This document discusses different types of inclusives that can be used in parallel structures in sentences. It explains that inclusives must use the same word form, such as noun/noun. The inclusives discussed are both...and, not only...but also, and as well as. Examples are provided to illustrate their use with nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. Both...and and not only...but also must be used as pairs, while as well as can stand alone.

1. INCLUSIVES By Kamol Karmakar
Lecturer, DELL,
USTC.

2. Inclusive: an expression that means in
addition to. When using an inclusive, the
same word form must be used in parallel
(noun/noun, adjective/adjective,
adverb/adverb, prepositional
phrase/prepositional phrase etc.)
Some inclusives are: as well as, both …
and, either … or, neither … nor, not only …
but also, whether …or, each, every, all etc.

3. 1) BOTH … AND

4. Both … And: appear as a pair in a sentence.
Using Adjectives: The kids were both tired and
cranky.
Nouns: Both Australia and India qualified for the
semifinal of the Cricket World Cup 2019.
Adverbs: He speaks both sensibly and wisely.
Infinitives: We were determined both to beat the
record and to win over the crowd.
Prepositional Phrases: : Sabbir is good both at
cricket and at football.

5. 2. NOT ONLY … BUT ALSO (Follows the same
rule as the one given for BOTH … AND)
Using Nouns: My favorite food is not only rice but
also green vegetables.
Adjectives: He’s not only intelligent but also funny.
Verbs: I not only sent her many messages but
also tried to telephone her.
Prepositional Phrases: They were on my side not
only in good times but also in bad times.
Adverbs: She writes not only beautifully but also
quickly.

6. 3) AS WELL AS

7. AS WELL AS:
Using verbs: A teacher should entertain as well
as teach.
Prepositional Phrases: Love lives in cottages as well
as in courts.
Adjectives: He is strategic as well as tactical when
expressing a personal judgment.
Adverbs: She sews nicely as well as perfectly.
Nouns: I love travelling as well as reading.

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