Usage Examples Inversion, Ellipsis, Substitution

• Rarely does he speak to his sister. -
• Seldom was anything too hard to do for her. -
• He is smart but indecisive. -
• Not a word did he say to her since they broke up. -
• She hasn't been to London, and neither have I. -
• Only then did she realize she hadn't eaten anything for eight hours. -
• I would never go diving and she would. -
• Is she going to the party? She isn't. -
• Sorry for upsetting you. I didn't mean to. -
• My mum can dance salsa, and so can my dad. -
• I shouldn't eat junk food, and neither should you. -
• Only then did I realize how foolish I was. -
• There is no milk in the fridge, can you buy some? -
• My mum was very angry, and so was my grandmother. -
• Never had he seen him that disappointed. -
• Here comes the prime minister! -
• At no time did he tell me the truth. -
• She didn't want to cook, and neither did her sister. -
• On no account may the Queen be rude. -
• At no time did I experience such stress. -