Learn English – Is this “not only…but…as well” sentence correct

sentence-construction

Its a sentence written by a school kid.

Not only can they (school activities) help us to be physically stronger, but can break the routine to provide relaxation as well.

Best Answer

Not quite. The second phrase needs a subject or a connector to the subject in the first phrase.

Not only can they (school activities) help us to be physically stronger, but they can break the routine to provide relaxation as well.

or

Not only can they (school activities) help us to be physically stronger, but can also break the routine to provide relaxation as well.