[Grammar] not only + but even

[vpriest]

Hi,

John not only volunteered to teach kids who were poor but even became a full time art teacher.

Instead of the usual not only + also, is putting not only + even just fine?

Thanks.

 

[emsr2d2]

I wouldn't.

 

[Rover_KE]

Where did you find the quoted sentence?

If you wrote it yourself, please say so.

 

[teechar]

Instead of the usual not only + also, is putting not only + even OK/acceptable/correct?[STRIKE]just fine?[/STRIKE]

Yes, it is. What you wrote is correct and natural, but note my corrections (including italics) to your question. Also, use "full-time".
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[vpriest]

Where did you find the quoted sentence?

If you wrote it yourself, please say so.

I wrote it.