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Debpriya De Posted 17 years ago
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Sentence inversion

"Not only did she drop the wine, she also broke the glass. "

"Not only did she drop the wine, but also broke the glass."

"Not only did she drop the wine ,but she also broke the glass."

Which of these is correct ? Please explain.
  

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not only / but also construction requires parallel structure. I would say: She not only dropped the wine but also broke the glass.

— Philip

  • not only / but also construction requires parallel structure.
  • I would say: She not only dropped the wine but also broke the glass.
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not only / but also construction requires parallel structure. I would say:

She not only dropped the wine but also broke the glass.
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Debpriya De"Not only did she drop the wine, she also broke the glass. "
"Not only did she drop the wine, but also broke the glass."

"Not only did she drop the wine ,but she also broke the glass."

Which of these is correct ? Please explain.

I don't think any of them are wrong, but the middle one strikes me as awkward. I pre
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