Not only the money but also the jewels ____ locked up in the safe.
当 not only... but also 连接主语时,谓语动词是使用单数还是使用复数呢?
如同 or, either...or 和 neither...nor 一样,用 not only...but also 连接主语时,谓语动词的数应服从接近原则:最靠近谓语动词的部分亦即 but also 后面的部分(名词或代词)决定谓语动词的数。因此上道考题的空白处应填 are。再如:
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Not only the teacher but also the students were invited. 不但那位教师被邀请,而且学生们也被邀请了。
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Not only the students but also the teacher was invited. 不仅学生们被邀请,而且那位教师也被邀请了。
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Not only you but also I am to blame. 不仅仅你,而且我也应受到责备。
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Not only he but also you are to blame. 不但他,你也要受到责备。上面的原则也适用于 not... but:
Not you, but I am to blame. 不是你，而是我该受责备。
请做下面的英语试题：
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Not only the child but also the mother ____ when the bus drove across the mountains. A. is frightened B. are frightened C. was frightened D. were frightened
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Not only I but also Jane and Mary ____ tired of having one examination after another. A. is B. are C. am D. be(全国高考)