Not Only… But Also

Not Only… But Also

Not Only… But Also

🌟 Introduction

The phrase “Not only… but also” is a useful way to connect two ideas in a sentence. It helps us show that both things are true or both things are important.

Think of it as saying:
💡 “This is true, and that is ALSO true!”

✨ Why Use “Not Only… But Also”?

✔ It makes sentences more interesting.
✔ It helps in clear and strong communication.
✔ It adds emphasis to both parts of the sentence.

🏆 Simple Examples

✅ She is not only kind but also smart.
(She has two good qualities: kindness and intelligence.)

✅ He not only plays football but also studies well.
(He does two things: playing football and studying.)

✅ The cake is not only delicious but also very soft.
(The cake has two special features: delicious taste and softness.)

🎯 How to Use “Not Only… But Also” Correctly?

🔹 Before describing words (adjectives):

  • The movie is not only exciting but also funny.
  • The test was not only difficult but also very long.

🔹 Before action words (verbs):

  • He not only sings but also plays the guitar.
  • They not only study hard but also participate in sports.

🔹 Before phrases (longer descriptions):

  • The park is not only beautiful with green trees but also peaceful and quiet.
  • The book is not only full of adventure but also teaches an important lesson.

🎯 Tip to Remember:
✔ Place “Not only” before the first idea and “But also” before the second idea.
✔ Keep both parts similar (e.g., both should be adjectives, verbs, or phrases).

🎨 Practice Questions

    1. She is smart and hardworking.
    2. He plays football and cricket.
    3. The car is fast and expensive.
    4. The weather is hot and humid.
    5. She speaks English and French.
    6. The park is clean and beautiful.
    7. He sings well and dances well.
    8. The teacher is kind and helpful.
    9. The movie was exciting and emotional.
    10. The cake is soft and delicious.
    11. The tree is tall, standing strong in the middle of the park. Its leaves are green and sway in the wind.
    12. He fixes cars in his workshop every day. He repairs bikes and even builds new vehicles from old parts.
    13. The rabbit is white with soft fur. Its ears are long, and its tiny nose twitches when it smells food.
    14. She helps her friends whenever they are in trouble. She supports her neighbors by running errands and assisting them with their work.
    15. The train is fast, reaching its destination in a few hours. Its engine is noisy and rumbles loudly on the tracks.
    16. The dog is friendly to its owners. It is playful and loves to run around the park, chasing birds and balls.
    17. The movie is scary, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. It is fun to watch because of the exciting twists and turns.
    18. He is funny, always making jokes that make people laugh. He is clever and can solve difficult problems quickly.
    19. The classroom is big, with enough space for many students. It is bright because of the large windows that let in natural sunlight.
    20. The garden has flowers of different colors. It has trees that provide shade and a peaceful place to relax.
    21. She paints well, creating beautiful artwork with bright colors. She draws well too, making detailed sketches of animals and people.
    22. The river is deep and flows swiftly through the valley. Its banks are wide, covered with green grass and wildflowers.
    23. The mountain is high, standing tall against the sky. It looks beautiful with its snow-covered peaks and misty clouds.
    24. They enjoy singing and perform in school concerts. They love dancing and participate in talent competitions.
    25. The ice cream is cold, giving a refreshing feeling on hot days. It tastes sweet, with rich flavors of chocolate and vanilla.
    26. The car is fast and moves smoothly on highways. Its design is expensive and features luxurious leather seats.
    27. The music is loud, filling the entire room with its beats. It sounds clear, making every instrument stand out perfectly.
    28. The road is long, stretching across hills and valleys. It appears smooth and well-maintained for travelers.
    29. The hotel is nice, offering excellent service to its guests. Its rooms are comfortable, with soft beds and modern facilities.
    30. He has held their injured bodies, feeling the weight of their pain. He has felt their broken spirits, understanding their silent suffering.


    Solutions

    1. She is not only smart but also hardworking.
    2. He not only plays football but also cricket.
    3. The car is not only fast but also expensive.
    4. The weather is not only hot but also humid.
    5. She not only speaks English but also French.
    6. The park is not only clean but also beautiful.
    7. He not only sings well but also dances well.
    8. The teacher is not only kind but also helpful.
    9. The movie was not only exciting but also emotional.
    10. The cake is not only soft but also delicious.
    11. The tree is not only tall, standing strong in the middle of the park, but also has leaves that are green and sway in the wind.
    12. He not only fixes cars in his workshop every day, but also repairs bikes and builds new vehicles from old parts.
    13. The rabbit is not only white with soft fur, but also has long ears and a tiny nose that twitches when it smells food.
    14. She not only helps her friends whenever they are in trouble, but also supports her neighbors by running errands and assisting them with their work.
    15. The train is not only fast, reaching its destination in a few hours, but also has a noisy engine that rumbles loudly on the tracks.
    16. The dog is not only friendly to its owners, but also playful and loves to run around the park, chasing birds and balls.
    17. The movie is not only scary, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, but also fun to watch because of the exciting twists and turns.
    18. He is not only funny, always making jokes that make people laugh, but also clever and can solve difficult problems quickly.
    19. The classroom is not only big, with enough space for many students, but also bright because of the large windows that let in natural sunlight.
    20. The garden not only has flowers of different colors, but also trees that provide shade and a peaceful place to relax.
    21. She not only paints well, creating beautiful artwork with bright colors, but also draws well, making detailed sketches of animals and people.
    22. The river is not only deep and flows swiftly through the valley, but also has wide banks covered with green grass and wildflowers.
    23. The mountain is not only high, standing tall against the sky, but also looks beautiful with its snow-covered peaks and misty clouds.
    24. They not only enjoy singing and perform in school concerts, but also love dancing and participate in talent competitions.
    25. The ice cream is not only cold, giving a refreshing feeling on hot days, but also tastes sweet, with rich flavors of chocolate and vanilla.
    26. The car is not only fast and moves smoothly on highways, but also has an expensive design featuring luxurious leather seats.
    27. The music is not only loud, filling the entire room with its beats, but also sounds clear, making every instrument stand out perfectly.
    28. The road is not only long, stretching across hills and valleys, but also appears smooth and well-maintained for travelers.
    29. The hotel is not only nice, offering excellent service to its guests, but also has comfortable rooms with soft beds and modern facilities.
    30. He has not only held their injured bodies, feeling the weight of their pain, but also felt their broken spirits, understanding their silent suffering.
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