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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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not only ... but also

Not only my sister but also I am outstanding
students. Please correct the sentence.
  

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It's an awkward sentence. Try: Both my sister and I are outstanding students. It's not only my sister who is an outstanding student; I am, too.

  • It's an awkward sentence.
  • Try: Both my sister and I are outstanding students.
  • It's not only my sister who is an outstanding student; I am, too.
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It's an awkward sentence. Try:

Both my sister and I are outstanding students.
It's not only my sister who is an outstanding student; I am, too.

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