| Idx | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | only |
| Sub Entry Number | 1 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He not only was a talented pianist but also a great composer. |
| Correct Sentence | He was not only a talented pianist but also a great composer. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He [[not only was]] a talented pianist but also a great composer. |
| Cloze Sentence | He [[was not only]] a talented pianist but also a great composer. |
| Cloze Answer | was not only |
| Choices | was not only | not only was |
| Explanation | The position of not only should be the same as the position of but also (i.e. immediately before an object, immediately before a main verb, etc). Compare: 'He injured not only his shoulder but also his elbow.' ('his shoulder' and 'his elbow' are both objects) 'He not only injured his back but also hurt his head.' ('injured' and 'hurt' are both verbs) |
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