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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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It is or Is it
Hello,
I've a simple question. I've the following sentence.
"Only when all the weak spots in the network are immediately identified, is it possible to initiate measures to close the gaps."
or
"Only when all the weak spots in the network are immediately identified, it is possible to initiate measures to close the gaps."
Which one is correct and why? Normally I write "it is", but someone told me, that in this case "is it" is correct.
Thank you
Torben
I've a simple question. I've the following sentence.
"Only when all the weak spots in the network are immediately identified, is it possible to initiate measures to close the gaps."
or
"Only when all the weak spots in the network are immediately identified, it is possible to initiate measures to close the gaps."
Which one is correct and why? Normally I write "it is", but someone told me, that in this case "is it" is correct.
Thank you
Torben
Top answer
" The above sentence si correct. The reason for the inversion (= changed word order) is only in the subordinate clause. Similar examples with only and other similar negative words: Only when he sings does he look happy!
- " The above sentence si correct.
- The reason for the inversion (= changed word order) is only in the subordinate clause.
- Similar examples with only and other similar negative words: Only when he sings does he look happy!
- Seldom did he smile .
- Rarely have I seen anything so beautiful!
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Anonymous"Only when all the weak spots in the network are immediately identified, is it possible to initiate measures to close the gaps."The above sentence si correct. The reason for the inversion (= changed word order) is only in the subordinate clause. Similar examples with only and other similar negative words:
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is it. Inversion after an introductory adverbial with only. No comma.
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