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Lcchang Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Inversed sentence
In grammar books, I've learned that inverted sentences can be used with adverbs of frequency but only in a negative tone:
Never did a cherry pie taste so good.
Rarely did the boss say anything to Andy.
But however, I wonder if we can use it in positive sentences too.
Always does he gets up late.
Usually is she early to work.
Please advise, thanks.
Never did a cherry pie taste so good.
Rarely did the boss say anything to Andy.
But however, I wonder if we can use it in positive sentences too.
Always does he gets up late.
Usually is she early to work.
Please advise, thanks.
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Usually is she early to work. No, those are not possible.
- Usually is she early to work.
- No, those are not possible.
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LcchangBut however, I wonder if we can use it in positive sentences too.Always does he gets up late.Usually is she early to work.No, those are not possible.
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LcchangBut however, I wonder if we can use it in positive sentences too.Here is a http://esl.about.com/od/advancedgrammar/a/inversion.htm of these inversions.
Not only some negative adverbs can trigger an inversion, but also a conditional, and some ot
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