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    Question

    In each of the following sentences, a part is given in

    bold. Choose the best alternative that improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If no improvement is required, choose E. The committee concluded that the proposed measures were not only impractical but also they failed to address the fundamental causes of the issue effectively.
    A but also failed to address the fundamental causes of the issue effectively Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B but also failing to address the fundamental causes of the issue effectively Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C but also they have failed to address the fundamental causes of the issue effectively Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D but also fail to address the fundamental causes of the issue effectively Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rule: not only… but also → parallel structure Incorrect: → “but also they failed” (extra subject breaks structure) Correct: → but also failed Word meanings: Impractical = not feasible Fundamental causes = root reasons Thus: → were not only impractical but also failed Option A is correct.

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