Complete the sentence:

We can use _______ after adverbs/adverbial phrases with a negative meaning. Example:

So strong was the competition that he failed to reach the finals.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

She had never seen such a beautiful sunset. (before)

• _________ she seen such a beautiful sunset.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

He left the room as soon as he finished the exam. (sooner)

• _________ he finished the exam than he left the room.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

The meeting had just started when the CEO walked in. (hardly)

• ______________ started when the CEO walked in.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

I realized I forgot my passport when I arrived at the airport. (only)

• ________________ at the airport did I realize I forgot my passport.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

He was never late for an important meeting. (time)

• __________ ever late for an important meeting.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

They had just begun their journey when the rain started poruing. (scarcely)

• ______________ their journey when the rain started pouring.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

I will not accept responsibility for the mistake. (way)

• ____________ accept responsibility for the mistake.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

The task was so difficult, that no one could complete it in time. (so)

• ____________ the task that no one could complete it in time.

Rewrite the sentence using inversion and the words in parenthesis. Only write the words in the gap.

Her dedication to the project was such, that she worked through the night. (such)

• ____________ to the project that she worked through the night.