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Sitifan Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Not only ... but (also)
1. Not only you but also I am wrong.
2. Not only you but I am wrong.
Are the above sentences acceptable?
2. Not only you but I am wrong.
Are the above sentences acceptable?
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Dear Sitifan, No native speaker would ever say these sentences. g. g.
- Dear Sitifan, No native speaker would ever say these sentences.
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- "It wasn't just you who got it wrong - I did too".
- It is common to see "not only ....
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Dear Sitifan,
No native speaker would ever say these sentences. An ordinary way would be :
e.g. "We're both wrong."
You could add emphasis by saying (in speech):
e.g. "It wasn't just you who got it wrong - I did too".
It is common to see "not only .... but also" constructions in complex and formal, written sentences.
e.g. "Not only did he fail
No native speaker would ever say these sentences. An ordinary way would be :
e.g. "We're both wrong."
You could add emphasis by saying (in speech):
e.g. "It wasn't just you who got it wrong - I did too".
It is common to see "not only .... but also" constructions in complex and formal, written sentences.
e.g. "Not only did he fail
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