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Inversion (Rarely had I seen...)

Inversion adalah perubahan urutan kata dalam kalimat untuk memberikan penekanan atau efek formal. Dalam struktur ini, kata kerja atau auxiliary verb (bukan subjek) diletakkan di awal kalimat, biasanya setelah kata negatif atau ekspresif seperti rarely, never, hardly, no sooner, dan not only.

Structure:

TypePatternExample
negative adverb + inversionNegative expression + auxiliary + subject + main verbNever have I seen such a thing.
inversion with 'no sooner... than'No sooner + had + subject + V3 + than + clauseNo sooner had he entered the room than they clapped.
not only... but alsoNot only + auxiliary + subject + verb, but also + clauseNot only did she win, but also she inspired others.

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Inversion – Grammar B1 | Belajar Bahasa Inggris Menengah