The explanation will be soon.

Usage Examples Inversion, Ellipsis, Substitution

  • Hardly had she recovered from her disease before she fell ill again. -
  • I can't speak Spanish, and neither can she. -
  • She is talented but lazy. -
  • Never had we imagined it could be so difficult. -
  • I knew he wasn't home. -
  • The girl didn't speak, and neither did I. -
  • Hardly had he returned from Paris before he got back to work. -
  • Only then did she remember that she left her purse at home. -
  • Not a word did he say to her since they broke up. -
  • Only then did he realize how much he loved her. -
  • Had it not been for her mum, she would have chosen another university. -
  • Rarely does she feel happy. -
  • My grandfather likes dogs, and so does his brother. -
  • Here comes the tea! -
  • I would go to France or Canada. -
  • I expect so. -
  • Never had she felt such strength. -
  • I can't come today but I can tomorrow. -
  • Little did he realize he was home. -
  • Little did she know she would love it. -