In the following question, the first and last parts of the sentence (1 and 6) are given. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Deforestation not only
P. but also destroys habitats
Q. accelerates soil erosion
R. for countless species
S. living in tropical rainforest
6. regions.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: QPRS
Explanation
• Part 1 ends with the correlative conjunction not only, which requires a parallel verb phrase to complete the first clause. Segment Q (accelerates soil erosion) correctly follows part 1.
• The paired conjunction but also in segment P (but also destroys habitats) must follow Q to maintain the correlative structure not only... but also....
• Segment R (for countless species) specifies what habitats are being destroyed, making PR a coherent unit.
• Segment S (living in tropical rainforest) qualifies the species and links directly to part 6 (regions) to complete the phrase tropical rainforest regions.
Quick Tip: When a sentence uses not only, look for its counterpart but also and ensure both elements maintain parallel grammatical structure.