Not only teacher but students ________ laughing.
Correct answer: C. were
- A. Was
- B. Had been
- C. were
- D. None of these
Explanation
With “not only…but,” the verb agrees with the nearer subject, “students,” which is plural. Therefore, “were” is required.
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