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not only do vs not only does

Both "not only do" and "not only does" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Not only do" is used when the subject of the sentence is plural, while "not only does" is used when the subject is singular.

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Last updated: October 17, 2024 • 11908 views

not only do

This phrase is correct when the subject is plural.

Use "not only do" when the subject is plural, followed by a verb. It is used to emphasize additional information or actions.

Examples:

Not only do they provide excellent service, but they also offer competitive prices.
Not only do the students study hard, but they also participate in extracurricular activities.

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Feb 17, 2011 ... Not only do many writers add that unnecessary comma but also they forget the “ also” word. MN on October 25, 2011 10:49 pm. For clarity and ...
Not only was she sad; she was also angry. They not only need food, but also shelter. Not only do they need food, but they also need shelter. Not only do they ...
“Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did .” ― George Carlin. Read more quotes from George Carlin. Share this quote: ...
Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice ...

Alternatives:

not only are
not only have

not only does

This phrase is correct when the subject is singular.

Use "not only does" when the subject is singular, followed by a verb. It is used to emphasize additional information or actions.

Examples:

Not only does she speak French fluently, but she also knows German.
Not only does the company focus on quality, but it also prioritizes customer satisfaction.

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Sep 6, 2010 ... Not only does my pet dog bite me, but he also barks at me. ;-). Not only are there students in the room, but also parents. (here, the parents are ...
Reader's question: Do you need but or but also in a sentence that starts with Not only (e.g. Not only does she excel at swimming, she dances superbly.) Answer: ...
Apr 22, 2009 ... Not only does the number of migrations vary with the month, but also with the type of species. Not only does the number of migrations vary with ...
Stephen Hawking Quotes. Not only does God play dice, but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen. Stephen Hawking ...

Alternatives:

not only is
not only has

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