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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Not only ...but also

Which is the correct sentence construct?

Not only did he run but also talked. OR

Not only did he run but also talk.
  

Top answer

Not only did he run but also talk. I am not only running but also talking. Not only does he run but also talk.

  • Not only did he run but also talk.
  • I am not only running but also talking.
  • Not only does he run but also talk.
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Not only did he run but also talk.

I am not only running but also talking.
Not only does he run but also talk.
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Not only did (past simple) he run, but he also talked (past simple).

Notice that the tense in each clause is the same.

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