Reply Sat 11 May, 2013 08:03 am
Dearest English teachers,
Please teach me English by advising if my following sentence is acceptable.
Not only have I given my mother ice-cream but also gave her blueberries today and will give her a treat on Mother's Day.
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Reply Sat 11 May, 2013 08:12 am
@Loh Jane,
It makes sense, would be better if you put a comma after ice cream, and after today.

Are you meaning you gave her ice cream on a day prior to today, blueberries today, and a treat in the future?

If I gave her both ice cream and blueberries today, I would have said...

Not only have I given my mom ice cream and blueberries today, I'll give her a treat on Mothers Day too.

If you had given the ice cream and blueberries on 2 separate days, I might say...

Not only have I given my mom ice cream and blueberries, I'm giving her a treat on Mother Day.
Loh Jane
 
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Reply Sat 11 May, 2013 08:18 am
@chai2,
Hi chai2,
thanks a lot for your explanation. I have given her blueberries and ice-cream today.
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Reply Sat 11 May, 2013 11:44 am
@Loh Jane,
Not only have I provided Mom ice cream and blueberries today but also intend her a similar treat on Mothers' Day
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