Not Only But Also Exercises

1. What does the conjunction "not only... but also" emphasize?

Only the first element
Only the second element
Both elements equally
Neither element

2. Which of the following sentences uses "not only... but also" correctly?

Not only she is a teacher, but also a writer.
She is not only a teacher, but also a writer.
She not only is a teacher but also a writer.
She is a teacher, not only but also a writer.

3. Which of the following is NOT a rule for using "not only... but also"?

Always use "not only" before the first element.
Always use a comma after the first element.
Always use "but also" after the second element.
Use the same verb tense for both elements.

4. Which of the following is an alternative to "not only... but also"?

Furthermore
Despite
Although
However

5. Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?

Not only did he read the book, but also watched the movie.
He not only read the book but also watched the movie.
He read not only the book but also watched the movie.
He read the book, not only but also watched the movie.

6. Which of the following sentences uses "not only... but also" to connect words?

Not only did she visit Paris, but also Rome.
She visited not only Paris but also Rome.
She not only visited Paris but also Rome.
She visited Paris, not only but also Rome.

7. Which of the following sentences uses "not only... but also" to connect clauses?

Not only she sings, but also dances.
She not only sings but also dances.
She sings not only but also dances.
She sings, not only but also dances.

8. Which sentence does NOT use "not only... but also" correctly?

Not only is he smart, but also hard-working.
He is not only smart but also hard-working.
He not only is smart but also hard-working.
He is smart, not only but also hard-working.

9. Which of the following sentences uses "not only... but also" to connect phrases?

She not only runs fast but also jumps high.
Not only she runs fast, but also jumps high.
She runs not only fast but also jumps high.
She runs fast, not only but also jumps high.

10. Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "not only... but also"?

As well as
Moreover
In addition to
Despite