📝 Created by: El Arby Ameur | 📅 August 2026 | 🌐 lesson.tn

📖 Estimated reading time: 12 minutes | Word count: ~1950 words

📝 Inversion After Negative Adverbials Examples: 50+ Advanced Sentences

Never, Rarely, Seldom, Little

Never have I seen such a magnificent view.
Rarely does she speak about her past.
Seldom have we encountered such dedication.
Little did he know that his life was about to change.
Never before had the team faced such a challenge.
Rarely do you find such honesty these days.
Seldom does the professor cancel a lecture.

Not Only... But Also

Not only did they win the match, but they also broke the record.
Not only is she a talented singer, but she also writes her own songs.
Not only had he forgotten his passport, but he had also lost his wallet.
Not only does the hotel offer free breakfast, but it also has a swimming pool.

Hardly/Scarcely... When, No Sooner... Than

Hardly had I closed my eyes when the baby started crying.
Scarcely had they finished dinner when the guests arrived.
No sooner had he stepped outside than it began to pour.
No sooner had the concert started than the power went out.
Hardly had we sat down when the waiter came to take our order.

Only + phrase

Only after the accident did he appreciate the value of safety.
Only then did she realise her mistake.
Only by working together can we solve this problem.
Only when you read the fine print do you understand the terms.
Only in your dreams will you find such a perfect job.
Only after years of practice did he become a master.

Under no circumstances, On no account, In no way

Under no circumstances should you give up.
On no account must the confidential files be removed.
In no way is this acceptable behaviour.
At no time did the manager respond to our complaints.
By no means is this an easy decision.

Nowhere, In no way, At no time

Nowhere have I felt more welcome than in this city.
In no way does this reflect our company values.
At no time was the patient left unattended.
Nowhere in his essay did he address the main question.