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English 18 Public

Practise making inverted sentences

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You shouldn't go there under any circumstances.

Under no circumstances should you go there.

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If she had texted me before, I would have reacted.

Had she texted me, I would have reacted.

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If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

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She did little to save the company.

Little did she do to save the company.

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She had hardly entered the office when the boss called her.

Hardly had she entered the office when the boss called her.

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She has never watched such a boring movie.

Never has she watched such a boring movie.

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Jenny is beautiful. She is also intelligent. NOT ONLY

Not only is Jenny beautiful, but also intelligent.

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Keeping animals in zoos is cruel. It is also unhealthy for them. NOT ONLY

Not only is keeping animals in zoos cruel, but (it is) also unhealthy for them.

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She could go to the party only after she did the housework.

Only after she did the housework could she go to the party.

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You can drive a car only if you pass the driving test.

Only if you pass the driving test can you drive a car.

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Mr Nowak had scarcely sat down when his wife asked him to clean the house.

Scarcely had Mr Nowak sat down when his wife asked him to clean the house.

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People rarely travel by public transport.

Rarely do people travel by public transport.

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Jake seldom has time to watch movies.

Seldom does Jake have time to watch movies.

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They won't call the police on any account.

On no account will they call the police.

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If I were you, I would spend more time outdoors.

Were I you, I would spend more time outdoors.

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You can play football only if you apologise to your sister.

Only if you apologise to your sister can you play football.

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