Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option and fill in the blank.

Not only Mandy but his friends also __________ rewarded.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. will

  4. should
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B Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is incorrect because if two subjects of different number and person are joined by “not only but also” they take a verb according to the last number or person, which in the given sentence is plural. (3) and (4) are incorrect because these alone cannot be used in a passive voice sentence whereas the given sentence is also a passive voice sentence.

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