Never have I seen..., Not only did she..., It was Ravi who... · about 14 minutes
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What is it? Inversion means putting the helping verb before the subject, as in a question, but in a statement, for emphasis or style: Never have I seen such a view. Not only did she win, but she also broke the record. Cleft sentences put one part of the sentence in focus: It was Ravi who won.
Why does it matter? Inversion and emphasis make writing and speech more dramatic and varied - useful in speeches, essays and stories.
Where do we use it? "Rarely do we see such talent." "Hardly had he arrived when the bell rang." "What I need is rest."
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