Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate of the given options.

Children do not normally understand the thinking processes of elders, nor _____________ those of the youngsters.

  1. do the elders

  2. do the elders understand

  3. the elders

  4. the elders understand

  5. the elders do
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 'neither...nor' constructions with inverted auxiliary verbs, the second part must repeat the auxiliary and main verb. 'Nor do the elders understand' provides the complete verb structure needed after 'nor'. Other options either omit the verb or place it incorrectly.

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