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Correlative Conjunction: Not only… but also…
Not only… but also…
When using the correlative conjunction Not only… but also… the subject and auxiliary verb become inverted when not only begins the sentence. Where no auxiliary verb is present, the modal verb do is introduced. This inversion is used for emphasis and typically occurs in formal writing or speech.
The following example illustrates the two possible sentence structures of Not only… but also… :
I can not only study science but also humanities.
Not only can I study science but also humanities.
Have a go at creating and restructuring the following sentences.
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First, convert all the following sentences to begin with Not only …
For the purpose of the quiz, avoid using commas and always add a full stop at the end of your sentence.
Question: She excelled in academics. She also shone in extracurricular activities.
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Now invert the subject (and if necessary the auxiliary verb) with ‘not only’ to create an alternative sentence structure.
Notice that when the original auxiliary verb is ‘do’ it is omitted in the new sentence structure.
For example: Not only did I eat chocolate but also crisps
becomes: I not only ate chocolate but also crisps.
Question: Not only did she excel in academics but she also shone in extracurricular activities.
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Not only does the hotel provide luxurious accommodation but also top-notch amenities.
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