Had I known your videos were this outstanding, I would have started earlier to ramp up efforts to digest them. Not only do you provide great examples but also in a very straightforward manner. I plan to watch them all and weigh in more often on debates in English. Only then will I be able to express myself better in this daunting language. Seldom have I seen this quality in advanced English videos. Not since my short stay in England had I learnt so much.
Never have I seen such a useful channel. Not only do I catch on the topic of the video but also feel a charge of motivation. Your examples are splendid as always. Thank you, Ben!
this is such a useful channel. I love it how Ben makes it incredibly easy to understand concepts and notions that I didn't even know that I don't know. Had I known about this channel before, I would have taken my CAE exam ages ago. Ben, please don't stop making the vids! Also, I wish you an incredible time in the new home and country! Hope you will love it there:)
When you explain it's easy to understand because you do It in a simple way ..and it's great...that's why i have Said you are one of The best teachers i have seen so far and i Always recomend This Channel for those who are preparing for CAMBRIDGE exams
Never have I heard such an easy explanation of complicated things. Now we'll practise. Also how perfect the example with the lazy dog in the end is!!!. Not only have I listened to you but also enjoyed watching your 🐶 lovely dog and how he (or she?) helps to master the English Grammar. Thank you, Ben!)
Thanks a bunch for this video, Ben! Honestly, I always try to avoid inversion in my speech or writting tasks as this topic had always seemed to me to be too complicated. But now I'll try to peactice and use it❤
Hi Ben, I want to thank you a lot! Your videos have been part of my B2 study plan, watching your vocabulary and grammar videos are extremely useful. Thanks for helping me and the rest of your subs.
Excellent explanation, thanks Ben! I use inversion in my e-mails but I don't dare to do it when speaking because it is not natural for me... that will be the next step! Great lesson!
Had I known these structures well when I took my TOEFL exam for the first time, I would have gotten a better grade in those times. Thanks for giving an straightforward explanation.
Had I discovered your excellent channel earlier, I would have introduced some videos to my dear friends. Not only did you elaborated inversion by exemplifying it, but also shared worth-instilling list of negative adverbs in the end.
I love your videos. They really are 'to the point'. I learn something new with every video you post and my passion for English is back :) I'm a mother of a toddler and my brain is usually filled with all the daily routines so this makes a wonderful change. I'm planning on taking the CPE in the future when I've had sufficient time to study. I'm sure your videos will help me a lot. They do already :)
Very good job teacher Ben! Not only have I enjoyed the clear-cut structure of your lesson, but also that you tricked us into thinking that the list at the end was in order to avoid confusion, while I suspect it was to get us watch the whole video, haha
Thank you for the video! Which book would you recommend if you want to practice it alone at home? I got the grammar from you, now I need to practice them. ^^
Hi Ben. Thank you for this lesson. I think it's great. I just have one little doubt. (confront 6:14 - 9:54): Instead of the inverted sentence "Only then will we see improvements", you suggest the "normal" sentence: "will we only see improvements then". I wonder if the "normal" sentence wouldn't be better: "we will only see improvements then"? After all, the sentence "will we only see improvements then"" still reverses verb and subject, doesn't it? -- Joan
Thanks Ben for such an important subject you shared with us. I wonder why the verb encourage is written without the infinitive to, in the example you give us
If there is an adverb of place in a sentence and the subject is a noun, the inversion will be: Into the room came the doctor. If there be an auxiliary verb before a main verb in the above sentence, what would be its right way of inversion? Into the room will the doctor come. (or) Into the room will come the doctor. I'd appreciate your response. Thanks!
OK, thanks Ben a lot for such clear and flawless explanations! You're making up excellent examples too! Catch a thumbs up sooner👍👍👍 So let me know please about inversion in conditionals. Can it be used in all types of conditionals, right? I mean it's used in 0,1,2,3 and mixed conditionals? And in any group of English Tenses?
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Hey Mr. Ben please correct me if I am wrong on the following sentences Practice on Inversion (changing the order of subject and verb in the sentence as you explained ) Not only but also; Not only do you need to study hard but also need you to pass the exam Normal sentence : You need to study hard then you will pas the exam Only then; Only then will meet over there. Normal sentence We will meet over there. Seldom; Seldom has she eaten her full meal. Normal sentence; She has seldom eaten her full meal. Scarcely; Scarcely have you completed your homework. normal sentence; You have scarcely completed your homework. Not since; Not since my childhood have I been so excited like now. normal sentence; I have been so excited only at my childhood Not until; Not until you run 3 kilometers can you have rest. normal sentence; You can’t have rest until you run 3 kilometers. No sooner ……. than No sooner had I completed my assignment than my boss gave new one. No sooner had I achieved my work than my wife called me No sooner had they played football than they took their lunch
Nowhere; nowhere have i seen such a beautiful weather nowhere have you seen such spotless beach
No one account; On no account, will my friend accept your proposal. On no account, will the company offer me a job
Good afternoon! Can I invert "If he were to have failed his test, he would have been devastated" to "Were he to have failed his test, he would have been devastated'? Here we have the 3rd conditional with extra emphasis "were to".
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Never have I seen such great teacher on TH-cam. Thanks Ben.
😃 Perfect example! 🕺
A great example !
Oh, swagger
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such A great teacher
Had I known your videos were this outstanding, I would have started earlier to ramp up efforts to digest them. Not only do you provide great examples but also in a very straightforward manner. I plan to watch them all and weigh in more often on debates in English. Only then will I be able to express myself better in this daunting language.
Seldom have I seen this quality in advanced English videos. Not since my short stay in England had I learnt so much.
You're doing a great job 👍
Never have I seen such a useful channel. Not only do I catch on the topic of the video but also feel a charge of motivation. Your examples are splendid as always. Thank you, Ben!
Your example are great too! 😆 Thanks!
All is said in your title, Ben, "inversion explained in simple terms" 👍🏻👌🏻
Thanks, Brigitte... I like things explained in simple terms so I assume other people do too 😃
Hello! I teach English and I always share your videos with my students. WE learn a lot from them!
That's great! I'm glad you're all learning from my videos 🙂
Not only is inversion a daunting subject, but also you explained it in such an easy way. Thanks a million Ben!
Never have I seen a better video about inversion!
I see what you've done there, Craig. Not only have you complimented my video but you've also used inversion in doing so! 😆🕺
D last part of this video about a lazy dog is d best example of an inversion, friend U hv hit d nail on d head.
Little did i know that watching your videos was so addictive. Boy, is this fun! thanks Ben
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Not since 2020, have I fallen in love again. Thank you, Ben.
this is such a useful channel. I love it how Ben makes it incredibly easy to understand concepts and notions that I didn't even know that I don't know. Had I known about this channel before, I would have taken my CAE exam ages ago. Ben, please don't stop making the vids! Also, I wish you an incredible time in the new home and country! Hope you will love it there:)
Thanks for your lovely comment, Ioana! I appreciate it 🙂
Your lessons are so effettive, Ben! Congratulations!
Little did I know about inversion until I found interesting videos like yours.
Excellent! 😃
Had I known this channel existed before, I would have learned lots of things.
😃 Excellent!
Please make more videos, i really like the way you explain and the contents you're making. Lot's of love
I will! Thanks. 😊
When you explain it's easy to understand because you do It in a simple way ..and it's great...that's why i have Said you are one of The best teachers i have seen so far and i Always recomend This Channel for those who are preparing for CAMBRIDGE exams
Thank you, Miguel. I really appreciate that!
Had I known this channel existed before, I could have written Cambridge C2 exam ❤
Never have I heard such an easy explanation of complicated things. Now we'll practise. Also how perfect the example with the lazy dog in the end is!!!. Not only have I listened to you but also enjoyed watching your 🐶 lovely dog and how he (or she?) helps to master the English Grammar. Thank you, Ben!)
😆 Yes... Amy is a great class assistant!
Hey thanks for your help! I would just give you a suggestion, it'd be really good if you create a prep course for CAE and CPE..
I'm giving exam preparation courses for the CAE and CPE at the moment and I plan to offer more in January. 👍
So very helpful. Hadn't I watched your video, I wouldn't have understood inversions so clearly.Thank you! ;)
Thanks a bunch for this video, Ben! Honestly, I always try to avoid inversion in my speech or writting tasks as this topic had always seemed to me to be too complicated. But now I'll try to peactice and use it❤
Little did I know that inversions were so important in order to enhance my writings. Thanks!
Not only are your videos so efficient, but also your pets are really cute!
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Hi Ben, I want to thank you a lot!
Your videos have been part of my B2 study plan, watching your vocabulary and grammar videos are extremely useful.
Thanks for helping me and the rest of your subs.
You're welcome. Thank you for your comment... it means a lot 🙂
Thank you, Ben. Inversion is one of my favourite English grammar concepts. 👍
Grear! You're welcome 🙂
Excellent explanation, thanks Ben! I use inversion in my e-mails but I don't dare to do it when speaking because it is not natural for me... that will be the next step! Great lesson!
Best English teacher on TH-cam. Thanks for sharing Ben!
You're welcome 🙂
Hi Ben, I'm a regular at your couses....and the more I watch them the more I enjoy. Thanks a lot.
Had I known these structures well when I took my TOEFL exam for the first time, I would have gotten a better grade in those times. Thanks for giving an straightforward explanation.
Had I understood the inversion before I wouldn't have found this amazing video
I am from Taiwan, by the way. I am writing to you from Taiwan. I am doing my C1 & C2 grammar exercises while watching your videos.
I to share this video with my friends. Never did I see the inverted sentences before.
Had I discovered your excellent channel earlier, I would have introduced some videos to my dear friends. Not only did you elaborated inversion by exemplifying it, but also shared worth-instilling list of negative adverbs in the end.
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Dear Ben, I found this video absolutely riveting! Thank you so much.
My pleasure!
I like to watch you teaching English grammar, I myself is grammar teacher, I love grammar all my life.
Seldom do I come across great English teachers! Great stuff!
Not untiIl I found this video, I have understood english negative sentences.
You are the best. Thank you again.
Seldom have I seen such a great teacher on TH-cam
Little do I know about inversion but I will practice it.
Fine clear explanation 👌 many thanks
I love your videos. They really are 'to the point'. I learn something new with every video you post and my passion for English is back :) I'm a mother of a toddler and my brain is usually filled with all the daily routines so this makes a wonderful change. I'm planning on taking the CPE in the future when I've had sufficient time to study. I'm sure your videos will help me a lot. They do already :)
That's lovely! Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad my videos help. 😊
Not only did I Iike the contents of the video but also the clear way in which Ben explained them.
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Excellent, thanks for your wonderful explanation
Glad it was helpful!
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Yes splendid achievement proficiency grammar and inversion in particular Thank you
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I will 😊
Had I seen your channel earlier, I would have subscribed then
Not until I watched your video had understood inversion
Thank you a lot, your explanation is really clear!
You're welcome 🙂
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Never had I thought to understand this construction! This video is 🔥!!
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Amazing lesson!
Thanks for this brilliant explanation Ben
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Very good job teacher Ben! Not only have I enjoyed the clear-cut structure of your lesson, but also that you tricked us into thinking that the list at the end was in order to avoid confusion, while I suspect it was to get us watch the whole video, haha
Not at all! I thought the list would be useful 🙂
Ben, thank you very much for your videos! All of them are absolutely brilliant! And your sense of humour is incredible! ❤🙏
I'm glad you like my videos, Nadya 🙂
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You are a great professor. Many thanks for your outstanding class.
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All things about the logic or essence of inversion
Short and sweet
We have got to the point
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This is so interesting. I've been using some of those but I've never studied the theory behind it. Thanks for the video!
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Excellent examples. Thanks a lot!!
Thank you for the video! Which book would you recommend if you want to practice it alone at home? I got the grammar from you, now I need to practice them. ^^
No sooner did I realize I started studying to pass the exam.
Thank you for the immensely useful video. I've go a question. Why encourage ? doesn't it refer to government. It should be encourages right ?
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Hi Ben. Thank you for this lesson. I think it's great. I just have one little doubt. (confront 6:14 - 9:54): Instead of the inverted sentence "Only then will we see improvements", you suggest the "normal" sentence: "will we only see improvements then". I wonder if the "normal" sentence wouldn't be better: "we will only see improvements then"? After all, the sentence "will we only see improvements then"" still reverses verb and subject, doesn't it? -- Joan
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This is one of my favorite grammar contents! 😍😄
Glad you liked it 🙂
thanks Ben brilliant as usual. waiting for more
Not only your explanation is clear but also encouraged me to learn more about inversion. Thank you Ben :)
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Thanks Ben for such an important subject you shared with us. I wonder why the verb encourage is written without the infinitive to, in the example you give us
If there is an adverb of place in a sentence and the subject is a noun, the inversion will be:
Into the room came the doctor.
If there be an auxiliary verb before a main verb in the above sentence, what would be its right way of inversion?
Into the room will the doctor come. (or)
Into the room will come the doctor.
I'd appreciate your response. Thanks!
The first option is technically correct but very uncommon
Should I grasp more vocabulary, I will increase my chances of getting the CPE by far.
Not only do people love English, but they also use it in everyday life.
OK, thanks Ben a lot for such clear and flawless explanations! You're making up excellent examples too! Catch a thumbs up sooner👍👍👍
So let me know please about inversion in conditionals. Can it be used in all types of conditionals, right? I mean it's used in 0,1,2,3 and mixed conditionals? And in any group of English Tenses?
How interesting! It helps me indeed!
I'm glad 🙂
Thanks
Perfect video, as always!
Very kind 🙂
👏Thanks ! Explanation is brilliant!
Glad you liked it! 😊
Hello Ben! Thank you dear this video will be shared to my students. It's really useful!!!
Great... Hope your students find it useful, too! Thanks, Katty! 🙂
Not only are you a stimulating and great teacher , but also fascinating and well prepared ! I can't find the right adjectives that describe your ability to do what you do. Never have I seen such high quality contents on internet until I came across your channel . You're superlative ! Thank you so much for your every single video. I wish you were my teacher !
You've made my day with that comment! Thank you so much, Emilia 🙂🙏
@@tothepointenglishwithben. It's just the truth ! I'll be having my CAE exam in July , I think . I was so afraid . However , since I have found your channel , I'm getting more confident that I'll make it ! And that because of your contents ! Thank you again !
Hey Mr. Ben
please correct me if I am wrong on the following sentences
Practice on Inversion (changing the order of subject and verb in the sentence as you explained )
Not only but also;
Not only do you need to study hard but also need you to pass the exam
Normal sentence : You need to study hard then you will pas the exam
Only then;
Only then will meet over there.
Normal sentence We will meet over there.
Seldom; Seldom has she eaten her full meal.
Normal sentence; She has seldom eaten her full meal.
Scarcely;
Scarcely have you completed your homework.
normal sentence; You have scarcely completed your homework.
Not since;
Not since my childhood have I been so excited like now.
normal sentence; I have been so excited only at my childhood
Not until;
Not until you run 3 kilometers can you have rest.
normal sentence; You can’t have rest until you run 3 kilometers.
No sooner ……. than
No sooner had I completed my assignment than my boss gave new one.
No sooner had I achieved my work than my wife called me
No sooner had they played football than they took their lunch
Nowhere;
nowhere have i seen such a beautiful weather
nowhere have you seen such spotless beach
No one account;
On no account, will my friend accept your proposal.
On no account, will the company offer me a job
Very good 👍
Hard to believe, but I really love inversion. 😄
You're mad! 😀
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Ahahah!!! I was reading my comment and I thought the same!
How can you make everything sound so easy & simple
Not only do you teach grammar but also useful idioms. Thanks a lot Ben
Nice example 🙂👍
Sir, could you please explain the difference between " Have you ever and did you ever "
"Have you ever (gone, seen, eaten etc)" is present perfect whereas "Did you ever (go, see, eat etc)" is past simple.
Good afternoon!
Can I invert "If he were to have failed his test, he would have been devastated" to "Were he to have failed his test, he would have been devastated'?
Here we have the 3rd conditional with extra emphasis "were to".
Yes 👍
You look great in your new TH-cam Set! Look forward to meeting You soon, either in Madrid or in Asturias because I didn't have the chance to say goodbye to You :(-
Thanks José Luis... We'll be back visiting Madrid soon and many more times! See you soon!
Amazing
Keep going enlightening us! So handy video dude :)
Glad you found it useful 🙂 Thanks for your comment
I like it too much, thank you ! Please, can you male more videos like this? Thank you in advance :) Greetings from Peru. Have a nice day :)
Sure! Glad you liked it. Check out my other videos for more grammar