| Element | FORM/USE: 'NOT ONLY … BUT (ALSO)', FOCUS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | coordinated |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can combine clauses using 'not only' in mid position of the first clause followed by … 'but (also)' to introduce the second clause, to give focus. |
| Corrected Learner Example | The atmosphere was friendly, not only because it wasn't too crowded, but also because the waiters always help you. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass) I really like it; not only because it is nice and colourful but because I spent most of my childhood summers there. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 2003; Spanish - European; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
