Element | FORM/USE: 'NOT ONLY … BUT ALSO' WITH INVERSION |
---|---|
SuperCat | CONJUNCTIONS |
SubCat | coordinating |
Lexical Range | N/A |
Level | C1 |
Cando | Can use inverted auxiliary 'do' + the subject after 'not only', to give focus. |
Corrected Learner Example | Indeed, not only did they teach us useful knowledge, but they also organised practical exercises to ensure that we had assimilated all the information. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2006; Greek; Pass) Furthermore, not only do I speak (and write) in fluent English, but I also speak French, Spanish and Portuguese. (Brazil; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2004; Mende; Pass) For me, not only do extreme sports provide satisfaction of achievement, but they also help you to express yourself. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Greek; Pass) |
Uncorrected Learner Example | Indeed, not only did they teach us useful knowledge, but they also organised practical exercices to assure that we had assimilated all the information given. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2006; Greek; Pass) Furthermore, not only do I speak (and write) influent English, but I also speak French, Spanish and Portuguese. (Brazil; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2004; Mende; Pass) For me, not only do extreme sports provide satisfaction for your achievement, but they also help you to express yourself. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2008; Greek; Pass) |
Comments | N/A |