#Use of ‘as well as’, ‘either – or’, ‘not only – but also’
Ex. He is a prolific writer and voracious reader. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’ and ‘not only - but also’.)
Ans. He is a prolific writer as well as voracious reader.
Ans. He is not only a prolific writer but also a voracious reader.
Ex. He will join us tomorrow otherwise next week.
Ans. He will either join us tomorrow or next week.
Exercises for practice:
• Industrial revolution gave people opportunity to work and earn more money. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’ and ‘not only – but also’.)
• Migration was required for their safety and better future. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’ and ‘not only – but also.)
• They were fighting for equal rights and respect in society. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’ and ‘not only - but also’.)
• You will get lucrative salary or work - life balance. (Use either – or and rewrite the sentence.)
• The winners were given cash prizes and certificates. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’ and ‘not only - but also’.)
• You can help me or complete your own project. (Use either – or and rewrite the sentence.)
Answers:
• A) Industrial revolution gave people opportunity to work as well as earn more money.
B) Industrial revolution gave people opportunity not only to work but also earn more money. / Not only did Industrial revolution give people opportunity to work but also earn more money
• A) Migration was required for their safety as well as better future.
B) Migration was required for not only their safety but also better future.
• A) They were fighting for equal rights as well as respect in society.
B) They were fighting for not only equal rights but also respect in society.
• You will either get lucrative salary or work – life balance.
• A) The winners were given cash prizes as well as certificates.
B) The winners were given not only cash prizes but also certificates.
• You can either help me or complete your own project.
