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Hanuman_2000 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Not only but also

Hello,

1.You were not only late, but you didn't have a good excuse either.

In the above sentence 'also' has not been used.

Is not possible to use 'also'?

I wonder whether 'not only' ..... 'but' without 'also' possible.

Could anyone explain it?

Thanks.

  

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One of my favorites! You were not only late, but you didn't have a good excuse either. " Not only were you late, you didn't have a good excuse.

— Ruby2zdy

  • One of my favorites!
  • You were not only late, but you didn't have a good excuse either.
  • " Not only were you late, you didn't have a good excuse.
  • " "Either" is implied.
  • "But" is implied.
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One of my favorites!

You were not only late, but you didn't have a good excuse either.

"Not only were you late, you didn't have a good excuse." "Either" is implied. "But" is implied. "Also" is implied.

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