Select the sentence that demonstrates the correct grammatical structure using adverbial inversion.

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+5, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

A Seldom we have witnessed such an extraordinary musical performance.
B Seldom have we witnessed such an extraordinary musical performance.
C Seldom we witnessed have such an extraordinary musical performance.
D Seldom did we witnessed such an extraordinary musical performance.

Show answer and explanation

Answer: B. Seldom have we witnessed such an extraordinary musical performance.

Answer: (B) Seldom have we witnessed such an extraordinary musical performance.
Explanation: When a sentence begins with a negative or restrictive adverb like seldom, rarely, hardly, or scarcely, the sentence structure undergoes subject-auxiliary inversion (the auxiliary verb "have" must come before the subject "we"). Option D is incorrect because "did" cannot be paired with a past-tense verb like "witnessed".

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

Rules for asking and answering

Select the sentence that demonstrates the correct grammatical structure using adverbial inversion.

More questions like this