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SCORE: 9.8/10 Inversion Test I. Rewrite The Sentences in Inversion

The document tests the ability to rewrite sentences using various grammatical inversions including inversion with no/not, hardly/scarcely, seldom/rarely, never, only, and if/unless. It provides examples of sentences rewritten with these different types of inversions and tests rewriting additional sentences with the specified inversions. The document covers rewriting a variety of sentence structures and grammatical elements using inversion to change the meaning, emphasis, or flow of the sentences.

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SCORE: 9.8/10 Inversion Test I. Rewrite The Sentences in Inversion

The document tests the ability to rewrite sentences using various grammatical inversions including inversion with no/not, hardly/scarcely, seldom/rarely, never, only, and if/unless. It provides examples of sentences rewritten with these different types of inversions and tests rewriting additional sentences with the specified inversions. The document covers rewriting a variety of sentence structures and grammatical elements using inversion to change the meaning, emphasis, or flow of the sentences.

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SCORE: 9.

8/10
INVERSION TEST
I. Rewrite the sentences in inversion:
1. She at no time said she was a liar.
At no time did she say she was a liar
2. I had hardly arrived when the door closed.
Hardly had I arrived when the door closed
3. I have seldom heard such a talented singer.
Seldom have I heard such a talented singer
4. If John had known that her girlfriend liked curry, he would have brought her to an
Indian restaurant.
Had John known that her girlfriend liked curry, he would have brought her to an
Indian restaurant.
5. The artist rarely paid any attention to his agent's advice.
 Rarely did the artist pay any attention to his agent’s advice
6. He had never felt so depressed.
Never had he felt so depressed
7. The shop can in no way be held responsible for customers' lost property.
In no way can the shop be held responsible for customers’ lost property.
8. The couple had arrived no sooner than the priest started the ceremony.
No sooner had the couple arrived than the priest started the ceremony.
9. Tom only understood the meaning of the comment when he saw his wife's face.
Only when he saw his wife’s face, did Tom understand the meaning of the
comment.
10. She never at any time said that she was allergic to cats.
At no time did she say that she was an allergic to cats
11. The restaurant cannot accept animals under any circumstances.   
Under no circumstance can the restaurant accept animals.
12. I had never tasted such a wonderful combination of flavours before.
Never had I tasted such a wonderful combination of flavours before.
13. She would never again trust her boyfriend.
No longer would she trust her boyfriend.
14. They little suspected that the musical was going to be a runaway success.
Little did they suspect that the musical was going to be a runaway success.

II. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT ONLY


1. He is my friend as well as yours.
Not only is he my friend, but he is also yours.
2. He booked a movie ticket of Spiderman and a ticket of Batman as well.
Not only did he book a movie ticket of Spiderman but he also booked a ticket of
Batman as well.
3. Burglars stole a thousand pounds’ worth of electrical goods, and left the flat in an
awful mess.
Not only did burglars steal a thousand pounds’ worth of electrical goods but they
also left the flat in an awful mess.
4. Tony was not only late, but he had left all his books behind.
Not only was Tom late, but he had also left all his books behind.
5. You will enhance your posture and improve your acting ability on this course.
Not only will you enhance your posture, but you also improve your acting ability
on this course.

III. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with ONLY.


1. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.
Only when I got home, did I realize how dangerous the situation had been.
2. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat.
Only until last week did the Agriculture Minister admit defeat.
3. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.
Only after seeing Hamlet on the stage did I understand it.
4. They didn’t get around to business until they had finished eating.
Only until they had finished eating did they get around to business.
5. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
Until later did I realize who he was.
6. The door could not be opened without using force.
Only with using force could the door be opened.
7. I won’t agree until Tom apologizes. 
Only until Tom apologizes will I agree.
8. To get the 40% discount, you must buy all twelve books at the same time.
Only by buying all twelve books at the same time must you get the 40% discount.
9. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.
Only by training hard every day can you become a good athlete.

IV. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with IF


1. If you wish to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is available between
9.00 and 11.00.
Should you wish to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is ...
2. If you have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.
Should you have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for
advice.
3. If you had decided to accept the post, you would have been expected to start work
on 1st April.
Had you decided to accept the post, you would have been expected to start work
on 1st April.
4. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.
Should we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.
5. If the film had not been so boring, they might not have fallen asleep.
Had the film not been so boring, they might not have fallen asleep.
6. If you studied harder, you would get admitted to Harvard University.
Were you to study harder, you would get admitted to Harvard Uni.
7. If he were good looking, he would get the girl he likes.
Were he good looking, he would get the girl he likes.
8. If he had not been driving over the limit last night, he would not have caused the
accident.
Had he not been driving over the limit last night, he would not have caused the
accident.
9. Call 911 if you are in an emergency.
Should you be in an emergency, call 911
10. My brother would not gain too much weight if he stopped eating Mc Donald five
times a day.
Were my brother to stop eating Mc Donald five times a day, he wouldn’t gain too
much weight.

V. 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 lied to me. He even went out with another girl
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.
Barely...
4. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
Not until...
5. A playful kitten was hiding under the table.
Under the table…
6. I didn’t know that the thief broke in until I found the living room in a mess.
Not until…
7. I don’t like chicken. My brother doesn’t like chicken, either.
I don’t like chicken and neither…
8. My parents both know how to play piano.
My dad knows how to play piano and so…

VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences 


1. We have never gone to Paris before.
At no time...
2. They had hardly come home when it started raining.
Hardly...
3. As soon as the students had arrived at the class, the teacher came.
No sooner...
4. The teacher cannot become friendly until the students get along with him.
Not until...
5. He can only succeed when he tries his best to study. 
Only when...
6. .I cannot recognise who he is before he gets in the room. 
Only after...
7. I will never say that again. 
Never...
8. I have scarcely ever enjoyed myself more than I did yesterday. 
Scarcely...
9. She rarely makes a mistake. 
Rarely…
10. I will never trust him because he lied to me. 
Never...
11. It is hardly ever possible to get an appointment to see him. 
Hardly...
12. I seldom skip breakfast.
Seldom...
13. I have never known a more generous person than Samantha. 
Never...
14. A seal is lying on the beach. 
On the beach...
15. The dog is chasing the cat under the table. 
Under the table...
16. A man with a gun was standing in the doorway.
In the doorway…
17. She didn’t know that she was cheated until she caught him going out with another
girl.
Not until…
18. If it had not been for your help, we would not have survived.
Had…
19. If my dad were richer, I would be able to study abroad.
Were…
20. Call me when you are into trouble.
Should...

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