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      Question

      In the following questions, a sentence is divided into

      four parts. Choose the part of the sentence which may contain a grammatical error in it. If all the parts of the sentence are Grammatically correct and contextually Meaningful, choose option β€œno error” as your answer choice. Not only the Deputy Governor (a) / but also the members of (b)/ the Monetary Policy Committee (c)/ prefers a cautious approach.(d)
      A a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Rule: When subjects are joined by β€œNot only… but also,” the verb must agree with the subject nearest to it. Application: The nearest subject is β€œthe members of the Monetary Policy Committee.” Since β€œmembers” is plural, the verb should be prefer (not β€œprefers”).

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