Xiao Ming took his cellphone to school and① played cellphone in class,so② his head teacher was very angry.He said to Xiao Ming,“Others are studying hard while③ you are playing hard.You either quit school or break the cellphone.④” Xiao Ming didn’t want to break his cellphone but⑤ he couldn’t quit school either.He thought to himself,“ Break it,or I will be dismissed.⑥” If he was dismissed,not only would his mother cry but also his father would give him a spanking①.
[规则感悟] ①and,not only...but (also)...,both...and...,neither...nor...等表并列、顺承或递进关系。②for,so表因果关系。③while作为并列连词,强调两种情况的对比。④or,either...or...,not...but...等表选择关系。⑤but,yet,whereas等表转折关系。⑥and,or 表条件或结果关系,常用于句型“祈使句+and/or+陈述句”中。
上述所有连词在使用时,一定要注意连词所连接的成分都是同样的结构。如果连接单词则两边都是单词,如果连接句子则两边都是句子,如果连接短语则两边都是短语。不能出现一边是连接名词,另一边连接句子或动词短语等其他情况。如:
Not only can it help you improve your English,but also can help you find more friends.(×)
Not only can it help you improve your English,but also it can help you find more friends.(√)
1.not only...but also...连接的两个并列分句,可使用部分倒装,但只倒装not only 引导的分句。
Not only does she treat us with consideration but also she teaches in a humorous way.
她不但对我们体贴,而且还用一种幽默的方式教学。