Usages of не только
Я хочу не только чай, но и кофе.
I want not only tea but also coffee.
Вы не только спрашиваете, но и отвечаете вежливо.
You not only ask questions but also answer politely.
Интересно думать не только о будущем, но и о прошлом.
It is interesting to think not only about the future but also about the past.
Дочка говорит, что ей нравится мастерить из картона, а не только лепить из пластилина.
My daughter says that she likes making things out of cardboard and not only modeling with plasticine.
Мне нравятся те детективы, где важна не только тайна, но и характеры людей.
I like those detective stories where not only the mystery matters, but also people’s characters.
В библиотеке можно не только читать, но и писать конспект.
In the library, one can not only read but also take notes.
Он не только не ответил на мой запрос, но и не открыл письмо.
He not only did not answer my request, but also did not open the email.
Я не только не сохранила резервную копию, но и забыла сделать скриншот.
I not only did not save a backup copy, but I also forgot to take a screenshot.
Мы не только не нашли письмо в папке «Входящие», но и случайно отправили его в спам.
We not only did not find the email in the Inbox folder, but also accidentally sent it to spam.
Она не только не вставила диаграмму на слайд, но и забыла выделить заголовок.
She not only did not insert the chart onto the slide, but also forgot to highlight the heading.
Аккуратность в тетради не только радует учителя, но и помогает мне повторять правила.
Neatness in the notebook not only pleases the teacher, but also helps me review the rules.
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