In 19th-century Europe, a renewed interest in Middle Eastern architect

Question

In 19th-century Europe, a renewed interest in Middle Eastern architecture was kindled  not only by increased trade but also by  increased tourism and improved diplomatic relations.

(A) not only by increased trade but also by

(B) by not only increased trade but also by

(C) not only by increased trade but also

(D) not only by increased trade but

(E) by increased trade and also by

yashikaaggarwal · Answer

We use not only X but also Y in formal contexts
Hence B, D and E are eliminated.

Among A and C,
By used at the end of A shows the medium which is missing in the C statement making it fragmented.

Hence A is the Correct choice.

Archit3110 · Answer

here the key take away is the use of co relative conjunction ; not only by x but also by y

(A)  not only by increased trade but also by ; correct choic e ; not only by x but also by y

(B) by not only increased trade but also by ; wrong use of co relative conjunction ; by not only .... but also by...

(C) not only by increased trade but also ; wrong use of co relative conjunction ; not only by .... but also

(D) not only by increased trade but ; wrong use of co relative conjunction ; not only by .... but ..

(E) by increased trade and also by ; wrong use of co relative conjunction ; by ..... also by..
 
option A is correct

VERBAL1 · Answer

In 19th-century Europe, a renewed interest in Middle Eastern architecture was kindled not only by increased trade but also by increased tourism and improved diplomatic relations.

( Look for paralleism and the correct idiom not only, but also)

(A) not only by increased trade but also by (looks good, let's go glance through the others)

(B) by not only increased trade but also by ( by not only, but also by....god, no!)

(C) not only by increased trade but also ( the missing 'by' makes the statement sound incomplete/awkward )

(D) not only by increased trade but (not only, but isn't incorrect but not sure if it's parrallel)

(E) by increased trade and also by ( awkward, grammatically incorrect )

Hence, OA A

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Gkg795 · Answer

Question follows the rule "Not only X but also Y" where X and Y are parallel.

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