To ensure consistently high quality in its merchandise, the chain of

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To ensure consistently high quality in its merchandise, the chain of retail stores became involved in every aspect of  their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as  the profit margins of those suppliers.

(A) their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as

(B) its suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as

(C) their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also

(D) its suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also

(E) their suppliers’ operations, dictating the number of stitches, the width of the hem in every garment, and

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nikki1607 · Answer

D is the correct answer as per my reasoning

Subject is singular (  the chain  of retail stores) so it should be  its suppliers’  
Also the correct construction is  not only... but also...

Option D corrects both issues

warrior1991 · Answer

The chain is  singular  so  their suppliers  is Incorrect.

The S-V agreement in both the options is fulfilled but the   idiom construction in option B   is incorrect.

IMO D.

sowmiyav · Answer

Question:
To ensure consistently high quality in  its  merchandise,  the chain of retail stores  became involved in every aspect of their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as the profit margins of those suppliers.

Error Analysis:
1)  The chain of retail stores  is singular. Usage of their is incorrect. (check the bold part in question- its is used to refer the chain of retail stores)
2)correct idiom: not only.. but also..

POE:
A) Incorrect for both the reasons stated in error analysis.
B)Incorrect idiom usage.
C)Corrects the idiom error, but incorrectly uses their to refer to the chain of retail stores.- eliminate
D) Corrects both the errors stated in error analysis.
E)Incorrect for both the reasons stated in error analysis.

IMO: OPTION D

poojasingavi · Answer

IMO,the correct answer choice is Option D.

The correct usage of "Not only...but also..." boils the answer choices down to Options C and D. In order to tackle the dilemma between "their suppliers" and "its suppliers", one may refer back to the non-underlined part of the question stem wherein its clear that the subject,i.e. "THE CHAIN of retail stores..." clearly indicates that the singular subject(the chain) must take a singular pronoun(its). That rules out Option C. 
Although option E does not use the expression of "not only...but also...", it can be eliminated for the incorrect usage of the pronoun.

Hence,Option D is the best answer choice.

ankit9291 · Answer

Here there are two erros

Subject very the chain .....their
Idiom not only ....but also

Now a and b is having both idiom with a has subject verb as well

C is having error of subject verb the chain ....their

D is fine

E does not maintain the contrast by removing the not only but also

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Skywalker18 · Answer

To ensure consistently high quality in its merchandise, the chain of retail stores became involved in every aspect of  their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as  the profit margins of those suppliers.

(A) their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as - Pronoun issue - "Their" incorrectly refers to the chain; Not only X but also Y idiom

(B) its suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as - Idiom issue -Not only X but also Y

(C) their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also - Pronoun issue - "Their" incorrectly refers to the chain

(D) its suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also - Correct

(E) their suppliers’ operations, dictating the number of stitches, the width of the hem in every garment, and - - Pronoun issue - "Their" incorrectly refers to the chain ; changes the meaning -- the original sentence intends to convey that chain dictates not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment(minute details) but also the profit margins of those suppliers(big things) whereas this options all of them in parallel.

Answer D

u1983 · Answer

A, C & E - out - all of them use 'their' to point to singular 'Chain' . ( Another hint 'its' is there at the 1st non-underlined dep clause).
B - out - not only..... as well as - is not correct ..... not only..... but also is a very strict idiom.
Hence  Ans D

ritu1009 · Answer

The first confusion that may arise is between  its suppliers and their suppliers . Since the chain of retail stores is singular, hence its supplier will be correct. Moreover it can seen from the first phrase "To ensure consistently high quality in  its merchandise ". Since it says its merchandise , hence further it should be its suppliers.

Secondly "not only" will be completed with a "but also" phrase. 
Hence D is correct.

KB04 · Answer

To ensure consistently high quality in its merchandise,  the chain  of retail stores became involved in every aspect of their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as the profit margins of those suppliers.

(A)  their  suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as

(B)  its  suppliers’ operations, dictating  not only  the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment  as well as

(C)  their  suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also

(D)  its  suppliers’ operations, dictating  not only  the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment  but also

(E)  their  suppliers’ operations, dictating the number of stitches, the width of the hem in every garment, and

Daniel586 · Answer

1) "the chain" proper pronoun is "its" 2) We are left with B and D. Correct idiom is "not only x, but also y" So the correct answer is D! Simple

Arushit · Answer

D is the correct answer. 
Idion usage: not only X but also Y
SV Agreement chain... it's

anvesh004 · Answer

Answer: D

Error1:
Pronoun Agreement: Singular Noun "The Chain" requires Singular Pronoun "It" instead of "Their"
Elimiate A,C,E

Error2:
Idiom: Not only... But also...
Eliminate B

aragonn · Answer

Official Explanation: 
In A, C, and E, the pronoun (their) does not agree in number with the noun (chain) to which it refers. Choices A and B do not properly complete the construction beginning with not only: the correct version of the sentence should contain the phrase not only ... but also. The best choice for this question is D.

teaserbae · Answer

daagh  
I considered the chain of retail stores as plural Can you please explain how it is singular ?

daagh · Answer

teaserbae

mark the word 'the chain'. A chain may contain several rings or keys. Still, it is only one chain. 'The' also denotes individuality.

Megha1119 · Answer

Can anyone please explain what the word 'dictating' modifies?

Since it is an -ing verb, it should modify action in the preceeding clause. In that case, does it modify 'became involved'? If so, how does it make sense?

Please explain.

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daagh · Answer

Becoming involved was in the form of dictating

Megha1119 · Answer

Thank you. Your explanation makes sense!

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