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Anon f8r Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Not only ........, but

"Not only is she a good athlete, but she is also a straight A student."

Is the above sentence correct?

Is it compulsory to have a "but" after the comma?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

I'd say the word 'but' is optional, but I think I usually include it.

— Yankee

  • I'd say the word 'but' is optional, but I think I usually include it.
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I'd say the word 'but' is optional, but I think I usually include it.
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YankeeI'd say the word 'but' is optional, but I think I usually include it.
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The comma can be omitted, right?
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