Inversion, part 2

hardly ever, never, rarely

Start the sentence with the underlined word:

1. I had no sooner sent the mail than she called me back.

2. The plane had scarcely took off when I felt dizzy.
3. He at no time confessed he had committed the crime.
4. She rarely travels abroad.
5. He did not say a word his problems at work.
6. His friends are not only loyal but they are also responsible.
Transform the sentences:

1. I haven’t ever seen such a marvellous painting!

Never
2. He had no idea what had happened until I called him.
Only when
3. He didn’t say a word when we met.
Not
4. She knows little about the accident.
Little
Transform the sentences:

1. As soon as I came back home the dog started barking.

Hardly
2. Customers must be allowed to enter here on no account.
On no account
3. He not only congratulated me but he also gave me a flower.
Not only
4. They seldom spend money on jewelleries.
Seldom