Question 46
HardOriginal questionChoose the best replacement for the words in brackets. If they are correct as they are, choose "No improvement".
Not only [she sings] but she also dances.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
"Not only" at the start turns the verb round with "does": "Not only does she sing, but she also dances."
Worth noting
"Sings she" turns the order round but leaves out "does", which a present verb needs.
- Concept
- The turned-round verb after "not only"
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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