not only...but also

Poll

Which paragraph is better?

• the orange one (with not only...but also)

• the blue one

Multiple Select

Why do we use "not only X but also Y"?

• to present two related pieces of information

• to show that X and Y are surprising and unexpected

• to show that Y is even more surprising than X

• to show that X is even more surprising than Y

Multiple Choice

When do we use "not only...but also"?

• in formal writings and formal contexts

• in informal writings and informal contexts

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

• Modern technology brings us not only comforts but also creates many problems.

• Modern technology brings us not only comforts but also problems.

Parallel structure is the key!

• words following "not only" and "but also" should belong to the same parts of speech.

Modern technology brings us comforts. It also brings us problems.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

The animals ruined my photos. They also invaded my privacy.

• The animals not only ruined my photos but also invades my privacy.

• The animals ruined not only my photos but also invaded my privacy.

• The animals not only ruined my photos but also invaded my privacy.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct with the use of "not only...but also"?

The factory removes the ink from the old paper. It mixes the old paper with woodchips to make new paper.

• Not only do the factory remove the ink from the old paper but also it mix the old paper with woodchips to make new paper.

• Not only does the factory remove the ink from the old paper but also it mixes the old paper with woodchips to make new paper.

Open Ended

What can we do at school to help protect the environment?

Write a sentence using "not only...but also".