Not only but also: Structures and How to Use
“Not only but also” meaning:
used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking
“Not only but also“ Structures and Examples:
1. Subject + Verb + not only + Adjective + but also + Adjective
♦ He is not only rich but also generous.
♦ She is not only intelligent but also beautiful.
♦ My younger brother works not only careless but also hasty.
2. Subject + Verb + not only + Adverb + but also + Adverb
♦ She not only studies hard but also cooks well.
♦ She speaks English not only fluently but also naturally.
♦ He works not only quickly but also efficiently.
3. Subject + Verb + not only + Noun + but also + Noun
♦ He is not only an actor but also a singer.
♦ We need not only food but also shelter.
♦ I like not only hamburgers but also sandwiches.
♦ We visited not only France but also Germany.
4. Subject + not only + Verb + but also + Verb
♦ She not only studies hard but also cooks well.
♦ He not only speaks English but also speaks Chinese.
♦ She can not only sing but also dance.
