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      Question

      Each sentence is divided into five parts (a), (b), (c),

      (d) and (e). One of these parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error. If there is no error, choose option (e). Not only the senior economists (a) / but also the finance minister (b) / were concerned about (c) / the sudden depreciation of the currency (d). / No error (e) 
      A a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E e Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Rule of Not only… but also: The verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Subjects: Senior economists Finance minister Nearest subject to verb = finance minister (singular) Incorrect verb: Were concerned Correct verb: Was concerned Correct sentence: Not only the senior economists but also the finance minister was concerned about the sudden depreciation. Thus error lies in part (c)

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