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INVERSION

Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT.


1. He is my friend as well as yours.

2. He booked tickets for the afternoon performance and the evening performance as well.

3. Burglars stole a thousand pounds worth of electrical goods, and left the flat in an awful mess.

4. Tony was not only late, but he had left all his books behind.

5. You will enhance your posture and improve your acting ability on this course.

6. It isnt worth considering his suggestion for a moment.

7. She didnt shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy.

8. The manager not once offered us an apology.

9. She made no sound as she crept upstairs.

10.He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.

Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with ONLY.


1. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.

2. It wasnt until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat.

3. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.

4. They didnt get round to business until they had finished eating.

5. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.

6. I didnt realize who he was until later.

7. The door could not be opened without using force.

8. I wont agree until Toms apologized.

9. To get the 40% discount, you must buy all twelve books at the same time.

10.The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.

Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SHOULD.


1. If the Government were forced into another election, it would be the favourite to win.

2. If you should wish to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is available between 9.00 and 11.00.

3. If you should have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.

4. If you should decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start work on 1st April.

5. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.

6. If you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the box on your order form.

7. If the film should be a post office success, they may be sequel.

8. If you should change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.

Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed above it.
1. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
"Not only______________________________________________ _________
2. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
" No sooner __________________________________________________ ___
3. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
" Hardly __________________________________________________ _____
4. He didnt finish his work until the bell rang.
" Not until __________________________________________________ ____
5. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months.
" Only __________________________________________________ _______
6. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.
" Never __________________________________________________ ______
7. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.
" Under the table _________________________________________________
8. His brother had rarely been more excited.
"Rarely____________________________________________ _____________
9. The facts were not all made public until later.
"Only______________________________________________ ____________
10. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldnt have accepted the job.
"Had_______________________________________________ ____________

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