Moving elements to the front for emphasis: This I must see
Object/Complement + Subject + Verb (no inversion usually)
This I do not understand.
Rarely used in questions
💡 Fronting moves an element to the start for emphasis. Unlike inversion, subject-verb order usually stays normal.
✓This problem I cannot solve.
✗This problem cannot I solve.
Fronting the object; subject-verb order stays normal (I cannot).
✓Stupid he is not.
✗Stupid is he not.
Fronted adjective complement; normal subject-verb order follows.
✓To Paris we shall go.
✗To Paris shall we go.
Fronted adverbial; no inversion needed.