Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
Not only does children have fewer chances of surviving and are underfed they also lack educational opportunities.

• A. Not only did children have
• B. Not only does the child have
• C. Not only does the chiled has
• D. Not only do children have
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is D Not only do children have

The sentence is specifying two conditions. Therefore 'not only' is suitable usage. As 'children' is plural, we should use 'do'.
E.g. Not only do politicians manipulate us, they also exploit us.