1. So many people have never been unemployed as today

Never ________________________________________________________________

2. This boy will no longer make the same mistakes

No longer _____________________________________________________________

3. He rarely met such a beautiful film star

Rarely ________________________________________________________________

4. She no longer spends most time talking care of her baby

No longer _____________________________________________________________

5. My father had no sooner got home than the rain began to fall

No sooner _____________________________________________________________

6. As soon as the teacher came in, they stopped talking

No sooner _____________________________________________________________

7. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk

No sooner _____________________________________________________________

8. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her

Hardly ________________________________________________________________

9. That store seldom receives complaints from its customers

Seldom _______________________________________________________________

10. He wasn’t here, so he didn’t have a lot of fun

Had __________________________________________________________________

11. Because the weather isn’t fine now, we can’t go for a walk

Were _________________________________________________________________

12. I would go to Dalat if I could take a trip this summer

Could ________________________________________________________________

13. She rarely smiles at me

Rarely________________________________________________________________

14. My teacher is no longer teaching in this school

No longer _____________________________________________________________

15. You will hardly finish your work before it’s dark

Hardly ________________________________________________________________

16. You can buy this book only in this shop

Only__________________________________________________________________

17. This rich man seldom helps the poor

Seldom________________________________________________________________

18. Martin had no sooner sat down than the telephone rang

No sooner_____________________________________________________________

19. He never smokes in bed

Never ________________________________________________________________

20. He not only refused to help me but he also laughed at me

Not only ______________________________________________________________

(Inversion of subjects and verbs) Choose the underline part among A,B, C, or D that needs correcting and corrected

1. Never before I have seen a man who enjoyed beong lied to

2. Not until yesterday I met them for the first time in my life

3. Hardly had we arrived at the hotel that there was a power cut

4. No sooner had I turned out the light when I heard a noise outside

5. Not only Jack broken his leg, but he also injured his shoulders

6. Hardly had we settled down in our seats than the lights went out

7. Only after checking three times I was certain of the answer

8. No sooner it had stopped raining than the sun came out

9. Only when Pete has arrived that we can begin the programme

10, On no condition that they are to open fire wthout a warning

11. Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home

12. Hardy had the train left the station than there was an explosion

13. At no time she could understand what he really wanted to say

Exercise 1
1. He doesn't get up early on Sundays. He gets up_______
a. late b. lately c. slowly d. hardly
2. The write can't see aunt Licy_______ He is having breakfast.
a. still b. now c. often d. always
3. He was a friendly waiter. He spoke to the writer_______
a. friendly b. as friends c. like friends d. in a friendly way
4. He spent the whole day in his room. He was in his room _______
a. the whole b. the all c. all day d. all of
5. Bill is a harder worker. He works_______ than Joe.
a. harder b. more hard c. more hardly d. hardier
6. Every year the writer_______ enters for the garden competition.
a. every b. also c. and d. to

7. The writer had_______ reached the town when the young man spoke.
a. often b. almost c. sometimes d. just as
8. She couldn't find her bag. It was not _______
a. their b. theirs c. they are d. there
9. Do you still want them? Do you_______ want them?
a. yet b. even c. now d. more
10. Both girls write to each other regularly. They write_______
a. frequently b. occasionally c. sometimes d. now again
11. They will travel faster. They will travel_______
a. sooner b. more quickly c. hurriedly d. shorter
12. Why did they kick the ball so_______?
a. hardly b. hard c. hardy d. hardly
13. That was all she remembered. She could not remember_______
a. some more b. any more c. no more d. none more
14. Ted has been worried all week and he is_______ worried.
a. even b. still c. yet d. any more
15. The car was easy to recognize so it was not _______ difficult for the police to catch the thieves.
a. much b. very c. many d. too
16. He got such a fright. He was_______ frightened.
a. so b. such c. such as d. a so
17. It was more than he could bear. he could not bear it_______
a. more b. longer c. any longer d. no more
18. He had hardly had time to settle down_______ he had settled down.
a. no sooner b. as soon as c. scarcely d. hardly
19. We were very much surprised. We were_______ surprised.
a. more b. many c. most d. the most
20. He brought almost everything in the window. He brought_______
a. nearly b. scarcely c. hardly d. already

Rewrite the sentene

1.I'm very sick now

Never...

2.I had only gone out when the phone rang

Hardly...

3.Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong

No sooner...

4.The men continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border

Not until...

5.You can use it as long as you like. I won't wear out

No matter...

6.John didn't celebrate a party until he received the offer of promotion in writting

Not until...

7.The was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed

Such...

8.As soon as I got into the bath, someone knocked on the door

No sooner...

9.It's not common for there to be so much rain in March

Seldom...

10.You won't be allowed in until your identity has been checked

Only...

11.Just after the play started, there was a power failure

Hardly...

12.The Primw Minister has hardly ever made a speech as incept as this

Rarely...

13.We had only just arrived home when the police called

Scarely...

14.The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose must be record

Never before...

15.We couldn't relax until all the guests had gone home

Only...

16.The truth only came out on the publication of the general's personal diaries

Only when...

17. He has the first class brain but he also a tremendously hard worker

Not only...

18.They hard granted one increase of pay than they asked for another no sooner

No sooner...

Vieát laïi caùc caâu sau sao cho yù nghóa khoâng thay ñoåi

1. You can’t find these quality silks.Nowhere...........................................................................................................................

2. Jean is seldom absent from class.Seldom.............................................................................................................................

3. He didn’t go home until the war ended.Not until..................................................................................................................

4. I didn’t have any money and I didn’t know anywhere I could borrow from either.

I didn’t have any money, nor.....................................................................................................................................................

5. This switch must not be touched on any account.On no account........................................................................................

6. We’ll go out into fresh air tonight only if it is fine and warm.

Only if........................................................................................................................................................................................

7. Kim walked so slowly that she was late for class.

So.............................................................................................................................................................................................

8. He showed such an originality that he became wealthy.

Such..........................................................................................................................................................................................

9. The influence of TV is such that it can make a person famous overnight.

Such..........................................................................................................................................................................................

10. If I should come, I will give her a call.Should.......................................................................................................................

11. If my mother were here, she would help you to mend this sewing machine.

Were.........................................................................................................................................................................................

12. If he had had more time, he would have taken her to some places of interest.

Had...........................................................................................................................................................................................

13. I had never been before asked to accept a bride.Never.....................................................................................................

14. Her suitcase was so heavy that she could hardly lift it.

So............................................................................................................................................................................................

15. They not only came but they also stayed for dinner.

Not only.....................................................................................................................................................................................

16. You shouldn’t tell him that under (in) any circumstances.

Under (in)................................................................................................................................................................................

17. You won’t find better roses than these anywhere.Nowhere...............................................................................................

18. English and French are among the subjects I like best at school.

Among.......................................................................................................................................................................................

19. The days when you can lead a life of pleasure are gone.

Gone..........................................................................................................................................................................................

20. Broadcasting loudspeakers are hanging from the trees.

Hanging from.............................................................................................................................................................................

21. His faithful dog sat by the side of the beggar.By.................................................................................................................

22. Both the director and the vice director were present at the opening ceremony.

Present.....................................................................................................................................................................................

23. A man with a gun walked into the room.Into the room........................................................................................................

24. We’ll go back to school till Mid - September.Not till............................................................................................................

25. The tombs of unknown soldiers lie there.There..................................................................................................................

26. He was such a great liar that nobody believed him.

Such..........................................................................................................................................................................................

27. It was such a boring speech that I fell asleep.Such............................................................................................................

28. If Miss Janice had passed the exam last year, she would have got that job.

Had............................................................................................................................................................................................

29. You had no sooner left the office than the director arrived.

No.............................................................................................................................................................................................

30. If it weren’t raining now, we would go shopping.Weren’t...................................................................................................

31. In a few countries the whole of the population only enjoys a reasonable standard of living.

Only.........................................................................................................................................................................................

32. The weather forecast was inaccurate, so we didn’t take a right precaution.

Had...........................................................................................................................................................................................

33. He had written the problem on the blackboard. He solved it.

Hardly........................................................................................................................................................................................

34. Andrew studied English. He also studied French.Not only..................................................................................................

35. As soon as the teacher came in, they stopped talking.No sooner.....................................................................................

36. He should always obey our parents.Never.........................................................................................................................

37. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

38. There was no precedent for the King’s resignation.

Never.......................................................................................................................................................................................

39. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her.

Hardly.......................................................................................................................................................................................

40. If I had known she was sick, I would have visited her.

Had............................................................................................................................................................................................

41. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

At no time..................................................................................................................................................................................

42. I have never seen such a mess in my life.Never in............................................................................................................

43. I only recognized him when he came into the light.

Not until.................................................................................................................... ............................ ..................................

44. I didn’t realize who he was until later.Only later............................................................................

45. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later

Only when.................................................................................................................................................................................

46. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.

Only after..................................................................................................................................................................................

47. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.

Only...........................................................................................................................................................................................

48. He forgot about the gun until he got home.Not until............................................................................................................

49. It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.

Not until.................................................................................................................... ............................ ...................................

50. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.

Had it not...................................................................................................................................................................................

51. They had hardly left home when it started to rain.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

52. You are both funny and witty.Not only.................................................................................................................................

53. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.

Only after...................................................................................................................................................................................

54. He never suspected that she was a witch.At no time..........................................................................................................

55. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.

Only by.......................................................................................................................................................................................

56. She just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

57. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.

Only by.....................................................................................................................................................................................

58. I had just arrived home when she came.No sooner..........................................................................................................

59. We only send you books after receiving the money.

Only after the money................................................................................................. ...............................................................

60. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.

Never........................................................................................................................................................................................

61. I have never been to Liverpool in my life.Never in my life...................................................................................................

62. I had just completed my report when he came for it.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

63. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.

Hardly......................................................................................................................................................................................

64. I hardly ever eat breakfast at a restaurant.Hardly ever......................................................................................................

65. We can become rich only by working hard.Only................................................................................................................

66. If the government raised interest rates, they would lose the election.

Were ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

67. The snowfall was so heavy that all the trains had to be cancelled.

So ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

68. As soon as I got into the bath, someone knocked at the door.

No sooner ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Hardly ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

69. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murderer.

Little ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

70. If you do happen to see Helen, could you ask her to call me?

Should ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

71. I shall never lend Robert any more money, no matter what happens.

Under no ...................................................................................................................................................................................

72. The two side never looked likely to reach an agreement.At no time ..................................................................................

73. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. Were ....................................................................................

74. Under no circumstances should you phone the police. The last ........................................................................................

75. Burglars stole a thousands pounds' worth of electrical goods, and left the flat in an awful mess.

Not only ..........................................................................................................................................................................

Mời các bạn viết vài câu đảo ngữ nữa.
1)- She is not only beautiful but also can study very well.
2)- If they had asked, I would have had to tell them.
3)- Our team didn't manage to assert its superiority till the end of the match.
4)- Sheila hardly ever opens her mouth at staff meeting.
3)- The captain allowed himself to celebrate his team victory only when the last competitors had completed the course.

4- i shall never forget her in my life

5- she was so beautiful that many people wanted to make friends with her

6- i can finish this work on time only if you help me

7- as soon as i got into the bath, someone knocked at the door

8- if you should need money, go to the banks before six o'clock

9- she is not only beautiful but also can study well

Các bác giúp e với ạ . E đang cần gấp

Vieát laïi caùc caâu sau sao cho yù nghóa khoâng thay ñoåi

1. You can’t find these quality silks.Nowhere...........................................................................................................................

2. Jean is seldom absent from class.Seldom.............................................................................................................................

3. He didn’t go home until the war ended.Not until..................................................................................................................

4. I didn’t have any money and I didn’t know anywhere I could borrow from either.

I didn’t have any money, nor.....................................................................................................................................................

5. This switch must not be touched on any account.On no account........................................................................................

6. We’ll go out into fresh air tonight only if it is fine and warm.

Only if........................................................................................................................................................................................

7. Kim walked so slowly that she was late for class.

So.............................................................................................................................................................................................

8. He showed such an originality that he became wealthy.

Such..........................................................................................................................................................................................

9. The influence of TV is such that it can make a person famous overnight.

Such..........................................................................................................................................................................................

10. If I should come, I will give her a call.Should.......................................................................................................................

11. If my mother were here, she would help you to mend this sewing machine.

Were.........................................................................................................................................................................................

12. If he had had more time, he would have taken her to some places of interest.

Had...........................................................................................................................................................................................

13. I had never been before asked to accept a bride.Never.....................................................................................................

14. Her suitcase was so heavy that she could hardly lift it.

So............................................................................................................................................................................................

15. They not only came but they also stayed for dinner.

Not only.....................................................................................................................................................................................

16. You shouldn’t tell him that under (in) any circumstances.

Under (in)................................................................................................................................................................................

17. You won’t find better roses than these anywhere.Nowhere...............................................................................................

18. English and French are among the subjects I like best at school.

Among.......................................................................................................................................................................................

19. The days when you can lead a life of pleasure are gone.

Gone..........................................................................................................................................................................................

20. Broadcasting loudspeakers are hanging from the trees.

Hanging from.............................................................................................................................................................................

21. His faithful dog sat by the side of the beggar.By.................................................................................................................

22. Both the director and the vice director were present at the opening ceremony.

Present.....................................................................................................................................................................................

23. A man with a gun walked into the room.Into the room........................................................................................................

24. We’ll go back to school till Mid - September.Not till............................................................................................................

25. The tombs of unknown soldiers lie there.There..................................................................................................................

26. He was such a great liar that nobody believed him.

Such..........................................................................................................................................................................................

27. It was such a boring speech that I fell asleep.Such............................................................................................................

28. If Miss Janice had passed the exam last year, she would have got that job.

Had............................................................................................................................................................................................

29. You had no sooner left the office than the director arrived.

No.............................................................................................................................................................................................

30. If it weren’t raining now, we would go shopping.Weren’t...................................................................................................

31. In a few countries the whole of the population only enjoys a reasonable standard of living.

Only.........................................................................................................................................................................................

32. The weather forecast was inaccurate, so we didn’t take a right precaution.

Had...........................................................................................................................................................................................

33. He had written the problem on the blackboard. He solved it.

Hardly........................................................................................................................................................................................

34. Andrew studied English. He also studied French.Not only..................................................................................................

35. As soon as the teacher came in, they stopped talking.No sooner.....................................................................................

36. He should always obey our parents.Never.........................................................................................................................

37. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

38. There was no precedent for the King’s resignation.

Never.......................................................................................................................................................................................

39. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her.

Hardly.......................................................................................................................................................................................

40. If I had known she was sick, I would have visited her.

Had............................................................................................................................................................................................

41. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

At no time..................................................................................................................................................................................

42. I have never seen such a mess in my life.Never in............................................................................................................

43. I only recognized him when he came into the light.

Not until.................................................................................................................... ............................ ..................................

44. I didn’t realize who he was until later.Only later............................................................................

45. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later

Only when.................................................................................................................................................................................

46. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.

Only after..................................................................................................................................................................................

47. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.

Only...........................................................................................................................................................................................

48. He forgot about the gun until he got home.Not until............................................................................................................

49. It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.

Not until.................................................................................................................... ............................ ...................................

50. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.

Had it not...................................................................................................................................................................................

51. They had hardly left home when it started to rain.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

52. You are both funny and witty.Not only.................................................................................................................................

53. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.

Only after...................................................................................................................................................................................

54. He never suspected that she was a witch.At no time..........................................................................................................

55. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.

Only by.......................................................................................................................................................................................

56. She just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

57. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.

Only by.....................................................................................................................................................................................

58. I had just arrived home when she came.No sooner..........................................................................................................

59. We only send you books after receiving the money.

Only after the money................................................................................................. ...............................................................

60. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.

Never........................................................................................................................................................................................

61. I have never been to Liverpool in my life.Never in my life...................................................................................................

62. I had just completed my report when he came for it.

No sooner..................................................................................................................................................................................

63. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.

Hardly......................................................................................................................................................................................

64. I hardly ever eat breakfast at a restaurant.Hardly ever......................................................................................................

65. We can become rich only by working hard.Only................................................................................................................

66. If the government raised interest rates, they would lose the election.

Were ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

67. The snowfall was so heavy that all the trains had to be cancelled.

So ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

68. As soon as I got into the bath, someone knocked at the door.

No sooner ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Hardly ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

69. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murderer.

Little ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

70. If you do happen to see Helen, could you ask her to call me?

Should ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

71. I shall never lend Robert any more money, no matter what happens.

Under no ...................................................................................................................................................................................

72. The two side never looked likely to reach an agreement.At no time ..................................................................................

73. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. Were ....................................................................................

74. Under no circumstances should you phone the police. The last ........................................................................................

75. Burglars stole a thousands pounds' worth of electrical goods, and left the flat in an awful mess.

Not only ....................................................................................................................................................................................

1. I have never met such an interesting man before. 

Never …………………………….

 2. He had hardly left the house when the storm broke.

  Hardly ………………………………..

 3. As soon as he had left the house, the storm broke. 

 No sooner……………………….. 

4. This light must not be turned on any account. 

 On …………………………….. 

5. She rarely has any money to spare.

  Rarely ……………………………….. 

6. He hardly speaks to anyone. 

 Hardly …………………………….. 

7. The nation has never been faced with such difficulties.

  Never ……………………………..

 8. They had hardly started playing tennis when it began to rain. 

 Hardly ……………………………….. 

9. A father seldom sacrifices so much for his child. 

 Seldom ………………………….. 

10. You may not return after midnight on any account. 

 On ………………………….. 

11. He would not give up writing his satires under any circumstances. 

 Under ………………………………..

 12. He realized the danger he had been in only after he had read the newspaper the following morning

  Only…………………………….

 13. They were not able to assess the damage until the floods had subsided. 

 Not until…………………………….. 

14. He only stays in bed if he is seriously ill. 

 Only……………………………….. 

15. We only then realized how much he had suffered.

  Only …………………………….. 

16. He was only able to do the exercise with a great deal of effort.

  Only…………………………..

 17. He didn’t manage to get permission until she had calmed down.

  Not until……………………..

 18. He was so anxious to start a new life that he actually changed his name.

  So……………………..  

19. He could only make himself heard by shouting at the top of his voice. 

 Only……………………………. 

20. No director has made such an intellectually challenging sci-fi movie since Kubrick’s 2001. 

 Not since………………………….. 

21. He became so suspicious that he didn’t even trust his family. 

 So ……………………………….. 

22. He laughed so much that tears rolled down his cheeks. 

 So ……………….. 

23. Her business was so successful that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50. 

 So ……………………….. 

24. If you were less than delighted with our product, we will refund your money immediately.  Were …………………………….. 

25. If you were to accept our offer, we could avoid the costs of a court case. 

 Were ………………………..

 26. If the builders were to finish their work to schedule, they would receive a bonus. 

 Were ……………………………….. 

27. If the tickets should fail to arrive before the departure date, we would arrange to have duplicates waiting at the airport. 

 Should………………………28. If the film had been released in the summer, it would not have been so successful.  Had ……………………….. 29. He had no money and his sister didn’t have any either.  He ……………………………
30. They have no intention of paying and we don’t either.  They …………………………

 31. I couldn’t face my father and Jane couldn’t either. 

 I …………………………………. 32. Tom came in.  In …………………………………….. 33. Two large dogs jumped up.  Up …………………………………. 34. Half a dozen apples fell down.  Down ………………………………………. 

35. The drunk driver lay there.       There…………………………………

Turn the following into inverted sentences

1.The matter could be explained in no other way (in no way)

2.We had hardly started when it began to rain (hardly)

3.I have seldom haerd such beautiful singing (seldom)

4.I shall never forget your findness (never)

5.I saw only then the danger we were in (only after)

6.We had no sooner left the house than it exploded (no sooner)

7.He didn't realize that he had lost they key till he got home (not until)

8.They not only rebbed you, they smashed everything (not only)

9.Hafl a dozen apples fell down (down)

10.If an emergency should arise, dial 999 (should)

11.If Rex were a little more hardworking, he would not have failed (little)

12.If Mr Chan had been kinder to his employees, his business would not have collapsed (had)

13.She had never been so disappointed before (never)

14.I have neve known such a generous person (never)

15.Public borrowing has seldom been so high (seldom)

16.They had seldom participated in such a fascinating ceremony (seldom)

17.They little suspected that the musical was going to be a runaway success (little)

1. Ha had hardly had time to settle down when he sold the house.

=> Hardly......................................................

=> No sooner...............................................

2. When I got outside, it began to rain

=> Hardly..........................................

=> No sooner...................................

3. After he had arrived home, he began to make trouble.

=> Hardly..............................................

=> No sooner........................................

4. The soldier leaped into the water as soon as the ship touched the shore.

=> No sooner...........................

5. Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.

=> Hardly.................................

6. The teacher started to write the lesson right after he returned home.

=> Hardly....................................

7. Just when he arrived at the station, the train was starting to move.

=> Hardly......................................................

8. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.

=> Hardly..............................

9. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.

=> No sooner...........................

10. I only recognize him when he came into light.

=> Not until.........................................

11. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.

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