INVERSION

Inversion

Rewrite these sentences using the word in bold at the beginning of the sentence.

E.g. He had scarcely arrived when the bomb exploded.> Scarcely had he arrived when the bomb exploded.Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers.

1. John had no sooner opened his book than it was time to go home again.

it was time to go home again.

2. You will not repeat what is said in here today under any circumstances.

what is said in here today.

3. If that should happen, we will have a great opportunity.

, we will have a great opportunity.

4. He didn't promise to come at any time.

to come.

5. We can only do that after thorough investigation. (careful!)

that.

6. We not only disagree with him but we are also physically repulsed.

with him but we are also physically repulsed.

7. Children shouldn't be allowed to drive in any situation.

to drive.

8. The committee has hardly had time to meet, let alone deliberate.

to meet, let alone deliberate