Fixed Formulas - Except … (else), … also, … all
— 除了 ……（以外）、……还、也、都……
Understand the use of … also / … all and their placement in the sentence.
Elements
How to use it
- For also, take a model sentence like except him, nobody came. (Except him, nobody came.) and replace only the variable information.
- Copy a model sentence (except him, nobody came.) and replace the subject/objects/time keeping the same structure.
- After replacement, check that 了 / not / didn't /吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.
- Context: use this structure to describe facts or actions in a complete sentence.
Examples
除了他，誰也沒來。
chu2 le5 ta1 , shei2 ye3 mei2 lai2
Except him, nobody came.
除了英語，他也會法語。
chu2 le5 Ying1 yu3 , ta1 ye3 hui4 Fa3 yu3
In addition to English, he also masters French.
他也会来。
tā yě huì lái.
He will also come.
这样也可以。
zhè yàng yě kěyǐ.
You can do it like that as well.
Notes and exceptions
- 了 — Aspect / change of state: Marks an accomplished event or a change in the situation.
- Note: 了 is not required in all past sentences.
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **also**, take a model sentence like **except him, nobody came.** (Except him, nobody came.) and replace only the variable information.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Copy a model sentence (**except him, nobody came.**) and replace the subject/objects/time keeping the same structure.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(After replacement, check that 了 / not / didn't /吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.)
4. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: use this structure to describe facts or actions in a complete sentence.)