Grammar TOEFL 15: Inversion for Emphasis

1. Seldom ___ such dedication among new employees.

1. we saw
2. we have seen
3. have we seen
4. did we see

2. Hardly had the meeting begun ___ the fire alarm went off.

1. that
2. then
3. when
4. than

3. Not only did the storm damage the roof, ___ it also flooded the basement.

1. but also
2. but
3. and
4. so

4. Under no circumstances ___ this door be left unlocked.

1. we should
2. should
3. we do
4. do we should

5. Only after the storm passed ___ residents return to their homes.

1. had
2. were
3. did
4. have

6. So rarely does she take a vacation ___ her colleagues were surprised by her absence.

1. that
2. which
3. as
4. so

7. Not since the founding of the company ___ profits been this low.

1. has
2. did
3. do
4. have

8. No sooner had she accepted the offer ___ she began to have doubts.

1. than
2. that
3. then
4. when

9. In no way ___ the committee's decision reflect the will of the majority.

1. is
2. has
3. did
4. does

10. Only by working together ___ the team overcome such a significant challenge.

1. can
2. would
3. could
4. did