Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) Not only the commander / (B) but also his soldiers / (C) was praised / (D) No error
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
C
Explanation: With 'Not only...but also', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Soldiers' is plural, so use 'were praised'.
Explanation by: Krishna Sharma
With 'Not only...but also', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Soldiers' is plural, so use 'were praised'.