Which part is incorrect in the following sentence? As an officer, he not only was competent but also honest.
Correct answer: B. He not only was
- A. As an officer
- B. He not only was
- C. Competent but
- D. Also honest.
Explanation
OPTION A: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct. OPTION B: 'Was' will be used before 'not only. As an officer, he was not only competent but also honest. Hence, B is the correct option. OPTION C: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct. OPTION D: This part of the sentence is grammatically correct.
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