grammar · academic
Both ... and ...
Connects two equally important items; implies both are true and takes a plural verb.
Examples
“Both students and teachers attended the seminar.”
“Both the economy and the environment need careful planning.”
“Both my sister and my brother are studying abroad.”
Band 8 sentence
“Both policymakers and industry leaders must take immediate action if we are to reduce carbon emissions effectively.”
Collocations
- Both X and Y + verb
Common mistakes
Both my mother and father is supportive.→Both my mother and father are supportive.
Both my friend and me went to the concert.→Both my friend and I went to the concert.
Say it for a higher band
5and→6both→7+Both ... and ...
Synonyms
Not only ... but also ...
Easily confused
Not only ... but also ...
“Not only the government but also citizens must contribute to reducing pollution.”
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