How do you punctuate Not Only But Also?

“Not only… but also” can be used to connect either nouns or clauses. When it connects nouns, you never use commas, but when connecting clauses that are complete sentences, you use a comma to separate them. My favorite food is not only lobster but also scallops and shrimp.

Do I need a comma in my sentence?

Commas don’t just signify pauses in a sentence — precise rules govern when to use this punctuation mark. Commas are needed before coordinating conjunctions, after dependent clauses (when they precede independent clauses), and to set off appositives.

Did I use a semicolon correctly checker?

If you want to check whether or not you’re using a semicolon correctly, just read the two clauses on their own and see if they make sense. If they don’t, it’s a miss. The last two examples attempt to connect a dependent clause with an independent clause using a semicolon; it should be a comma.

Is but also grammatically correct?

It’s correct to write the sentence this way, with no comma: When writing, Ann considers not only her topic but also her audience. But if you really want to show special emphasis, you can add a comma: When writing, Ann considers not only her topic, but also her audience.

What can I use instead of but also?

Replace not only…but also with synonyms like: moreover, besides, as well as, similarly, and equally important….Here are 20 replacements and synonyms for the correlative conjunction not only but also:

• as well as.
• likewise.
• similarly.
• in the same way.
• and.
• in addition to.
• furthermore.
• additionally.

Does my sentence need a semicolon?

Rules for Using Semicolons A semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. When a semicolon is used to join two or more ideas (parts) in a sentence, those ideas are then given equal position or rank.

What are the 8 rules for commas?

Commas (Eight Basic Uses)

• Use a comma to separate independent clauses.
• Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase.
• Use a comma between all items in a series.
• Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses.
• Use a comma to set off appositives.
• Use a comma to indicate direct address.
• Use commas to set off direct quotations.

Can you have 2 semicolons in a sentence?

Generally, no. It serves the same structural function as a period, but indicates a relationship between the two independent clauses. That kind of falls to pieces if you start stringing them together. If if you’ve got two semicolons, just make one a period.