Subject-Auxiliary Inversion Exercises

1. What is subject-auxiliary inversion?

A new English word
A sentence structure where the subject and auxiliary verb switch places
A type of punctuation
A common mistake in English

2. Why is subject-auxiliary inversion used?

To make sentences longer
To confirm or check information
To ask questions, make negations, and add emphasis
To avoid using pronouns

3. Which of the following is a correct example of subject-auxiliary inversion?

Have you seen my keys?
You have seen my keys?
Seen my keys have you?
You seen have my keys?

4. What is a common mistake when using subject-auxiliary inversion?

Using the wrong auxiliary verb
Using the correct pronoun
Using a negative question tag for a positive statement
A and C

5. Which of the following sentences uses subject-auxiliary inversion correctly for emphasis?

Never I have seen such a beautiful sunset.
Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.
Have never I seen such a beautiful sunset.
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

6. What is the role of auxiliary verbs in subject-auxiliary inversion?

They are placed after the subject
They are omitted
They are placed before the subject
They are placed at the end of the sentence

7. Which of the following sentences uses subject-auxiliary inversion correctly in a question?

Do you know the answer?
You do know the answer?
Know the answer do you?
You know do the answer?

8. In which of the following examples is subject-auxiliary inversion used in a negation?

I have not seen that movie.
Not have I seen that movie.
I not have seen that movie.
Have I not seen that movie.

9. Which of the following is NOT a reason for using subject-auxiliary inversion according to the article?

To make sentences more complex
To ask questions
To add emphasis to a sentence
To create negations

10. What is emphasized about the use of subject-auxiliary inversion in English in the article?

It should be avoided in conversations
It is not crucial for conveying complex ideas
It can enhance clarity and professionalism in communication
It is only used in formal writing