EXAMPLES OF NEGATIVE INVERTED CONSTRUCTIONS

A.  Never

1.      Never do they go to library every Monday.

2.      Never did they go to library every Monday.

3.      Never will they go to library every Monday.    

4.      Never can they go to library every Monday.

5.      Never had they gone to library every Monday.

B.  Seldom

1.      Seldom does he do the assignments on time.

2.      Seldom did he do the assignments on time.      

3.      Seldom will he do the assignments on time.

4.      Seldom can he do the assignments on time.

5.      Seldom had he done the assignments on time.

C.  Not only…but also

1.      Not only does Shanty cook fried rice but also she makes brownies.

2.     Not only did Shanty cook fried rice but also she made brownies.

3.     Not only will Shanty cook fried rice but also she will make brownies.

4.     Not only can Shanty cook fried rice but also she can make brownies.

5.     Not only had Shanty cooked fried rice but also she had made brownies.

D.  Rarely

1.       Rarely does he play football in the campus.

2.      Rarely did he play football in the campus.

3.      Rarely will he play football in the campus.

4.      Rarely can he play football in the campus.

5.      Rarely had he played football in the campus.