Usage Examples Inversion, Ellipsis, Substitution

• Hardly had he returned from Paris before he got back to work. -
• Seen my glasses? -
• Only then did she press the button. -
• She didn't want to cook, and neither did her sister. -
• The girl didn't speak, and neither did I. -
• I can't come today but I can tomorrow. -
• Was he in the office yesterday? He wasn't. -
• I love travelling, and so does my friend. -
• Should you need any help, please contact the receptionist. -
• Never had I known such joy. -
• Only then did he notice her. -
• I didn't like the film, and neither did he. -
• She wouldn't be angry, and neither would her mother. -
• Under no circumstances will I lie to my mother. -
• Never had I been so angry. -
• I didn't mean to be rude, and neither did the waiter. -
• Not a word did I hear from her since she moved. -
• Here comes the priest! -
• In no way was it planned. -
• Only then did she start crying. -