Not Only ... But Also

 " Not only ... But also" 

Hi, this is my first posting  Now, i will explain about Not only ..But also in correlatives conjuction . Before i will explain about it, what is the meaning correlatives conjuction ? If you know , please raise your hand . That's Right  Correlative conjuction is A paired conjuction (such as not only . . . but also) that links balanced words, phrases, and clauses. 

Language Focus 

The correlative conjuctions not only … but also must be used as a pair in joining like entities. These pairs of conjunctions require equal (parallel) structures after each one.

Pattern

   S +  verb  +  not only  + ( noun/adj/adv/prep.phrase) +  but also + (noun/adj/adv/prep.phrase) 

Or

S + not only + verb + but also + verb

     

     Examples :

•  Robert is not only talented but also handsome. --> ( adjective + adjective )        

•   Beth plays not only the guitar but also the violin. --> ( noun + noun )

•  He writes not only correctly but also neatly.--> ( adverb + adverb )               

• Maria excels not only in mathematics  but also in science.-->( pre. phrase + pre.phrase )

•  Paul Anka not only plays the piano but also composes music.--> ( verb + verb )

When you connect two clauses or phrases with a correlative conjunction (not only…but also) , the subject closest to the verb determines whether the verb is singular or plural

• Not only my mother but also my sister is here.

( At this sentence after the use of not only - but also to be followed by the singular "is" to represent my sister as the last subject / nearby.)

Make sure that the not only clause immediately precedes the phrase to which it refers. Notice the following example.

• He is famous not only in Italy but also Austaralia.

Note : If there is only one adjective , it usually precedes the not only clause. In the above sentence , the adjective famous refers both to Italy and Australia.

Characteristic 

1. When you connect two clauses or phrases with a correlative conjunction (not only…but also) use parallel structure.
2. When you connect two clauses or phrases with a correlative conjunction (not only…but also), the subject closest to the verb determines whether the verb is singular or plural

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