Inverting negative adverbs

I. In chapter 18, we learn that when using negative adverbs (never, seldom, rarely, little, not only) at the beginning of the sentence, we have to invert the subject and verb so that we end up with question order, not sentence order.

For example:

Negative adverb placed in the usual spot (between the subject and the verb):
 

1. We rarely have tests in my class.

2. We seldom had tests last semester.

3. I have never seen such progress from a class.
 

Negative adverb placed at the beginning of the sentence: 

1. Rarely do we have tests in this class.

2. Seldom did we have tests last semester.

3. Never have I seen such progress from a class.

II. Another lesson in this chapter involves "not only... but also" (or "but... as well").

Since "not only" is a negative adverb, the normal word order is inverted (reversed).

So let me tell you about my three sons: Not only are they exceptionally smart but they are also extremely good-looking.

And let me tell you about my students this semester: Not only do they do every ounce of homework assigned, they even ask for more to do as well.

And finally, if you can use these structures on your final writing sample...

Not only will the teachers [who are] grading the samples think you’re ready for level 6, but they will also ask who your fantastic grammar teacher was and give her a raise.

In the above sentences, the emphasis--the stronger point--is on the second part of the sentence.

III. Last but not least, a simple lesson.

"Here" and "there" are adverbs of place. They answer the question "where."

In the following sentences, the word order is inverted: Here (or there) + V + S 

 

Here is your money. Sorry it took me so long to pay you back.

Here comes my mother. Doesn't she look beautiful?

There goes my ride. He didn't wait for me.

There goes the bus. I missed it.

If we use the pronoun (it, her, them, etc.) instead of the noun, then we keep the normal sentence order: Here (or there) + S (pronoun) + V

Here it is.  (Your money)

Here she comes. (My mother)

There it goes. (My ride)

There it goes. (The bus)

Well, THERE YOU GO! I hope this explanation helps you.