MATERIAL
TITLE : INVERSION
PART
A: Rewrite the following sentences using an inverted structure. Do not change
their meaning.
e.g.
He not only hates smoking but he also dislikes smokers.
Not only does he hate smoking but he also dislikes smokers.
1.
As soon as Robert had left, the phone rang.
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2.
I have seldom stayed in a worse hostel.
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3.
Patrick was not only a well-known detective but he also became a successful
author as well.
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4.
I had hardly glanced at the report when I was asked for my opinion.
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5.
If Holmes
hadn’t explained, Watson would have never understood the case.
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6. The
Minister will never give in to public
pressure. ………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Good
champagne is ready for consumption only after it has matured for 10 years.
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8. The
moment the team was back on the pitch, it started raining. (No sooner….
than)
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9.
If I ever told you a lie, I wouldn’t be able to look you in the eye.
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10.
I respect his
opinions and I admire his character greatly as well.
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11.
Four days passed before we arrived at the first oasis.
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12.
If he cheats
in the exam, he will be punished.
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13.
Just after I came home, I noticed the house had been broken into.
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14.
Jack failed.
Most of his classmates failed, too.
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15.
Artists are
rarely appreciated while they’re still alive.
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