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Dileepa Posted 6 years ago
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"Not only but it also" structure with inversion with present perfect

I wrote the following sentence while I was writing an essay about weakening the relationship between neighbours. However, this is the first time that I've ever used "not only but it also" structure with inversion of present perfect tenses. Therefore, I would really appreciate it if someone could let me know whether the following sentence is grammatically correct or not.


In other words, not only have contemporary people's hectic lifestyles led to weakening the relationship between their family members, but it also contributes to the fact that people do not need to talk with others who live nearby.

  

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dileepa In other words, not only have contemporary people's hectic lifestyles led to weakening the relationship between their family members, but it also contribute s to the fact that people do not need to talk with others who live nearby. Lifestyles is plural, so you need they also contribute . Otherwise, it's fine.

  • dileepa In other words, not only have contemporary people's hectic lifestyles led to weakening the relationship between their family members, but it also contribute s to the fact that people do not need to talk with others who live nearby.
  • Lifestyles is plural, so you need they also contribute .
  • Otherwise, it's fine.
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dileepaIn other words, not only have contemporary people's hectic lifestyles led to weakening the relationship between their family members, but it also contributes to the fact that people do not need to talk with others who live nearby.

Lifestyles is plural, so you need they also contribute. Otherwise, it's fine.

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