Spot the error.The wars caused not only destruction and death but generation of hatred between the two communities.
Correct answer: C. But
- A. Not
- B. And
- C. But
- D. Between
Explanation
The use of "but" is incorrect here. The correct correlative conjunction to use with "not only" is "but also," to indicate the addition of another result.
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