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Kook j Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Not only *** but also ***

Hi.

I want to know the usage of this expression.

Can I use the expression not only *** but also*** in the negative sentence in the way below?:

He doesn't have not only kindness but also strength.

(He lacks not only kindness but also strength.)

Thank you so much in advance.
  

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: He doesn't have not only kindness but also strength. No. We phrase that differently: Not only is he kind, but (he is) also strong.

— CalifJim

  • : He doesn't have not only kindness but also strength.
  • No.
  • We phrase that differently: Not only is he kind, but (he is) also strong.
  • ) CJ
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kook jCan I use the expression not only *** but also*** in the negative sentence in the way below?:
He doesn't have not only kindness but also strength.
No. We phrase that differently:

Not only is he kind, but (he is) also strong.

(Not only does he have kindness, but he also has strength.)

CJ
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I think using 'does not have' here is incorrect. Using 'lacks' is correct.

Prajwal
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