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English B2 - Inversion After Negative Adverbials & Advanced Passive Structures

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Level B2
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60 min

Inversion After Negative Adverbials

Inversion after negative adverbials is a grammatical structure used in English to emphasize negative statements. Instead of using the normal subject-verb order, the verb comes before the subject when a negative adverbial is at the beginning of a sentence. This structure is often used in formal writing and speech to add emphasis.

Key Points

  • Inversion occurs when a negative adverbial is placed at the start of a sentence.
  • Common negative adverbials include 'never', 'rarely', 'seldom', and 'not only'.
  • This structure is used to emphasize the statement that follows.

Advanced Passive Structures

In this lesson, we will explore advanced passive structures in English. The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action rather than the subject performing the action. Understanding passive structures can enhance your writing and speaking skills, making them more formal and varied.

Key Points

  • The passive voice is formed using a form of 'to be' + past participle.
  • Passive structures can be used in various tenses.
  • The agent (doer) can be omitted if it's not important.