Inversion: Sentence Transformation

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Never before _________ such an amazing view.

I had never seen such an amazing view before.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. At no time _________ the problem during the meeting.

He didn’t mention the problem at any time during the meeting.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Not in a thousand years _________ believed that this could happen.

I would not have believed that this could happen in a thousand years.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Not a penny _________  by the end of the month.

He hadn’t saved a penny by the end of the month.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Too long _________ before they decided to leave.

They had waited too long before they decided to leave.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Little _________ about the surprise that awaited her.

She knew almost anything about the surprise that awaited her.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Under no circumstance _________ the building during the fire drill.

You should not leave the building during the fire drill on any account.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Scarcely _________ when the storm hit.

They had barely arrived when the storm hit.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. No sooner had he stepped outside _________ to rain.

2. It started to rain as soon as he stepped outside.

Complete the first sentence with three words to match the meaning of the second sentence.

1. Only as a last resort _________ canceling the event.

We will only consider canceling the event if it's absolutely necessary.