Multiple choice

Directions: This 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 the best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose any one of the others.

Not only are reindeer used for their hides and milk, but they also pull sleighs.

  1. Not only are reindeer used for their hides and milk, but they also pull sleighs.

  2. Not only are reindeer used for their hides and milk, but also for pulling sleighs.

  3. Not only are reindeer used for their hides and milk, but to pull sleighs as well.

  4. Not only are reindeer used for their hides and milk, but also to pull sleighs.

  5. Not only are reindeer used for their hides and milk, but they are also used for pulling sleighs.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for (1): The correct usage is 'not only for'…'but also for'… In this case, the first part of the sentence is in the passive voice, while the second is in the active.

Explanation for (2): The correct usage is 'not only for'…'but also for'… In this case, the first part of the sentence is in the passive voice, while the second is in the active. (2) corrects the error. Therefore, (2) is the correct answer.

Explanation for (3): The correct usage is 'not only for'…'but also for'… In this case, the first part of the sentence is in the passive voice, while the second is in the active.
Explanation for (4): The correct usage is 'not only for'…'but also for'… In this case, the first part of the sentence is in the passive voice, while the second is in the active. Explanation for (5): This option is too wordy.