Grammar Practice

Emphasis
Grammar Reference p182
23 For a–f, rewrite the sentences putting the subject first as in the example.
Never had he held so much money in his hand.
He had never held so much money in his hand.

a Never had the team lost so badly to inferior opposition.

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b Hardly had the game started when there was a pitch invasion.
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c Rarely could a manager have felt more insecure in his job.
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d Not for a moment did she think about giving up.
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e Not since 1976 had the weather been so hot.
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f Not until you grow a bit will we consider you for the basketball team.
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24 For a–j rewrite each sentence beginning with the words in brackets, as in the
example.
His family is the only thing he cares about. (all) All he cares about is his family.
a They started to argue soon after they had got married. (no sooner)
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b There are no circumstances where audience members may consume alcohol.
(under no circumstances)
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c The gang didn’t know that the police had them under surveillance. (little)
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d You can’t cross the barrier at any time. (at no time)
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e I doubt if anybody has ever worked so hard. (rarely could)
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f Nobody has won so many Olympic swimming medals since 1972. (not since)
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g The editor was not responsible for all the spelling mistakes. (in no way)
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h There are no comfortable places to sit in the museum. (nowhere)
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i Public transport needs more investment. (what)
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j It’s a waste of time to wash your car when it’s raining. (washing)
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