Grammar Tests: Inversions
These inversion exercises cover B2 and C1 levels. You practise putting the verb before the subject after words like never, rarely and hardly, and in conditionals. Start with a quiz at your level and read each explanation after you answer.
QuizB2Adverbial clauses
Clauses (Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate) Test 14
20 questions · about 7 min
QuizB2Conditionals
Conditional Mood MCQ Test With Answers – If Clause Type 1-2-3
25 questions · about 9 min
QuizC1Conditionals
Conditional Sentences Test Exercises – Multiple Choice Questions With Answers – Advanced Level 20
29 questions · about 11 min
QuizC1Conjunctions
Adverbial Clauses Conjunctions Inversion Advanced Level Test – Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 1
25 questions · about 9 min
QuizC1Conjunctions
Adverbial Clauses Conjunctions Inversion Advanced Level Test – Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 2
25 questions · about 9 min
QuizC1Conjunctions
Adverbial Clauses Conjunctions Inversion Advanced Level Test – Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 3
25 questions · about 9 min
QuizC1Conjunctions
Adverbial Clauses Conjunctions Inversion Advanced Level Test – Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 4
25 questions · about 9 min
Questions
What is inversion in English grammar?
Inversion means the verb or auxiliary comes before the subject. We use it for emphasis, often in formal English. For example: "Never have I seen such a view." The normal order is "I have never seen such a view."
When do I use inversion after negative adverbs?
Use it after words like never, rarely, seldom, hardly, no sooner and not only when they start a sentence. Add an auxiliary before the subject: "Rarely does he arrive late." It sounds formal or written.
How do I use inversion in conditional sentences?
You can drop "if" and put the auxiliary first. "If I had known" becomes "Had I known." "If you should need help" becomes "Should you need help." "If it were" becomes "Were it." This sounds formal.