Question

Select the most appropriate phrase to replace the underlined phrase in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. Select 'No correction required' as the answer, if the sentence is correct as it is. Not only a prolonged delay in regulatory approvals, but also repeated revisions in compliance norms across departments, have contributed towards the slowdown in execution of the project despite adequate funding .

With not onlybut also, verb agrees with nearest subject Nearest subject revisions plural have contributed Only B matches correlative agreement.

A has contributed to the slowdown in the execution of the project despite adequate funding

B have contributed to the slowdown in execution of the project despite adequate funding

C has contributed towards slowdown in execution of the project despite adequate funding

D have contributed towards the slowdown in the execution of the project despite of adequate funding

E No correction required

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