Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

The centre should play a leading role not only in formulating policies but also to ensure the speedy implementation.

  1. but also to ensure the speedy implementation.

  2. but in ensuring the speedy implementation also.

  3. but also in ensuring speedy implementation.

  4. but to ensure the speedy implementation also.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence has error of parallelism. The gerund form in the first part of sentence (formulating) cannot take infinitive in the latter part (to ensure).This option corrects the error of parallel structure: 'Not only in… but also in'.

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