Multiple choice

Directions: A sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Choose from the alternatives (1), (2) and (3), the one that best improves the underlined sentence/part of the sentence. In case no alternative is needed, your answer is (4).

Not only Shyam, but also Shiv were given a prize for each event.

  1. were given prizes for each event

  2. were given a prize for the event

  3. was given a prize for each event

  4. No improvement
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In case of use of ‘not only, but also’, the verb connects with the second subject, which is singular in this case.

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