Choose the most suitable option to improve the highlighted part of the sentence.
The research findings not only indicated a correlation but they also suggested a causal relationship.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (B) not only indicated a correlation but also suggested
‘not only … but also’ के दोनों भाग समानांतर होने चाहिए, और ‘but’ तथा ‘also’ के बीच कर्ता को दोबारा नहीं लिखा जाता।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: The research findings not only indicated a correlation but also suggested a causal relationship.
Concept (not only … but also: parallel structure): both parts of ‘not only … but also’ must be parallel, and the subject is not repeated between ‘but’ and ‘also’.
✓ Correct sentence: The research findings not only indicated a correlation but also suggested a causal relationship.
Source: SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.