Negative Adverbials for Emphasis
"Never (before)" emphasises a first-time experience: "Never before have I been so moved by a film." "Not only… but also" adds a second point with emphasis: "Not only is she talented, but she also works incredibly hard." "Little did I know" expresses dramatic irony — you didn't realise something at the time: "Little did I know that would be the last time I saw him."
"Never (before)" emphasises a first-time experience: "Never before have I been so moved by a film." "Not only… but also" adds a second point with emphasis: "Not only is she talented, but she also works incredibly hard." "Little did I know" expresses dramatic irony — you didn't realise something at the time: "Little did I know that would be the last time I saw him."
Practice
"Not only ___ the project on time, but she also came in under budget."
LittleI know it would change my life forever.
Put the words in the correct order: