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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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not only but also

The English travellers were crossing deserts and jungles.(not only .... but also)
The English travellers were not only crossing deserts but also crossing jungles. Isbthus correct? Thanks
  

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What you have written is correctly formed English, but you can make it shorter and neater.
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Is there a certain rule for this?
Thanks
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Is there a certain rule for not only but also?
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AnonymousIs there a certain rule for not only but also?
The pattern is "not only X but also Y", where X and Y are parallel words or phrases. I don't know what other rule you have in mind.
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So if I put a noun after not only,should I put a noun after but also ? I mean what comes after not only should come after but also?
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AnonymousSo if I put a noun after not only,should I put a noun after but also ? I mean what comes after not only should come after but also?
Yes.
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Sorry for asking many questions but this rule confuses me.
The English travellers were crossing not only deserts but also jungls. Is this correct?
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AnonymousThe English travellers were crossing not only deserts but also jungls. Is this correct?
Yes, apart from the small typo.
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