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Mastering Inversion in English Sentences

The document provides a series of sentences that demonstrate the use of inversion in English grammar. Each example starts with a specific word or phrase, followed by a rewritten sentence that maintains the original meaning. The sentences illustrate various contexts in which inversion can be applied.

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Mastering Inversion in English Sentences

The document provides a series of sentences that demonstrate the use of inversion in English grammar. Each example starts with a specific word or phrase, followed by a rewritten sentence that maintains the original meaning. The sentences illustrate various contexts in which inversion can be applied.

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Inversion

Rewrite the sentences below, starting with the word or words given.

For example:

You will rarely see such a superb example of modern architecture.

Rarely will you see such a superb example of modern architecture.

1. I rarely visit a city more than once, but this place is really special.

Rarely do I visit a city more than once, but this place is really special.

2. I had never seen anything so breathtakingly beautiful before.

Never before had I seen anything so breathtakingly beautiful.

3. You should not go out at night under any circumstances.

Under no circumstances should you go out at night.

4. You can’t really understand exactly how beautiful the view is until you climb to
the top.

Only by climbing to the top can you really understand exactly how beautiful the
view is.

5. You will only begin to understand the special charm of this place after you have
spent an evening there.

Only after you have spent an evening there will you only begin to understand
the special charm of this place.

6. It is not only one of the oldest cities on Earth, it is also one of the most beautiful.

Not only is it one of the oldest cities on Earth, it is also one of the most beautiful.
.

Adapted from Jones, C. & Bastow, T. (2001). Inside Out Advanced Student’s Book. Oxford: Macmillan
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