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pankaj

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· 1 Months ago

explanation (Question: 186507.1 )

dear friends," we use not only X but also Y" in formal contexts. but we can some times leave out 'also'.
when a sentence start with 'not only' then inversion is must.

Question:
DIRECTIONS: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

If we objectively ponder on the mystery behind (1)/ miseries, we find that as long as we restrict (2)/ ourselves to the means of happiness, we are left in the lurch.
(3)/ No error (4)

Options:
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (4)
Solution:
Ans: (1) "Ponder over" is a phrase which means to contemplate, to think.

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· 1 Months ago

@Ankit Sengar

Dear student,

*We use not only X but also Y in formal contexts:

The war caused not only destruction and death but also generations of hatred between the two communities.

The car not only is economical but also feels good to drive.

This investigation is not only one that is continuing and worldwide but also one that we expect to continue for quite some time.



*We can sometimes leave out also:

I identified with Denzel Washington not only as an actor but as a person.



*To add emphasis, we can use not only at the beginning of a clause. When we do this, we invert the subject and the verb:

Not only was it raining all day at the wedding but also the band was late.

Not only will they paint the outside of the house but also the inside.



*When there is no auxiliary verb or main verb be, we use do, does, did:

Not only did she forget my birthday, but she also didn’t even apologise for forgetting it.


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Ankit Sengar

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· 1 Months ago

Inversion..?...please state the rule and exception for it( Not only but also ) in detail with example.
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