Usage Examples Inversion, Ellipsis, Substitution

• Never had she been so happy. -
• I was surprised, and so were the others. -
• Only then did Mary tell him the truth. -
• Not a word did he say to her since they broke up. -
• Like your dress. -
• My sister is going to New York, and so is her best friend. -
• Had it not been for her mum, she would have chosen another university. -
• I love travelling, and so does my friend. -
• Rarely does he speak to his sister. -
• I don't speak Spanish but she does. -
• Only then did she press the button. -
• There goes Friday. -
• Should you need any help, please contact the receptionist. -
• On no account can you go there alone. -
• Never had he seen such a beautiful face. -
• She didn't want to cook, and neither did her sister. -
• Seldom was the time when she was wearing white. -
• Do you want to talk to them? I don't. -
• Should you have any questions, call your professor. -
• Under no circumstances should you call your boss. -