Which statement correctly defines inversion?

1. AAn auxiliary or other verb comes at the end of the sentence
2. BAn auxiliary or other verb comes before its subject
3. CAn auxiliary may be omitted without changing meaning
4. DAn auxiliary is essential

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Correct answer: B. An auxiliary or other verb comes before its subject

Explanation

Inversion reverses the normal subject–verb order: 'You are coming' → 'Are you coming?'; 'Never have I seen…'.