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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

'Only then'--S V inversion

Should 'only then' be treated as a subordinating conjunction, as in a? Or do we need to start a new sentence, as in b?

a. You need to find discover your strengths, only then will you be able to reach your true potential.

b. You need to find discover your strengths. Only then will you be able to reach your true potential.

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Hi, Should 'only then' be treated as a subordinating conjunction, as in a? Or do we need to start a new sentence, as in b? a.

— Clive

  • Hi, Should 'only then' be treated as a subordinating conjunction, as in a?
  • Or do we need to start a new sentence, as in b?
  • a.
  • You need to find discover your strengths, only then will you be able to reach your true potential.
  • b.
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Hi,

Should 'only then' be treated as a subordinating conjunction, as in a? Or do we need to start a new sentence, as in b?

a. You need to find discover your strengths, only then will you be able to reach your true potential.

b. You need to find discover your strengths. Only then will you be able to reach your true potential.

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CliveYou need to find discover your strengths, and / for only then will you be able to reach your true potential.

Good idea. Thanks. Sorry re bold typo.
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