Inversion - Answers

I'm posting the answers to the activity on Inversion. We can discuss the topic again next class. ;)

Choose the most suitable words

1.      John promised that he would never tell anyone else. (not emphatic)

2.      Not until it was too late did I remember to call Richard.

3.      Hardly had we settled down in our seats when the lights went out.

4.      Only after checking three times was I certain of the answer.

5.      At no time was I aware of anything out of the usual.

6.      Only Mary and Carol passed the final exam.

7.      So high were the waves that swimming was dangerous.

8.      No sooner had it stopped raining than the sun came out.

Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word or words in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same

1.      Under no circumstances is the money to be paid.

2.      Soon after the ship left the port a violent storm began. (not emphatic)

3.      At no time did the accused express regret for what he had done.

4.      No sooner had I got into the bath than someone knocked at the door. (emphatic)

5.      Only after your identity had been checked will you be allowed in.