inversion
Change the normal sentence into one with inversion.
John had never been to such a fantastic restaurant.
Never had John been to such a fantastic restaurant.
Make a reduced relative clause. These sentences all need an active clause.
We broke the computer (the computer belongs to my father)
We broke the computer belonging to my father.
Change the normal sentence into one with inversion.
I in no way want to be associated with this project.
In no way do I want to be associated with this project.
Make a reduced relative clause. These sentences all need an active clause.
The man is in the garden (the man is wearing a blue jumper)
The man wearing a blue jumper is in the garden.
Change the normal sentence into one with inversion.
They had no sooner eaten dinner than the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.
No sooner had they eaten dinner than the ceiling crashed onto the dining table.
Make a reduced relative clause. These sentences all need an active clause.
We found a doctor (the doctor works at a hospital in Madrid)
We found a doctor working at a hospital in Madrid.
Change the normal sentence into one with inversion.
I had scarcely finished writing my essay when the examiner announced the end of the exam.
Scarcely had I finished writing my essay when the examiner announced the end of the exam.
Make a reduced relative clause. These sentences all need an active clause.
People will not be allowed to enter (people have arrived late)
People arriving late will not be allowed to enter.
Change the normal sentence into one with inversion.
I seldom leave my house so early.
Seldom do I leave my house so early.
Make a reduced relative clause. These sentences all need an active clause.
Don't wake the baby (the baby is sleeping in the next room)
Don't wake the baby sleeping in the next room.