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Appropriately Emphasised

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  • News reader: "Such was the force of the earthquake, that whole villages have been devastated."
    Correct
  • Woman on the phone: "Never have I been so humiliated in all my life!"
    Correct
  • Celebrity to interviewer: "Were I to have the time, I'd go climbing more often."
    X - If I had the time,....
  • Parent to child: "Should you fancy a pizza, let's order one now."
    X - If you fancy a pizza...
  • Guest to host: "So nice was that pudding that I'd like to have some more."
    X - That pudding was so nice that...
  • Printed notice: "Under no circumstances is this control panel to be left unattended."
    Correct
  • Host to party: "Only when Peter arrives will I cut the cake."
    X - I'll cut the cake when Peter arrives.
  • Victim to police officer: "Scarcely had we been introduced when he punched me for no reason."
    X - We had scarcely been introduced when...
  • Witness to court: "No sooner had I turned off the light, than I heard the noise
    Correct
  • Teacher to students "Only once you've completed the exam may you leave."
    Correct
  • The Queen at the Olympics: "Under no circumstances have I ever seen such an amazing display of athleticism."
    X - Never before have I seen....
  • Colleague to colleague: "Should you change your mind, just let me know."
    Correct
  • Friend to friend: "Never before have I seen this film."
    X - I've never seen this film (before).
  • Politician to audience: "Seldom has the country faced a greater threat."
    Correct