Abil  +  534086 Sun, 29 Jun 08 10:11 AM She not only loves animals, but (also) devotes herself to their well being. Is "also" a must in such construction of sentences? Many a times, I saw such kind of sentences without "also". Thanks Abil Joined on Wed, Jun 11 2008 Regular Member 861 Constructions, Phrase

	Mister Micawber  +  534185 Sun, 29 Jun 08 02:13 PM . Yes, you should include it.  Many a time we see many a strange thing in language use. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,507 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	Philip  +  534208 Sun, 29 Jun 08 02:44 PM salt/pepper; ham/eggs;  toast/jam; not only/but also Philip Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005 Veteran Member 8,609 At reise er at leve! - H. C. Andersen

	Kooyeen  +  534312 Sun, 29 Jun 08 06:28 PM I think you can get rid of "also", but not of "but" when you want to use "not only / but also". You'll also hear it without all the part "but also". She not only loves animals, she also devotes herself... She not only loves animals, she devotes herself... Kooyeen Joined on Thu, Dec 22 2005 Italy Senior Member 4,933 Parental Advisory / Explicit Posts