I have a question about (Both. . .and ) and ( Not only . . . but also )
What is difference between those two? Or I can use any of them?
I like both cats and dogs.
Not only do I like cats but also dogs too.
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Sign up to join this communityI have a question about (Both. . .and ) and ( Not only . . . but also )
What is difference between those two? Or I can use any of them?
I like both cats and dogs.
Not only do I like cats but also dogs too.
When it comes to BOTH-AND, the verbs can't be singular, but for NOT ONLY-BUT ALSO, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.
Examples for BOTH---AND
Both Ravi and Rani are in love with each other. --> Correct
Both Ravi and Rani love each other. --> Also correct
Both Ravi and Rani loves each other. --> Wrong
Examples for NOT ONLY---BUT ALSO
Not only Ravi but also Shiva loves Rani. --> Correct
Not only Ravi but also Shiva love Rani. --> Incorrect
Not only Ravi but also Raja and Shiva love Rani --> Correct
Not only Ravi but also Raja and Shiva loves Rani. --> Incorrect
Not only Ravi and Shiva but also Raja loves Rani. --> Correct
Not only Ravi and Shiva but also Raja love Rani. --> Incorrect