Error Spotting – Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error (choose exactly one; select “No error” if the sentence is fully correct). Sentence: A) We will pack not only B) the material properly C) but will also deliver it D) to your valued customers.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: We will pack not only

Explanation:


Introduction:
This tests the parallel placement of the correlative pair "not only ... but also" with auxiliary verbs. Misplacement causes imbalance in structure and style.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Auxiliary "will" is present in A and again in C.
  • "not only" follows the main verb "pack" instead of the auxiliary "will."
  • Goal: maintain parallelism across both correlated parts.


Concept / Approach:
When an auxiliary exists, place "not only" after the auxiliary for parallelism: "We will not only pack ... but also deliver ...". Repeating "will" in both halves is unnecessary if parallelism is maintained correctly.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the auxiliary: "will."2) Check placement: "not only" should come after "will" to pair with "but also" smoothly.3) Current A says "We will pack not only," which breaks symmetry.4) Correct: "We will not only pack the material properly but also deliver it to your valued customers."


Verification / Alternative check:
Read aloud with corrected placement; rhythm and logical pairing become clear and concise.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • B: Object and adverb "properly" are fine.
  • C: With the corrected A, repeating "will" is unnecessary but not strictly wrong; better style omits it.
  • D: Prepositional phrase is idiomatic.


Common Pitfalls:
Letting "not only" drift after the main verb; duplicating auxiliaries and harming balance.


Final Answer:
Option A

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