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The amazing and confusing uses of "not only, but also (but... as wel)l". *It is not only of immense size, but is extremely accurate as well.

本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛1 At that time, however, she was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded as unsinkable, for she had sixteen water-tight compartments.

Why not change “was not only” to “not only was”

2 These peculiar forms not only seemed designed to shock people emotionally, but to give them electric shocks as well.

Why not change “not only seemed design to” into “seemed designed not only to”

3 These days, advertisers not only offer free samples but free cars, free houses, and free trips round the world as well.

Why not change “not only offer free” into “offer not only free”

4 Newspapers exert such tremendous influence that they cannot only bring about major changes to the lives of ordinary people but can even overthrow a government.
Why not change “but can even” into “but even”

5 If the project is successful, scientists will not only learn a great deal about the earth, but possibly about the nature of the universe itself.

6 These attracted many visitors for they were not only of great architectural interest, but contained a large number of beautifully preserved frescoes as well.

7 Winter was coming on and the hills threatened the surrounding villages with destruction, for heavy rain would not only wash away the soil but would cause serious floods as well.

8 It is not only of immense size, but is extremely accurate as well.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
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  • 工作学习 / English / The amazing and confusing uses of "not only, but also (but... as wel)l". *It is not only of immense size, but is extremely accurate as well.
    本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛1 At that time, however, she was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded as unsinkable, for she had sixteen water-tight compartments.

    Why not change “was not only” to “not only was”

    2 These peculiar forms not only seemed designed to shock people emotionally, but to give them electric shocks as well.

    Why not change “not only seemed design to” into “seemed designed not only to”

    3 These days, advertisers not only offer free samples but free cars, free houses, and free trips round the world as well.

    Why not change “not only offer free” into “offer not only free”

    4 Newspapers exert such tremendous influence that they cannot only bring about major changes to the lives of ordinary people but can even overthrow a government.
    Why not change “but can even” into “but even”

    5 If the project is successful, scientists will not only learn a great deal about the earth, but possibly about the nature of the universe itself.

    6 These attracted many visitors for they were not only of great architectural interest, but contained a large number of beautifully preserved frescoes as well.

    7 Winter was coming on and the hills threatened the surrounding villages with destruction, for heavy rain would not only wash away the soil but would cause serious floods as well.

    8 It is not only of immense size, but is extremely accurate as well.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
    • Who can explain the grammar in those uses, please?.