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Taka Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Have to

Which is grammatically correct? Or are they both fine?

You have to not only do X but also do Y.
You have not only to do X but also to do Y.
  

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Taka Which is grammatically correct? You have not only to do X but also to do Y. Both are used and possibly the second one is more common, but I much prefer the first one.

— Canadian45

  • Taka Which is grammatically correct?
  • You have not only to do X but also to do Y.
  • Both are used and possibly the second one is more common, but I much prefer the first one.
  • I don't like to break up "You have to ".
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TakaWhich is grammatically correct? Or are they both fine?You have to not only do X but also do Y.You have not only to do X but also to do Y.
Both are used and possibly the second one is more common, but I much prefer the first one. I don't like to break up "You have to".
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I see.

Thanks! Appreciate the voices of native speakers!
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What about this?
You not only have to do X but also Y.
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It's correct.MIGWhat about this? You not only have to do X but also Y.
It's correct. I think it is better than 'You have to not only.....'.
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