Exercise 1 – Sentence Practice

Rewrite the sentences using inversion with negative adverbials.

1. I have never eaten such delicious food.

2. He did not realize how expensive the trip would be.

3. We did not finish the project until midnight.

4. She not only sings beautifully, but she also writes her own songs.

5. They have never worked so hard in their lives.

Exercise 2 – Dialogue Practice

Rewrite the dialogues with inversion for more emphasis.

A: I didn’t know she was famous.
B: Me neither.

A: We haven’t had such an amazing teacher before.
B: True.

A: He was not only late, but he also forgot his notes.
B: Typical!

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct negative adverbial: Never, Not only, Little, Not until, Rarely.

1. ___ did I expect him to apologize.

2. ___ has she spoken so confidently in public.

3. ___ did the children stop laughing until the show ended.

4. ___ was the hotel expensive, but it was also dirty.

5. ___ do I go to bed before midnight these days.

Exercise 4 – Rephrasing Sentences

Rewrite the sentences beginning with the given negative adverbial.

1. I have never heard such nonsense. (Never)

2. We only realized the truth when we read the letter. (Not until)

3. He not only forgot my birthday, but he also ignored my messages. (Not only)

4. I knew little about the risks of climbing the mountain. (Little)

5. She has rarely spoken to me so kindly. (Rarely)

Exercise 5 – Error Correction

Each sentence has a mistake with inversion. Correct them.

1. Never I have seen such a mess.

2. Not until the game ended we left the stadium.

3. Little she know how important her words were.

4. Not only he was late, but he was also rude.

5. Never the city has experienced such heat.

Answer Key

Exercise 1

1. Never have I eaten such delicious food.

2. Little did he realize how expensive the trip would be.

3. Not until midnight did we finish the project.

4. Not only does she sing beautifully, but she also writes her own songs.

5. Never have they worked so hard in their lives.

Exercise 2

• Little did I know she was famous.

• Neither did I.

• Never have we had such an amazing teacher before.

• True.

• Not only was he late, but he also forgot his notes.

• Typical!

Exercise 3

1. Little

2. Never

3. Not until

4. Not only

5. Rarely

Exercise 4

1. Never have I heard such nonsense.

2. Not until we read the letter did we realize the truth.

3. Not only did he forget my birthday, but he also ignored my messages.

4. Little did I know about the risks of climbing the mountain.

5. Rarely has she spoken to me so kindly.

Exercise 5

1. Never have I seen such a mess.

2. Not until the game ended did we leave the stadium.

3. Little did she know how important her words were.

4. Not only was he late, but he was also rude.

5. Never has the city experienced such heat.