English Grammar (Advanced) — Inversion

Not only do inverted sentences give your writing some style, they also get you higher points on the IELTS or TOEFL essay score. In this video we look at another complex sentence structure that you can add to your toolbox for better English writing. In inverted clauses (such as the one above) the verb comes before the subject. This structure is very formal and is not limited to clauses beginning with NOT ONLY. There are many examples of inversions, such as: ✔ Hardly had she arrived… ✔ Should you feel inclined to… ✔ Neither do you. And many more. There is a lot to take in in this lesson, but recognizing these structures will not only make your writing better, it will help your reading as well (notice that not only in the last sentence does not lead to an inversion—find out why in the video). ✅ Check out our exclusive e-book IELTS Writing Samples: Edited, Assessed & Scored, which contains 40 writing samples, including summaries and essays with full edits, comprehensive notes, and full analysis and score. ✅ You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook. ➡ Would you like to help make Write to the Top even better?