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Fireflysaigon Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Questions about "paired conjunctions"
Hi, everybody!
I have 4 (four) questions about "paired conjunctions:
Question 1:
1. He is interested in not only tennis but also football.
2. He is interested not only in tennis but also in football.
Are both of them correct? I think so.However, which one is more formal?
Question 2:
1. You can come either on Monday or on Friday.
2. You can come on either Monday or Friday.
I personally think "2" is incorrect. Am I right?
Question 3:
I don't want to talk to ____ her _______ her sister.
A. both ... and B. either ... or C. not only ... but also D. neither ... nor
I opt "A". Am I right? Who can help me how to explain why "B" is not true. I am sure that "C" or "D" is not a wise true.
Question 4:
Which one is correct?
1. Sometimes it is not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting.
2. Sometimes it is not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting to listen to them.
3. Sometimes it is not only wise but also interesting to listen to your parents.
I think "1" is the best choice. But how about "3. It is not only wise but also.." I think this sentence is OK.
Question 5:
How about this one "He not only likes but also understand French films" Is this sentence correct?
Who can get me out. I have been so confused.
I have 4 (four) questions about "paired conjunctions:
Question 1:
1. He is interested in not only tennis but also football.
2. He is interested not only in tennis but also in football.
Are both of them correct? I think so.However, which one is more formal?
Question 2:
1. You can come either on Monday or on Friday.
2. You can come on either Monday or Friday.
I personally think "2" is incorrect. Am I right?
Question 3:
I don't want to talk to ____ her _______ her sister.
A. both ... and B. either ... or C. not only ... but also D. neither ... nor
I opt "A". Am I right? Who can help me how to explain why "B" is not true. I am sure that "C" or "D" is not a wise true.
Question 4:
Which one is correct?
1. Sometimes it is not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting.
2. Sometimes it is not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting to listen to them.
3. Sometimes it is not only wise but also interesting to listen to your parents.
I think "1" is the best choice. But how about "3. It is not only wise but also.." I think this sentence is OK.
Question 5:
How about this one "He not only likes but also understand French films" Is this sentence correct?
Who can get me out. I have been so confused.
Top answer
fireflysaigon Question 1: 1. He is interested in not only tennis but also football. 2.
- fireflysaigon Question 1: 1.
- He is interested in not only tennis but also football.
- 2.
- He is interested not only in tennis but also in football.
- Are both of them correct?
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fireflysaigonQuestion 1:They are both logically possible. Stylistically, I prefer #2. There is no noticeable difference in formality.
1. He is interested in not only tennis but also football.
2. He is interested not only in tennis but also in football.
Are both of them correct? I think so.However, which one is more formal?
firefly
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Hi, Mr. Wordy!
Many thanks for your clear explanation. I really appreciate it. Have a good day!
Many thanks for your clear explanation. I really appreciate it. Have a good day!
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