correct.' The focus is on the use of inversion in different contexts to enhance expression and clarity in writing and speech.

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INVERSION

At no time At no time did he start shouting.

Hardly ever Hardly ever has she had a day off.

In vain In vain were we in a hurry.

Little Little did she know about him.

In no other way In no other way could the matter be explained.

Never Never will I trust you again.

No sooner had he uttered a word than the show


No sooner… than
started.

Not Not a sound did she utter when I called her.

Not often Not often do I meet to talented people.

Not once Not once did I ask her to leave.

Not since Not since she graduated had she met her classmates.

Not only … but also Not only does she speak fast but also correct.

Not until I met him did they understand about the


Not until
promotion.

Nowhere Nowhere have I met so many foreigners.

On no account On no account must she understand the truth.

Only in the last pages of the book do you come to


Only
realize the story.

Only after I’ve spoken to her do I understand why she


Only after
doesn’t pick up.

Only by Only by dedication did they succeed.

Only in this way Only in this way could he pass all of the exams.

Only when Only when he called her did he understand the news.

Seldom/rarely/scarcely Rarely had I laughed as much as last night.

Scarcely … when Scarcely had I dressed up when she gave me a call.


INVERSION

So So ridiculous did she behave that night.

Under no circumstances Under no circumstances will I call her again.

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