How to use 'not only but also
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This document discusses the proper use of the phrase "not only...but also". It provides three rules: 1) the sentence must present two pieces of information, 2) the first part comes after "not only" and the second after "but also", and 3) the two parts must use parallel structures like comparing nouns to nouns. It then gives three examples of constructions using adjectives, nouns, and verbs respectively to illustrate parallel structures.
How to use 'not only but also
- 1. Use of not only but also Prof. Wechansing Suliya
- 2. Use of not only but also •Rule 1: The sentence must present two Part of information. •Rule 2: The first part of information comes after 'not only,' and the second part of information comes after 'but also.‘ • Rule 3: Each part of information must be parallel or equal structures. •That is to say, you should use the same parts of speech for each (comparing nouns to nouns, verbs to verbs, adjective and adjective etc.).
- 3. Construction -1 •(Adj)adjective based construction •He is Not only adj-1 but also adj-2 •Adj-1-Poor :and adj-2-silent •Two adjectives nature must be synonymous in nature •Example-He is not only poor but also silent
- 4. Construction -2 •General(G) Noun based Construction •He is Not only G.noun-1 but also G.noun-2 •G.noun-1-Doctor :and G.noun-2-Teacher •Two G.Noun must be different •Example-He is not only Doctor but also teacher
- 5. Construction -3 •Verb(V)based Construction •He is Not only V1+ing but also V2+ing •V1+ing-Eating :and V2+ing-Talking •Two verb must be different •Example-He is not only eating but also talking