Noun phrase with "not"
In the following sentence, I considered "not eating fish or meat" to be a noun clause. Plus, I wanted to use the invasion version of the "not only, but also" structure. I would really grateful if someone could let me know, whether the following sentence is grammatically correct or not.
The received wisdom is not only would not eating fish or meat be advantageous for individuals' health, but it also might be beneficial for all inhabitants of the world.
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received wisdom: Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. g. g If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck.
- received wisdom: Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be.
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- g If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck.
- The received wisdom is that not only would not eating fish or meat be advantageous for an individuals' health, but it also might be beneficial for all the inhabitants of the world.
- This sentence is an example of both a tautology and a contradiction.
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received wisdom: Common knowledge that is held to be true, but may not be. (e.g. An apple a day keeps the doctor away." ) It is slightly more trustworthy than "Old wives tales." (e.g If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck.
The received wisdom is that not only would not eating fish or meat be advantageous for
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