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 .Solution
• With not only…but also, verb agrees with nearest subject • Nearest subject = revisions (plural) → have contributed Only B matches correlative agreement.
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