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by Diehard_Learner » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:22 am
Which of the two sentences is correct, or are both fine?

1. Not only is she a great dancer but she is also an amazing mathematician.

2. Not only is she a great dancer but also an amazing mathematician.
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by adthedaddy » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:37 am
In my opinion, the first form of sentence is correct. Overhere, the adverb comes before the subject.

The second sentence would sound better if written as "She is not only a great dancer but also an amazing mathematician.
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary" - Steve Jobs
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by Diehard_Learner » Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:20 pm
Thanks adthedaddy!
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by Diehard_Learner » Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:47 am
Hi adthedaddy,

What about the following sentence? Is it also wrong?

Not only is he intelligent, but also humble.
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