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[1364]

Hi there,

I wonder whether this structure is acceptable or not?

(auxiliary verb , verb?, subject,the main verb ),"which is preceded by (not only) "

I mean when we have a main verb ,what is the function of that one after aux

All the best

[negar_aghili]

dear 1364 you must have seen this structure in a text. so, isn't it better if you mention the sentence, and then teachers tell you if this structure is correct or not?????

[Tdol]

It doesn't sound like the normal pattern after 'not only'- can you quote it?

[Casiopea]

Right. There should be only one main verb. Given your example structure: auxiliary verb, verb?, subject, the main verb, the second verb is out of place. Here's the structure you're looking for:

not only + Auxiliary + Subject + Main Verb
type 1: Not only would he say . . .
=> Note, there should be only one main verb; e.g., say

Subject + Auxiliary + not only + Nain Verb
type 2: He would not only say . . .

[1364]

Right. There should be only one main verb. Given your example structure: auxiliary verb, verb?, subject, the main verb, the second verb is out of place. Here's the structure you're looking for:
not only + Auxiliary + Subject + Main Verb
type 1: Not only would he say . . .
=> Note, there should be only one main verb; e.g., say
Subject + Auxiliary + not only + main Verb
type 2: He would not only say . . .

Thank you dear Casiopea,I saw this structure in a answer key of a testing book,and I really got surprised .again thanks for your reply.

Best regards

[1364]

Right. There should be only one main verb. Given your example structure: auxiliary verb, verb?, subject, the main verb, the second verb is out of place. Here's the structure you're looking for:
not only + Auxiliary + Subject + Main Verb
type 1: Not only would he say . . .
=> Note, there should be only one main verb; e.g., say
Subject + Auxiliary + not only + main Verb
type 2: He would not only say . . .

Thank you dear Casiopea,I saw this structure in a answer key of a testing book,and I really got surprised .again thanks for your reply.
Best regards

[Casiopea]

You're most welcome, 1364.