Question 39
HardOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
Not only the pupils but also the teacher were punished for the noise.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
With "not only ... but also", the verb agrees with the nearer subject. "The teacher" is singular, so it should be "was punished".
- Concept
- "Not only ... but also": the nearer subject decides
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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