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Snappy Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Not only but also

Are these all okay?

A. The word "sound" does not only mean "something you hear" but also "good condition," depending on the context.
B. The word "sound" means not only "something you hear" but also "good condition," depending on the context.
C. The word "sound" does mean only "something you hear" but also "good condition," depending on the context.
  

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B is the best. A is acceptable. I don't like C - it is not logical.

  • B is the best.
  • A is acceptable.
  • I don't like C - it is not logical.
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B is the best. A is acceptable. I don't like C - it is not logical.

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