INVERSION KEY

Ex.5
a) Not only were they late to work, but they also forgot to bring the reports.
b) Not only have you failed to hand in your essay on time, but you have also copied several
paragraphs...
c) Not only did he miss several classes, but he also failed to submit all the written work.
d) Not only was the hotel room depressing, but it was also cold.

Ex. 6
a) Little did we suspect that we would never see each other again.
b) Little did he realise the danger that he faced.
c) Little does he know what the boss has in store for him.
d) Little did she understand what had happened.

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ex.12
1. Never have I met such well-behaved children before. They are as good as gold.
2. No sooner had my father sat down to dinner than there was a knock on the door.
3. Little does he know that his culinary skills are quite substandard.
4. At no time did I mean to hurt your feelings. It was all a big misunderstanding.
5. Seldom do we have friends over for a drink. We prefer to meet them at pubs or restaurants.
6. Not only does he make a mean cheesecake, but he also prepares homemade jam.
7. Only when the situation gets out of hand will the government begin (to act.
8. Not until June can you get all the swimming gear out of the drawers.
9. Only once have I climbed such a high mountain before.
10. Her eyes were very red. Only later did I find out that her fiancé had broken up with her.
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