Question

Find out the error in the following sentence, if any. If there is no error, your answer is 'E'.

During the course of investigation (A) the police learnt that (B) not only was the house looted but (C) also that the things were taken away. (D) No Error (E)

• A. (A)
• B. (B)
• C. (C)
• D. (D)
• E. (E)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(D)

Since the construction "not only...but also" is used, "that" is not required here as it creates redundancy. As part D carries the error, option D is the answer.