Two more examples of inversion in real life

Franz Ferdinand:

Madonna:

Can you spot them in the lyrics?

Inversion in Real Life

Although we are usually taught “inversion” in very advanced levels, and therefore assume it is a highly sophisticated structure used in VERY formal English, that is not really the case. Take a look at the video below and see an example of the structure being used by an articulated, but not exactly “formal” 10-year-old celebrity.

The Grammar of Time Travel

Going beyond the rules

What questions are giving you trouble? – Discussion

As you work on your final take-home test(s), what questions are you struggling with? What would you like to ask? Post any questions or comments below and see what your classmates and teacher have to say

In a Democracy We Are All Parts of the Same Body

Does punctuation matter?

What do you think?