Inversion (3)

Rewrite these sentences.

1.- The plane had only just taken off when smoke started to appear in the cabin.

2.- John had never been to such a fantastic restaurant.

3.- I in no way want to be associated with this project.

4.- They had no sooner eaten dinner than the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.

5.- I had scarcely finished writing my essay when the examiner announced the end of the
exam.

6.- He seldom leaves his house so early.

7.- He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.

8.- People rarely appreciate this musician’s talent.

9.- We would understand what had happened that night only later.

10.- He understood little about the situation.

KEY:

1.- No sooner had the plane taken off than smoke started to appear in the cabin OR Hardly/
scarcely had the plane taken off when smoke started to appear in the cabin.

2.- Never had John been to such a fantastic restaurant.

3.- In no way do I want to be associated with this project.

4.- No sooner had they eaten dinner than the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.

5.- Scarcely had I finished writing my essay when the examiner announced the end of the
exam.

6.- Seldom does he leave his house so early.

7.- Only after he retired did he think about having a holiday abroad.

8.- Rarely do people appreciate this musician’s talent.

9.- Only later would we understand what had happened that night.

10.- Little did he understand about the situation.