mdcat english MCQ #396

The sentence 'Not until the clock struck twelve did she arrive' illustrates which grammatical principle?

mdcat english MCQ #396

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The sentence 'Not until the clock struck twelve did she arrive' illustrates which grammatical principle?

    • A) Subject-verb agreement
    • B) Inversion after negative adverbs
    • C) Use of passive voice
    • D) Conditional sentence structure

    Answer: Inversion after negative adverbs

    Explanation: The sentence demonstrates inversion after a negative adverb. MDCAT and USAT English reward precise grammar and vocabulary.