Changing Order of Words for Emphasis 1

Lesson 16

Changing Order of Words for Emphasis 1

When a word or phrase is placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, the subject is usually placed after the verb or between the auxiliary and the verb.

為了強調某字或片語，須將主詞改放動詞(be動詞)後面或助動詞與動詞之間。

※ Put the subject after the verb (including linking verb). 改放動詞(be動詞)後面

1. The power of gold is great. 改放be動詞後面

Emphasize great à Great is the power of gold.

2. An ancient and stately hall stood near the village. 改放動詞後面

Emphasize near the village à Near the village stood an ancient and stately hall.

※ Put the subject between the auxiliary and the verb. 改放助動詞與動詞之間

1. The earth shall bring forth thorns and thistles.

Emphasize thorns and thistles à Thorns and thistles shall the earth bring forth.

2. I have served in twenty campaigns.

Emphasize in twenty campaigns à In twenty campaigns have I served.