PRESENTATION OUTLINE
“Not only / But also” Correlative Conjunctions!
How to use “Not only / But also?"
What are Correlative Conjunctions?
They are words that work in pairs...
...to join a word or a group of words...
...of equal value in a sentence.
Note that the words used for this purpose come from different parts of English.
They are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main clauses.
Here are some
examples to study.
“Not only / But also” Examples.
Notice that there are two conjunctions or word combinations in each sentence!
The word combinations in each sentence are used together as examples!
I am not only angry at
you, but also very disappointed!
You are not only rude, but also very impatient!
We are not only going to the zoo, but also the park!
They are not only great neighbors, but also
great friends!
He is not only rich, but also very generous with his money!
She is not only pretty, but also extremely intelligent!
It is not only cold outside, but also very windy!
The examples shown are by no means a full explanation on the subject.
Follow these examples to
get an idea how
the correlative
conjunctions work.
Ask your teacher to explain this subject further!
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