Inversion 倒装

Pay attention to the word order

1

2

语序

时态

语序

•谓语动词 + 主语

•助动词 / 情态动词 + 主语 + 谓语动词

一般现在时、一般过去时全部倒装

部分倒装

Note: 主语是人称代词时，主语和谓语的语序不变。

Ex 2 on P29• I did not know and he did not know, either.

• I began my work only then.

• There was not only a Christmas tree but there were also exciting presents under it.

• Hu Xin asked the photographer, “Is everything ready yet?”

Ex 3

1. Only at a stadium in Beijing will you see so many seats.

2. Seldom have I seen a situation which made me so angry.

3. Only after you have acquired the information you need will you be able to write a good report.

4. Never has he given a present to me though he gave a lot to his friends.

5. Not only is she good at languages, but she is also good at history.

6. Never before have I read such an exciting report.

7. Not once did she miss a jump when she took part in the horse riding competition.

Exercise 1 on P64:1.Now your chance to shine comes.2.He didn’t come again and he didn’t write to her,

either.3.He didn’t realize how disappointed she was.4.She had hardly arrived home when it began to

rain heavily.5.We can finish our task in time only in this way.6. I didn’t find out he was a liar until I saw his

letter.7.Following the roar, a grizzly bear rushed out

from behind the rock.8.The cuckoo flew off.9.Many old castles are around the lake.10.She seldom went to…

Ex.2

1.Never before had he seen such a…

2.Only after the housewife made her accusation did the police take up her case.

3.Seldom is it possible to have twins twice.

4.Hardly had the mother opened…when….

5.Not until you have finished your project can you go out to play.

6.Not only did Karin read the novel, but also watched the film.

7.No sooner had he got home than he had to go out to …