Only by standing on tip-toe _____ I able to see anything at all.
was
The girl was not only sick, but also tired.
Not only...
Not only was the girl sick, but (she was) also tired.
_________ after months of planning were they ready for the conference.
a. Rarely
b. Only
b. Only
Little (I/can/imagine) ____ that it was the last time I would see him.
could I imagine
Only when you have had your own children, ______ you understand how difficult it is.
Do/Will
She had never suffered such a serious disease before.
Never...
Never before had she suffered such a serious disease
Only _________ can we start the party.
a. when has Jane arrived
b. when Jane has arrived
a. when Jane has arrived
At no time (the salesman/say) _____ that the price would increase.
did the salesman say
Only ______posting a postcard, did I remember I hadn't put a stamp on it.
after
The moment she fell, she realised she had sprained her ankle.
No sooner...
No sooner did she fall than she realised she had sprained her ankle.
_________ should children be allowed to drive.
a. In no account
b. Under no circumstances
b. Under no circumstances
In no way (he/can/be/hold) ____ responsible for the damage.
can he be held
_____ Trump to get reelected, we'd all be surprised
Were/Was
The surgery had only finished when the wound started to bleed.
Hardly...
Hardly had the surgery finished, when the wound started to bleed.
_________ had I left than I heard them laughing.
a. No sooner
b. Hardly
No sooner
(He/know) _____ it would take so long, he would not have started.
Had he known