Can you start a sentence with not only that?
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Can you start a sentence with not only that?
You can start a sentence with not only, but it must be followed by not also. This is because the expression not only..but also is a correlative conjunction that helps create parallelism, or balance, in a sentence.
Can you start a sentence with only?
For example: “Only I like dancing at a party”. In this sentence, “only” is modifying the subject “I”. In this construction no one but John danced at the party. If this is the intended meaning, that John was the only dancer at the party, you would place “only” at the beginning of the sentence so that it modifies “John”.
How do you use not only in a sentence?
An accusation of plagiarism assumes not only that you can spot a repetition but that you know where originality lies. It is not only that readers build up a library, but also that a library builds up its readers.
How do you use not only that but?
It’s correct to write the sentence this way, with no comma: When writing, Ann considers not only her topic but also her audience. But if you really want to show special emphasis, you can add a comma: When writing, Ann considers not only her topic, but also her audience.
What’s another way to say not only that?
What is another word for not only that?
| either | moreover |
|---|---|
| additionally | besides |
| furthermore | also |
| further | plus |
| for that matter | to boot |
What is the difference between not only but also and both and?
1 Answer. When it comes to BOTH-AND, the verbs can’t be singular, but for NOT ONLY-BUT ALSO, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.
How do we use only?
We use only as an adverb to mean that something is limited to some people, things, an amount or an activity:
- This phone is only available in Japan.
- Only a few hundred houses survived the hurricane without any damage.
- He’s only joking.
Can only and only can?
“I can only” means that the speaker is limited to doing just one or a few things, which will be enumerated. “I only can” means that the speaker is saying that what can be done is limited to just him or her and no one else.
What’s another way to say not only?
What is another word for not only?
| apart from being | apart from the fact that |
|---|---|
| besides being | besides the fact that |
| in addition to |
What is another way to say not only?
What is the opposite of only?
What is the opposite of only?
| more than | beyond |
|---|---|
| not just | not only |
What is opposite of not?
There is no opposite word for “not.” The opposite of “not” is to omit it. For example, the opposite of “She is not here” is “She is here.” Sometimes you also have to omit “do.” For example, the opposite of “Do not walk there” is “Walk there.”
How do you start a sentence with not only but also?
You can start a sentence with not only, but it must be followed by not also. This is because the expression not only..but also is a correlative conjunction that helps create parallelism, or balance, in a sentence. What’s more, when you start a sentence with not only, follow the not only with a verb ( Not only were they polite but also kind ).
What is the position of ‘not’ after a sentence that starts with ‘not’?
Regarding your primary question of the position of ‘not’ following a sentence that starts with ‘Not only..’, the third option seems correct. Because, the verb to be negated is ‘been prepared’ and therefore, the position of ‘not’ would be right before it.
Can you use not only in the middle of a sentence?
You can use not only at the beginning of a clause. In this case, you should use not only followed by the verb ( Not only is she sing a captivating dancer, but also a fantastic singer ). You can also use not only in the middle of a sentence. In this case, there are two constructions you can can use.
Will you learn grammar but you’ll also?
“Not only will you learn grammar, but you’ll also,” or, “you’ll also put it into practice.” And this is true, by the way! So why don’t you try writing a couple of not only, but also sentences in the comments based on what you learned in today’s lesson?