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Inversion Summary

The document discusses the use of inversion in formal situations, particularly with time adverbials and negative adverbs. It provides examples of sentences that illustrate how inversion is applied, such as 'Only later did she realize...' and 'Never has he bought me flowers.' Additionally, it notes that certain adverbs marked with an asterisk form inversion in the second part of the clause.

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Inversion Summary

The document discusses the use of inversion in formal situations, particularly with time adverbials and negative adverbs. It provides examples of sentences that illustrate how inversion is applied, such as 'Only later did she realize...' and 'Never has he bought me flowers.' Additionally, it notes that certain adverbs marked with an asterisk form inversion in the second part of the clause.

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INVERSION Use

inve ions in
rs
formal
L e t's
TIME ADVERBIALS g iv situations or
empshome e for a
asis!
NEVER NOT dramatic
effect.
SELDOM ONLY ONLY
RARELY *AFTER...

ONLY
LATER... Examples *UNTIL
BARELY... *WHEN... NOT...
SCARCELY... WHEN... THEN... *SINCE
HARDLY... *ONCE...
FOR A MOMENT

NO SOONER... THAN

Only later did she realize she had been given the wrong
change.. LITTLE
Examples Only then did he find out the truth.
*Only after he told her he was married did she break
Never has he bought me flowers.
up with him.
*Only when she apologizes will I speak to her again.
Examples
Seldom do we have complaints at our hotel.
Rarely do I see people reading newspapers. NO
*Only once you quit smoking will you realize how
beneficial it is for yur health.
Not only did he lie but he also stole.
Hardly had I entered the bar when I saw my ex. *Not until he apologized did she forgive him .
No sooner had the match started than it started to *Not since I was a child have I had such a great time.
rain. Not for a moment did I think I would get the job.
AT NO TIME... Little do they know how lucky they are to have that
car.
IN NO WAY...
ON NO ACCOUNT...
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
Adverbs with an asterisk *
form the inversion in the 2nd
At no time did they break the rules of the game
In no way am I to be blamed for your irresponsabilities. part of the clause
On no account should you leave the house.
Under no circumstances are passengers permitted to
open the door.

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