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Not only are they vs Not only they are

The correct phrase is "not only are they." In English, the word order for this structure is "not only + auxiliary verb + subject." The other phrase is incorrect as it doesn't follow this word order pattern.
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Not only are they

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize a point by adding additional information. It is typically followed by another clause that continues the thought.
  • Jan 9, 2021 ... Not only are they not fixing the agency walls they also removed the floor and swapped it with this blue checkered pattern... · Comments Section.
  • Jan 23, 2014 ... I am in doubt about the word order on the bold letters. It sounds a little bit weird for me. "Not only are they not here, but they didn't ...
  • Oct 18, 2023 ... Not only are they easy to set up and use, but they are very versatile and provide a look that you can't get with other modifiers."
  • May 31, 2024 ... Not only are they keeping up with the disappearance and cannibalism insinuations, but we already have a dog themed decorations.
  • Oct 11, 2024 ... 56 likes, 0 comments - alsflora on October 11, 2024: "Celebrating brumeliads. Not only are they colorful and tough but they are also very ...
  • May 19, 2020 ... I love flowers! Not only are they beautiful, but they symbolize life and growth. Lady Bird Johnson said it best when she said, ...
  • Mar 24, 2023 ... Not only are they beautiful twin sisters but Elizabeth and Karen compete in fencing and are attending two different universities to continue ...
  • Apr 16, 2017 ... "Not only are they not equally intelligent" ('Not only' with a negative context) · You missed out a 'not' in your quote! I've stuck it in for you ...
  • Mar 6, 2019 ... | Montessori activities, Montessori practical… lacing boards: made these out of cedar so not only are they ...

Not only they are

This phrase is incorrect in English. The correct word order for this structure is "not only + auxiliary verb + subject."

  • Apr 28, 2022 ... Barragan really should've fought Yamamoto. Not only they are parallel to each other, Respira vs Ryujin Jakka would be very interesting.
  • Dec 13, 2007 ... hola quisiera saber de qué manera está bien: 1.Not only are they charming but also helpful. 2.Not only they are charming but also helpful.
  • Oct 1, 2018 ... Not only they are an army, they are family. r/Gunpla - So you guys like to post PG Unicorns eh? Well, · imgur.com. Open. Archived post. New ...
  • Apr 11, 2022 ... ... not only they are able to send/receive emails, but a few people have “Full Access” to those mailboxes simultaneously. I am just shocked! No ...
  • Feb 20, 2023 ... Welcome to the world of Amazon! abandon hope all ye who enter here! Not only they are allowed to do that, but you should consider yourself lucky ...
  • Mar 6, 2017 ... Not only they are present everywhere, but they are also unimaginably diverse and numerous. If we count the cells living in and on our body ...
  • Not only they are great people but they also mean a lot to me because they were the first ” American ” couple in front of my lens. Back then my English was ...
  • Jul 13, 2018 ... Not only they are learning hard right now as we are finishing our second week of bootcamp but also eager to give and share their knowledge ...

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