mdcat english MCQ #474

In the sentence 'Only then did I realize my mistake,' the inversion occurs because

mdcat english MCQ #474

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the sentence 'Only then did I realize my mistake,' the inversion occurs because

    • A) it starts with 'only then'
    • B) it is in the simple past tense
    • C) it uses a reflexive pronoun
    • D) it is a conditional sentence

    Answer: it starts with 'only then'

    Explanation: The sentence correctly inverts after 'Only then', an adverbial phrase indicating a specific time. Option B misinterprets the tense's role.