Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence If the...........

English (CPO) One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,

select No improvement.

This college is not only equipped with the best laboratories but also has the most competent staff

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SSC CPO 13th Dec 2019 Shift-2

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and also had the most

but also have the most

but has the very

No improvement

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Explanation:

- The sentence is comparing two qualities of the college: the laboratories and the staff. The phrase "not only... but also" is used for this comparison. The correct usage requires parallel structure.

- Option 1: "and also had the most" – Incorrect. The use of "and" disrupts the parallel structure. Additionally, "had" is past tense, which changes the meaning unnecessarily.

- Option 2: "but also have the most" – Incorrect. The subject "college" is singular, so the verb should be "has," not "have."

- Option 3: "but has the very" – Incorrect. It changes "competent staff" to "very competent staff," which alters the emphasis and disrupts the intended comparison.

- Option 4: "No improvement" – Correct. The original sentence maintains proper parallel structure and correct tense.