INVERSION / EMPHASIS
I. Rewrite the following sentences, putting the words in parentheses at the beginning
and making the necessary changes
1. He didn’t realize a surprise party awaited him. (Little)
2. I will on no account sign this document. (On no account)
3. He wrote the letter so badly that I couldn’t read it. (So badly)
4. You will not pass your matura if you don’t work hard. (Only)
5. He seldom takes sugar in his coffee. (Seldom)
6. The old man didn’t say a word. (Not a word)
7. She had never seen such a beautiful sunset before. (Never before)
8. Mary was so shocked that she nearly fell off her bike. (Such)
9. The exam will not begin until all students are seated. (Not until)
10.You had to be rich to get good education in the 19th century. (Only if)
11. Jerry is so ignorant that he has never heard of Byron. (Such)
12. He had just got a loan from his bank when he won 1,000,000$. (No sooner)
13. He sings so beautifully! (So)
14. It was only when I stopped that I realized something was wrong. (Only)
15. The singer was taken ill just after his album was released. (Barely)
16. He not only won first prize; he was also offered a promotion. (Not only)
17. If you need any help, call me (omit if)
18. If he had come immediately, he wouldn’t have missed the call. (omit if)