Element FORM/USE: 'BOTH … AND' WITH NOUNS
SuperCat CONJUNCTIONS
SubCat coordinating
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use 'both … and' to combine noun phrases, to give emphasis.
Corrected Learner Example I felt sorry for you because both friends and family are very important and having to pick one is very hard. (Turkey; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Turkish; Pass)

As a result of our aggressive and successful expansion strategy, both our market share and the number of our staff are increasing tremendously. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Chinese; Fail)

Argentina has both wonderful country landscapes and excellent towns to enjoy. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example I felt sorry for you because both friends and family are very important and the decision of picking one is very hard. (Turkey; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Turkish; Pass)

As a result of our agressive and successful expansion strategy, both our market share and the number of our staff are increasing tremendously. (China; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Chinese; Fail)

Argentina has both wonderful country landscapes and excellent town places to enjoy. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

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