Examples of Inversion Used after Adverbial Expressions starting with "Only" & "Not only"

Inversion Used after adverbial expressions starting with “only” and “not only”:

Inversion is seen after adverbial expressions starting with "only" and "not only".

Examples:

• Only after watching the movie did I realize how nice the actor acts.
• Only when the meeting ended did Jack smile.
• Not only was Jim talented but also very honest.
• Only when the exam was over did Jane think to relax.
• Only after reaching the home did Merry stop being anxious.
• Not only was Aric talkative but also very lazy.
• Only after listening to her song did I realize how beautiful the singer sings.
• Only when the project was successfully completed did Ann look relaxed.
• Not only is Lisa beautiful but also very talented.
• Only after meeting her children did the mother stop worrying.
• Only when Sam met his best friend did he look happy.
• Not only was the movie lengthy but also very boring.
• Only when the program was over did the organizer look relaxed.
• Not only was the book interesting but also very helpful.
• Not only is the chef expert in cooking but also very wise.
• Not only is the scientist talented but also very pious.
• Not only was the movie packed with action but also the songs were very melodious.
• Only when Richard got the news of Allen did he start smiling.
• Only after meeting Jane did Bill start laughing.
• Not only was the movie boring but also a waste of money.