| Element | FORM/USE: INVERSION WITH 'NEVER (BEFORE)' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | past perfect simple |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can invert the subject and auxiliary verb after 'never (before)' to talk about a unique event, often in formal contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Never had I been in such a ridiculous situation! (South Africa; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Pass) Never before had we seen such marvellous species of fish. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Polish; Pass) |
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| Comments | N/A |
