Other - X is not, Y is not either
其他 — X也不是、Y也不是
Here we deal with the types of syntagms (nominal phrases, verbal phrases, adjectival phrases, etc.) and their structure.
Elements
How to use it
- Use X is not, Y is not either as a fixed expression, without changing the order of characters.
- Placement: place X is not, Y is not either at the beginning of the sentence or in a dash, just before the idea you are commenting on.
- Context: use this formula to introduce an opinion, reaction, or transition in a conversation.
- Start by memorizing the global sense, then reuse the formula in complete sentences.
- Insert the formula as a whole in a complete sentence, without breaking it or rearranging it.
Notes and exceptions
- Do not break the expression into isolated words
- it functions as a block.
- Avoid literal translation and learn the global sense in context first.
- Reuse the formula in a complete sentence, not as a single word.
Common mistakes
- Do not break the expression into isolated words
- it functions as a block.
- Avoid literal translation and learn the global sense in context first.
- Reuse the formula in a complete sentence, not as a single word.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Use **X is not, Y is not either** as a fixed expression, without changing the order of characters.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Placement: place **X is not, Y is not either** at the beginning of the sentence or in a dash, just before the idea you are commenting on.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: use this formula to introduce an opinion, reaction, or transition in a conversation.)
4. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Start by memorizing the global sense, then reuse the formula in complete sentences.)