Bài 1.

Chuyển sang dạng Đảo Ngữ:

1. He is so gentle that he never scolds anyone.
=> So _________________________________
2. He hardly bought a new bike when he had an accident.
(1) => Hardly _________________________________
(2) => No sooner _________________________________
3. The thief ran away.
=> Away _________________________________
4. I could drive a car only when I reached 30.
=> Only when _________________________________
5. If he goes to school, he will have money.
=> Should _________________________________
6. The man not only beat the child but also took all her money.
=> Not only _________________________________
7. She will never accept his proposal.
=> At no time _________________________________
8. Mr. Bean rarely showed his intelligence.
=> Rarely _________________________________
9. I phone him as soon as I went home.
(1) => No sooner _________________________________
(2) => Scarcely _________________________________
10. If you had followed the advice, you would have succeeded.
=> Had _________________________________
11. He dived into the sea.
=> Into _________________________________
12. If he had money, he would travel.
=> Were _________________________________
13. She is such a gentle girl that she speaks very softly.
=> Such _________________________________

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14. The girl lay on the bed.
=> On _________________________________
15. It was not until she was 18 that she went abroad.
=> Not until _________________________________
16. We can only improve our skills by training hard.
=> Only _________________________________
17. They are here.
=> Here _________________________________
18. He no longer drinks coffee.
=> No _________________________________
19. He stood outside the door.
=> Outside _________________________________
20. It was not until they were robbed of money that they became more careful.
=> Not until _________________________________
Bài 2. Dùng NEVER viết lại câu với hình thức đảo ngữ
1. She had never been so happy before.
=> Never before…………………………………………
2. I have never heard such nonsense!
=> Never…………………………………………………...
3. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
=> Never in my life…………………………………
4. Our profits have never been higher than they are this year.
=> Never…………………………
5. The film had never before laid on such a sumptuous celebration.
=>Never……………………
6. I've never come across such a horrifying film.
=> Never………………………………………
7. I've never been so moved by a Shakespeare production.
=> Never……………………………

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8. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.
=> Never…………………………
9. I'll never forget you.
=> Never ………………………………………………………………..
Bài 3. Dùng RARELY, SELDOM hoặc LITTLE viết lại câu với hình thức đảo ngữ
1. One rarely finds good service these days.
=>Rarely………………………………………………………
2. She has rarely travelled more than fifty miles from her village.
=> Rarely………………………………
3. Public borrowing has seldom been so high.
=> Seldom…………………………………………
4. They had seldom participated in such a fascinating ceremony.
=> Seldom…………………………
5. They little suspected that the musical was going to be a runaway success.
=> Little……………………………
6. The embassy staff little realized that Ted was a secret agent
=> Little…………………………………………
7. He has seldom seen anything stranger
=> Seldom……………………………………………
Bài 4. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT.
1. He is my friend as well as yours.
=> Not only…………………………………………………
2. He not only spent all his money but also borrowed some from me.
=> Not only………………………………………
3. Harry not only broke his leg but also injured his shoulder.
=> Not only………………………………………………
4. He is both intelligent and handsome.
=> Not only…………………………………………………………………….
5. She is impatient and dishonest.

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=> Not only………………………………………………………
6. The bus not only crashed into a tree, but it also ran over a cat.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..
7. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..
8. She is not only beautiful but also attractive.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..
9. He translated not only fast but also correctly.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..
10. They are not only good at mathematics but also at science.
=> Not……………………………………………………………………………..
11. She not only sings but also dances.
=> Not…………………………………………………………………
Bài 5. Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed above it.
1. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
=> No sooner __________________________________________________ ___
2. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly __________________________________________________ _____
3. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
=> Not until __________________________________________________ ____
4. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months.
=> Only __________________________________________________ _______
5. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.
=> Under the table _________________________________________________
6. His brother had rarely been more excited.
=> Rarely____________________________________________ _____________
7. The facts were not all made public until later.
=> Only______________________________________________ ____________

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8. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job.
=> Had_______________________________________________ ____________
Bài 6. Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed above it.
1.He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
2. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
3. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
4. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
5. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
6. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
7. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
8. The door could not be opened without using force.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
9. I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
10.The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.
=> Only __________________________________________________________.
Bài 7. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SHOULD.
1. If the Government are forced into another election, it will be the favorite to win.
=> Should__________________________________________________________.
2. If you want to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is free after 9. A.M
=> Should__________________________________________________________.
3. If you have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.
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=> Should__________________________________________________________.
4. If you decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start work on 1st April.
=> Should__________________________________________________________.
5. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.
=> Should__________________________________________________________.
6. If you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the box on your order form.
=> Should__________________________________________________________.
7. If you change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.
=> Should__________________________________________________________.
Bài 8. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with WERE OR HAD
1. If the salary were high, the job would be worth doing.
=> Were ___________________________________________________________.
2. Would you visit me if I were sent to prison?
=> Were ___________________________________________________________.
3. I didn’t see the signal, so I didn’t stop.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.
4. If I were rich, I could afford to buy an expensive car.
=> Were ___________________________________________________________.
5. If I were you, I would tell him the truth.
=> Were ___________________________________________________________.
6. If he weren’t busy right now, he could help them.
=> Were ___________________________________________________________.
7. If she had said sorry, he wouldn’t have been angry.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.
8. If the computer hadn’t broken down and I wouldn’t have had to stop my work.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.
9. If he hadn’t been angry, I would have said something.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.

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10. If his friends hadn’t been late, they wouldn’t have missed the train.
=> Had___________________________________________________________.
Bài 9. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SO OR SUCH.
1. The weather is so beautiful that we decided to go to the beach.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
2. He is so strong that he can lift the box.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
3. He is such a lazy boy that no one likes him.
=> Such________________________________________________________________.
4. He ate so much food that he became ill.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
5. It is such hot coffee that I can't drink it.
=> Such________________________________________________________________.
6. He bought so many books that he didn't know where to put them.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
7. She has such a soft voice that everyone likes her.
=> Such________________________________________________________________.
8. This book is so boring that I couldn’t finish it
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
9. He was such a fast speaker that we couldn’t understand him.
=> Such________________________________________________________________.
10. She was so tired that she fell asleep in the armchair.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
11. It was such a foggy day that we couldn’t see the road.
=> Such________________________________________________________________.
12. This tea is so good that I’ll have another cup.
=> So__________________________________________________________________.
Bài 10. I Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed above it.
1. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.

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=> Not only_______________________________________________________
2. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
=> No sooner _____________________________________________________
3. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly _______________________________________________________
4. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
=> Not until ______________________________________________________
5. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months.
=> Only _________________________________________________________
6. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.
=> Never ________________________________________________________
7. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.
=> Under the table _________________________________________________
8. His brother had rarely been more excited.
=> Rarely_________________________________________________________
9. The facts were not all made public until later.
=> Only__________________________________________________________
10. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job.
=> Had___________________________________________________________
11. The response to our appeal was so great that we has to take on more staff.
=> Such__________________________________________________________
12. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.
=> Not only ______________________________________________________
13. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murderer.
=> Little _________________________________________________________
14. If you do happen to see Helen, could you ask her to call me?
=> Should________________________________________________________
15. The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way.
=> In ___________________________________________________________

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16. The snowfall was so heavy that all the trains had to be cancelled.
=> So ___________________________________________________________
17. If the government raised interest rates. They would lose the election.
=> Were__________________________________________________________
18. As soon as I got into the bath, someone knocked at the door.
=> No sooner _____________________________________________________
19. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.
=> Such__________________________________________________________
20. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.
=> Seldom________________________________________________________
21. You won’t allowed in until your identify has been checked.
=> Only__________________________________________________________
22. Just after the play started there was a power failure.
=> Hardly________________________________________________________
23. The Prime Minister has hardly ever made a speech as inept as this.
=> Rarely_________________________________________________________
24. We had only just arrived home when the police called.
=> Scarcely_______________________________________________________.
25. Press photographers are banned from taking photographs backstage.
=> On no_________________________________________________________.
26. The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose must be a record.
=> Never before___________________________________________________.
27. The judge was taken ill just after the trial proceedings began.
=> Barely________________________________________________________.
28. She seldom misses a lecture.
=> Seldom_______________________________________________________.
29. As soon as we had come home, it started to rain
=> No sooner_____________________________________________________.
30. As soon as we had turned on the TV, the electricity went out.

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=> Hardly _______________________________________________________.
31. I have never been embarrassed like that!
=> Never _______________________________________________________.
32. She had never experienced this exhilarating emotion in her life.
=> Never _______________________________________________________.
33. He has seldom seen anything stranger
=> Seldom_______________________________________________________.
34. I have seldom seen him looking so miserable.
=> Seldom_______________________________________________________.
35. As soon as I had got out of the bed, the phone rang.
=> Scarcely _______________________________________________________.
36. As soon as he had finished dinner, she walked in the door.
=> No sooner _____________________________________________________.
37. I only understood the problem then.
=> Only _________________________________________________________.
38. We will be only able to accomplish this great task by working hard.
=> Only _________________________________________________________.
39. You can only pass this exam by studying hard.
=> Only _________________________________________________________.
40. You can only understand it when you grow up.
=> Only _________________________________________________________.
41. I can only forgive you if you tell me the truth.
=> Only _________________________________________________________.
42. I only realized that I'd seen it before after the film started.
=> Only _________________________________________________________.
43. The situation was so strange that I couldn’t sleep.
=> So ___________________________________________________________.
44. The test is so difficult that students need three months to prepare.
=> So ___________________________________________________________.
45. The exercise is so easy that every students can do it easily.
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=> So ___________________________________________________________.
46. He not only studies well, but also he sings well.
=> Not only ______________________________________________________.
47. If you meet her, please call me!
=> Should _______________________________________________________.
48. If you had obeyed orders this disaster would not have happened
=> Had___ _______________________________________________________.
Bài 11. Viết lại các câu sau với cấu trúc đảo ngữ của các câu điều kiện
1. If you need some more money, take an extra 200.
_______________________________________
2. If I were your father, I would insist you practice harder.
_______________________________________
3. If my girlfriend calls, please let me know right away.
_______________________________________
4. If I had thought of the right words, I would have told them what I was thinking!
_______________________________________
5. If I were a rich kid, I would not have to worry about anything.
_______________________________________
6. If they run out of tickets, we will have to go to another theater.
_______________________________________
7. If you change your mind, let us know.
_______________________________________
8. If you had known my mom, you would have thought she was crazy too
_______________________________________
9. If you had heard her singing, you would have laughed too.
_______________________________________
10. If I were a celebrity, I could buy any bag I want.
_______________________________________
Bài 12. Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi.

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1. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.
–> So __________________________________________
2. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
–> No sooner __________________________________________
3. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her.
–> Hardly __________________________________________
4. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later.
–> Only __________________________________________
5. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs John.
–> Nowhere __________________________________________
6. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
–> At no __________________________________________
7. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
–> Not until __________________________________________
8. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard everyday.
–> Only __________________________________________
Bài 13. Change the normal sentence into one with inversion.
For example: "We had hardly arrived when Julie burst into the house"
becomes "Hardly had we arrived when Julie burst into the house".
1) John had never been to such a fantastic restaurant.
Never ____________________________________
2) I in no way want to be associated with this project.
In no way ____________________________________
3) They had no sooner eaten dinner than the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.
No sooner ____________________________________
4) I had scarcely finished writing my essay when the examiner announced the end of the exam.
Scarcely ____________________________________
5) I seldom leave my house so early.
Seldom ____________________________________

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6) People rarely appreciate this musician's talent.
Rarely ____________________________________
7) We would understand what had happened that night only later.
Only ____________________________________
8) They had met such rude people nowhere before.
Nowhere ____________________________________
9) He understood little about the situation.
Little ____________________________________
10) The children should on no account go on their own.
On no account ____________________________________
Bài 14. Inversion conditional sentences exercises
1. __________ (the books/be) cheaper, I would have bought them all.
2. ______________ (the Prime Minister/fail) to get the necessary support, he would be forced to call a
snap election.
3. ________________ (the evidence/not be destroyed) , the accused would have been found guilty.
4. _________________ (you/need) any further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
5. _______________ (the ship/ not capsize) , there would have been more survivors.
6. _____________ (I/win) the prize, I wouldn't spend it on things I don't need.
7. ________________ (the storm/be) at night, the rescue team wouldn't have found the lost boy scouts.
8. ___________________ (he/decide) to come, please let me know as soon as possible.
9. __________________(I/ be offered) the job, I would have to think about it.
10. _________________(you/have) any further questions, please ask to see the main assistant.
Bài 15. Choose the correct answer.
1. Rarely _______ anyone using typewriters now-a-days.
A. you see
B. will you see
C. you will see
D. you have seen
2. ________ received law degrees as today.

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A. Never so many women have
B. Never have so many women
C. The women aren’t ever
D. Women who have never
3. _______ but also it filters out harmful rays.
A. The environment gives us air to breathe
B. Not only the environment gives us air to breathe
C. The environment which gives us air to breathe
D. Not only does the environment give us air to breathe
4. _______ have goods returned to us because they are faulty.
A. Seldom we do
B. Seldom do we
C. Rarely we
D. Hardly we
5. Hardly _______ entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A. he had
B. he was
C. had he
D. did he

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