Multiple choice

Directions: The question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Nothing but fraud and double dealing are discernible in his actions.

  1. Nothing but fraud and double dealing are discernible in his actions.

  2. Nothing except fraud and double dealing are discernible in his actions.

  3. Nothing but fraud and double dealing is discernible in his actions.

  4. Anything but fraud and double dealing is discernible in his actions.

  5. Nothing but frauds and double dealings are discernible in his actions.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

With 'nothing' singular form is used. So, option 3 is correct.

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