Inversion with Negative Adverbials

 

1) Rarely does he eat healthy meals because he prefers fast food.

2) Nowhere can I find my keys; nowhere are they to be seen.

3) Barely did she pass the exam despite studying all night.

4) Not at all is the inflation what I expected for this time of year.

5 Not in the least was the party enjoyable; it was quite boring.

6) Not a bit can I stress enough how important this meeting is.

7) Rarely does she visit relatives who live abroad.

8) Barely did he recognize her after she had a dramatic makeover.

9) In no way was the movie entertaining; it was a waste of time.

10) Hardly ever do I eat dessert because I’m trying to eat healthier.





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