Inversion in English Grammar

The video tutorial explains the concept of inversion in English grammar, where the verb precedes the subject. It covers basic examples with auxiliary verbs, and more complex structures using 'so', 'neither', 'nor', negative adverbials, and 'not only... but also'. Advanced inversion structures with past perfect and narrative tenses are also discussed, providing practical examples for the B2 First Cambridge exam.

What is the basic concept of inversion in English?

• The verb comes before the subject.

• The subject comes before the verb.

• The verb and subject are interchangeable.

• The subject is omitted.

In the sentence 'Does Toby teach?', what is the inversion?

• The subject is omitted.

• The verb comes before the subject.

• The auxiliary verb comes before the subject.

• The subject comes before the auxiliary verb.

How do you express agreement using 'so' in the sentence 'My cat eats insects and I do too'?

• My cat eats insects and so do I.

• My cat eats insects and neither do I.

• My cat eats insects and nor do I.

• My cat eats insects and I do not.

Which of the following is a correct inversion with 'neither'?

• I have never liked skiing, neither do I.

• I have never liked skiing, neither have I.

• I have never liked skiing, nor do I.

• I have never liked skiing, so have I.

What is the inversion form of 'I am rarely sober'?

• Rarely I am sober.

• Rarely am I sober.

• I rarely am sober.

• Am I rarely sober.

Which sentence correctly uses 'not only... but also...'?

• Monica not only has eyes like the stars, but also a face like a dog.

• Monica has not only eyes like the stars, but also a face like a dog.

• Not only Monica has eyes like the stars, but also a face like a dog.

• Not only does Monica have eyes like the stars, but also a face like a dog.

How do you form an inversion with 'hardly' in the sentence 'I went outside and immediately it started to rain'?

• Hardly I went outside when it started to rain.

• I hardly went outside when it started to rain.

• Hardly had I gone outside when it started to rain.

• Hardly did I go outside when it started to rain.