Which is the correct one?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

They went to the movies and had dinner in a restaurant. (not only – but also)

  • Not only did they go to the movies but they also had dinner in a restaurant.
  • Not only did they go to the movies but also had dinner in a restaurant.

Can they both be correct?

2

The first is the better of the two. The second which omits parts of the sentence which are then intended to be assumed sounds ‘off’.

3

Thanks.