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LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Pattern I
not only + (verb) + (pronoun) ... + but (pronoun) also
- is used to emphasize two related actions or qualities, where the second is usually a more surprising or notable addition
Examples:
Not only did she finish the project early, but she also presented it in front of the whole team.
Not only has he won the award, but he also earned a scholarship for his achievements.
Pattern II
not until... + do / did + (pronoun)
- is used to emphasize that something didn’t happen until a certain point in time
Examples:
Not until the end of the week did I realize how much work was left to do.
Not until she apologized did I understand her point of view.
Pattern III
only if... will + (something)
- is used to express a condition that must be met for something to happen, usually indicating that the action or event will occur only under certain circumstances
Examples:
Only if she agrees to the terms will we proceed with the deal.
Only if you study hard will you pass the exam.
Pattern IV
only when... does / do / did + (something)
- is used to emphasize that something happens only at a particular moment in time, usually as a consequence of a specific event
Examples:
Only when the meeting was over did we start working on the next project.
Only when the clock strikes midnight does the celebration begin.
LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Two friends, Alice and John, are sitting at a café catching up.
Alice
John
Wow, that's impressive!Not since I’ve worked with her have I seen such dedication.
Alice
Yeah, I didn’t realize how hard she was working behind the scenes. Not until the event was over did I realize just how much effort she put in.
John
It’s amazing. Only if you give her more responsibilities will you see her potential even more.
Alice
I agree. Only when she took charge of the whole presentation did I see how capable she really is.
John
Absolutely. And only after she received recognition did the whole team start noticing her skills.
Alice
Little did we know that she had been preparing for weeks in advance!
John
Right!Little did she realize how much her actions would inspire the rest of the team.
Alice
I think we all have a lot to learn from her commitment.
John
Definitely. Maybe we should consider giving her more leadership opportunities in the future
QUESTIONS
1. What did Sarah accomplish in addition to finishing her presentation early?
2. What does Alice suggest will help Sarah's potential be more recognized?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the target structures.
1. I heard the news, did I realize how serious the situation was.
2. you finish the report, will you be able to leave the office.
3. I started the project, did I understand the challenges ahead.
B. Direction: Imagine different scenarios and respond using the structure "Only if... will" or "Only when... do."
For example:
Can I go to the party tonight?
Sample response: Only if you finish my chores will you be able to go.
1. What should I do to achieve my goals?
Your response: .
2. Are we moving forward with the project?
Your response: .
3. Can we start the meeting?
Your response: .
You know, not only did Sarah finish her presentation early, but she also managed to help with the setup for the event!