Inversion

Part 1. Inversion with Conditionals:

Direction: Rewrite the following sentences in inversion.

1. If he were the president, he would provide better for us.

2. If my boss should call, please take a message.

3. If airport security had known about the dangers, they would have secured the
airport better.

4. If they had not secured the airport properly, something terrible would have
happened.

5. If you go with him, you will regret it.

Part 2: Inversion with Certain Expression:

1. John had never been to such a fantastic restaurant.

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2. I in no way want to be associated with this project.
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3. They had no sooner eaten dinner than the ceiling crashed onto the dining
table.
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4. I had scarcely finished writing my essay when the examiner announced the
end of the exam.
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5. I seldom leave my house so early.
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6. People rarely appreciate this musicians talent.
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7. We would understand what had happened that night only later.

Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

a) Jim promised that he would never/never would he tell anyone else.

b) Not until it was too late remembered/did I remember to call Susan.

c) I am into playing soccer. So am I/ I am so.

d) Only after checking three times I was/was I certain of the answer.

e) At no time I was aware/was I aware of anything out of the ordinary.

f) Only Catherine and Sally passed/did they pass the final examination.

g) Only when Pete has arrived/has Pete arrived can we begin the programme,