mdcat english MCQ #458

The sentence 'Not until the manager arrived was the problem solved' is an example of

mdcat english MCQ #458

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The sentence 'Not until the manager arrived was the problem solved' is an example of

    • A) subject-verb inversion after a negative adverbial phrase
    • B) simple past tense usage
    • C) conditional sentence structure
    • D) passive voice construction

    Answer: subject-verb inversion after a negative adverbial phrase

    Explanation: The sentence inverts after 'Not until', a negative adverbial phrase. MDCAT and USAT English reward precise grammar and vocabulary.