Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The secretary to my boss is very efficient as he not only gives him the required information and also handles correspondence independently.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. but also handles.
- “Not only” is generally followed by “but also”.
- Example: He is not only kind but also brave.
- Hence, option 2 is the correct substitute. Other options are wrong because they do not have "but".