Question

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The reforms being recommended by the panel (1)/ are not only intended to streamline administrative functions (2)/ but also addressing the asymmetries in resource allocation (3)/ that have long plagued rural districts. (4)

• A. (1)
• B. (2)
• C. (3)
• D. (4)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. (3)

• This is an error of parallel construction tied to the correlative conjunction not only... but also. Part (2) uses an infinitive verb string: not only intended to streamline... Part (3) switches incorrectly to a gerund: but also addressing... It should be corrected to: "...are not only intended to streamline administrative functions (2) but also to address the asymmetries..." (3)