In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
Not only the robbers robbed the tourist of his purse but they also wounded him grievously.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Not only did the robbers rob.
- There are some adjectives that are followed by inversion (putting the auxiliary verb before that subject).
- As in the given statement, a negative adjective is used we need to use inversion here.
- The chosen option follows the inversion structure so it will be correct.
- Hence, the chosen option will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
Not only did the robbers rob the tourist of his purse but they also wounded him grievously.