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Use inversion after a negative opening and in a formal condition

Questions in this subject are always in English
The text is what is being learned, so translating it would change the exercise. Explanations still follow your chosen language.

Follow this one with me, a step at a time. Try to guess each step first.
Worked example 1

Editorial ___ the plan earlier, the damage could have been avoided.

Remember: There is no if here. The auxiliary has moved to the front to do its job.

Common mistakes

  • Changed the main verb as well. Once the auxiliary carries the tense, the main verb keeps the form that auxiliary needs.
  • Used the wrong auxiliary. Check the tense and the subject.
  • The words are in the wrong order. In this pattern the subject comes straight after the auxiliary.