| Element | FORM/USE: 'BOTH … AND' WITH PHRASES AND CLAUSES |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CONJUNCTIONS |
| SubCat | coordinating |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'both … and' to combine phrases and clauses, often for emphasis. |
| Corrected Learner Example | And we have won a high reputation both at home and abroad. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Pass) A lot of people think that television can both entertain and educate. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 2004; Italian; Pass) Why not buying some extra beer and sell them on the beach? So, I could both get some enjoyment and make some money. So that was I did. (B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | And we have won high reputation both at home and abroad. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Pass) A lot of people think that television can both entertain and educate. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 2004; Italian; Pass) So, I could both get some enjoyment and make some money. (B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
