Element FORM/USE: 'BOTH … AND' WITH PHRASES AND CLAUSES
SuperCat CONJUNCTIONS
SubCat coordinating
Lexical Range N/A
Level B2
Cando Can use 'both … and' to combine phrases and clauses, often for emphasis.
Corrected Learner Example And we have won a high reputation both at home and abroad. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Pass)

A lot of people think that television can both entertain and educate. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 2004; Italian; Pass)

Why not buying some extra beer and sell them on the beach? So, I could both get some enjoyment and make some money. So that was I did. (B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example And we have won high reputation both at home and abroad. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Pass)

A lot of people think that television can both entertain and educate. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 2004; Italian; Pass)

So, I could both get some enjoyment and make some money. (B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass)

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