Can we use not only with but?
Not only is used with but also to add emphasis when writing about two related things. An example is: He is not only tall but also strong. This means he is both tall and strong. Not only. . . but also used to connect two words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance and place emphasis on the second one.
Can we use not only but also in compound sentence?
If that were true, the clauses would be “I have not only a book” and “also a computer”. The second phrase does not have a verb so it cannot be an independent clause. The first sentence has both a subject and a verb, but it doesn’t make sense by itself due to the “not only”. So this is not a compound sentence.
How do you use not only but also in past tense?
If we’re talking about the past, we can also use this construction, but now we need to use the auxiliary verb, did in the past. So, “Not only did she fail the course, but she also dropped out of college.” That means she completely left the program of studies.
How do you use not only?
Do you have to say but also after not only?
When using not only . . . but also in a sentence, parallelism should be the goal. It means that the words following both parts of this correlative conjunction (i.e., not only and but also) should belong to the same parts of speech. For example, if a verb follows not only, then a verb should also follow but also.
Do you put a comma between not only and but also?
“Not only… but also” can be used to connect either nouns or clauses. When it connects nouns, you never use commas, but when connecting clauses that are complete sentences, you use a comma to separate them. My favorite food is not only lobster but also scallops and shrimp.
How do you use but also?
What does not only but also mean?
The construction not only….but (also) is called a correlative conjunction. It is used to present two related pieces of information. Both pieces of information are being presented by the writer as surprising or unexpected, with the second one being even more surprising than the first.
What is not only but also grammar?
How to use not only in a sentence?
use “not only” in a sentence She is not only beautiful but also amiable. Not only the students but also their teacher wishes for holidays. Greg Anderson once said that the concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word, and behavior affect our greater health and well-being.
How to use a vs. an in a sentence?
Singular Indefinite Pronouns. Pronouns that end in – body or – one are known as singular indefinite pronouns.
When to use is vs. are in sentences?
Singular Indefinite Pronouns
How do you use or in a sentence?
This will give you something to work toward so you are ready when it’s time to go back to work. An employment gap isn’t a death sentence. Be proactive about how to use the time to effectively to prepare you for the time you want to work again.