Inversion of Subject and Verb

Inversion: Finite mendahului Subject

Rewrite the following sentences, putting the words in parenthesis at the beginning and
making the necessary changes:
EXAMPLES: The lesson had hardly begun when the lights went out. (Hardly)
Hardly had the lesson begun when the lights went out.
It can’t be done in any other way. (in no other way)
In no other way can it be done.

1 They had never seen such a sight before. (Never before)

2 They had no sooner entered the theatre than the performance began. (No sooner)
3 I will not do such a thing under any circumstances. (Under no circumstances)
4 The lesson will not begin until everyone is seated. (Not until)
5 I will on no account sign this document. (On no account)
6 He wrote the letter so badly that I couldn't read it. (So badly)
7 You will succeed only by working hard. (Only by)
8 He seldom takes a holiday. (Seldom)
9 He not only advised me what to do; he also lent me the money. (Not only)
10 He little realizes how ill he is. (Little)
11 The old man didn’t say a word. (Not a word)
12 The soldiers didn’t utter a sound while the general was speaking. (Not a word)
13 I have hardly ever seen anyone so unhappy. (Hardly ever)
14 I have rarely seen such a beautiful sunset. (Rarely)
15 He didn’t speak to us even once. (Not even once)

Unreal Past

1 I wish I (know) English better.

2 I wish I (be) younger.
3 I wish you (tell) me earlier.
4 Shall I go now? I’d rather you (go) tomorrow.
5 It’s time the children (be) in bed.
6 I wish I (work) harder when I was at school.
7 I can’t go out now. Suppose the boss (walk) in.
8 It’s time you (have) a haircut.
9 I wish I (have) a bigger breakfast. Now I’m hungry.
10 If only I (know) earlier!
11 I wish I (can) drive a car.
12 I wish I (not tell) him. Now everyone will know.