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Ye Thu Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

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Q: Mother is very understanding. She is also very patient.
A: (1) Mother is not only very understanding but also very patient.
A: (2) Mother is not only understanding but also patient.
I'd like to know whether "very " can drop or cannot drop. Thanks a trillion.
  

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I'd like to know whether "very" can be dropped or cannot be dropped.

  • I'd like to know whether "very" can be dropped or cannot be dropped.
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I'd like to know whether "very" can be dropped or cannot be dropped.
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"Very" is always optional.
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Q: Mother is very understanding. She is also very patient.
A: (1) Mother is not only very understanding but also very patient.
A: (2) Mother is not only understanding but also patient.

Q: Mother is understanding. She is also patient. (Very is optional)
A: (1) Mother is not only very understanding but also very patient.
A: (2) Mother is not only

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