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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 “no 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 “Not only… but also,” the verb must agree with the subject nearest to it. Application: The nearest subject is “the members of the Monetary Policy Committee.” Since “members” is plural, the verb should be prefer (not “prefers”).

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