According to the American psychologist Howard Gardner the concept of

According to the American psychologist Howard Gardner, the concept of intelligence should be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories because there is constant displays of additional human abilities during everyday activities that are unaccounted for.

Meaning: Howard Gardner believes that the concept of intelligence should be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories. Why? Because there are constant displays of additional human abilities in everyday activities that are unaccounted for.

This question has two splits.
Split #1: parallelism. Howard Gardner believes the concept of intelligence should be divided into two categories. These categories have to be expressed in parallel.
Split#2: subject-verb agreement. there is constant displays vs there are constant displays.


We can eliminate A based on SV error. the singular verb is refers to the plural noun displays. are is appropriate. A, however, expressed X: into linguistic and logical sections and Y: into a number of other sub-categories rightly parallel to each other using the construct not only X but also Y. Eliminate A for SV error.


not only X: be divided into linguistic and logical sections but also Y: a number of other sub-categories. X and Y are not parallel. Y has to be preceded by be divided in order to be parallel to X. SV agreement is okay in B. Eliminate B for parallelism error.


There is no SV agreement error in option C. However, C does not use the idiom not only X but also Y rightly. It omits not only and we are unable to determine where the parallelism between X and Y: into a number of other sub-categories commences. To correct the issue in C, not only has to be inserted should be divided. Also, by omitting not only, there is a meaning error in option C. Eliminate C.


There is a parallelism error in option D. To correct this error, we need to introduce it should be divided whereby it refers to the concept. Similarly, this error can also be corrected by introducing also after but, to ensure the right usage of the idiom not only X but also Y. Eliminate D for parallelism error.


the idiom not only X but also Y is rightly used in E with X: into linguistic and logical sections and Y: into a number of other sub-categories, parallel. as rightly subordinates the main clause there are constant displays of additional human abilities during everyday activities and prevents a run-on.

The answer is option E.

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION



THE PROMPT AND OPTIONS







[So -- are linguistic and logical ability more important than these other kinds of intelligence? Is there a difference between a "section" and a "sub-category"?
We have a meaning issue. Are linguistic and logical "sections" theoretically more legitimate or "real" than sub-categories are, if there is any difference between a section and a sub-category? ]


[Now we have a problem about 180° from that in option C: are the linguistic and logical sections of intelligence going to be subsumed into other sub-categories?
I don't know the relative importance of "section" and "sub-category." And I am working too hard to figure out what this guy is trying to say.]


• A sociologist is not satisfied with the way intelligence is defined because many other kinds of intelligence are demonstrated constantly but not recognized.
Intelligence is constituted not only by linguistic and logical aptitude but also by other abilities.
The grammatical sentence that conveys the current model's shortcoming is the winner.
I read "other sub-categories" as "in addition to the subcategories of intelligence that we call 'logical' and "linguistic'."

• HIGHLIGHTS

So . . . first we make you learn the idioms and then . . .
we goof around with them.

The idiom at issue is Not only X but also Y

• DETAILS

IDIOM? NOT X BUT ALSO Y
-- Sometimes we use what looks like that idiom—the but also part—without "not only."
-- In that case, usually we have: [CLAUSE 1] + comma + BUT ALSO [CLAUSE 2]
Correct but very rare on the GMAT:
Correct:The teacher gave us a lot of homework, but she also promised us a party if we did well.
-- in this situation, the word but is just a conjunction that joins two clauses.

-- Sometimes we have "not only" without "but also."
EducationAisle pointed out the one official example that I recall, here. Not only is followed only by "also."

Occasionally, idioms don't make sense. You just remember them.
Not X but Y, though, has an internal logic that we can figure out if we just think about what the words mean.
The "correlative conjunction" suggest that both X and Y will happen, are good, etc. — but the Y element is a bit or a surprise or something extra whereas the X element is expected.

In this sentence, an expert is arguing against the tide of opinion.
He wants to refine and expand the concept of intelligence.
Intelligence should be categorized not only by logical and linguistic mastery, but also by other kinds of mastery.

PARALLELISM
If the idiom is in play as it is in option (B), the X and Y elements must be parallel.
Not only is the idiom marker and the beginning of the structure.
Words that apply to both X and Y must be placed once outside the structure or must be repeated twice inside the structure.
Correct, once outside: A dancer is || not only an artist but also an athlete.||
Correct, twice inside: A dancer || not only is an artist but also is an athlete.||

• Split #1: Subject/verb agreement

The singular verb IS in Option A does not match displays, plural.
Eliminate A

• Split #2 - incorrect idiom usage

Option B lacks parallelism.
X = be divided into linguistic and logical sections
Y = a number of other sub-categories
Once inside is wrong (once outside is correct): be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also

Option C conveys a strange meaning and lacks contrast.
The logic is slippery. See my notes above.

Option D suggests another strange or hard-to-parse meaning. See my notes above.

If I cannot decide whether to eliminate an option in 2 seconds, I keep it tentatively.
Compare C and D to option E.
No contest. Option E is superior because it is clearer than (C) and (D).
Option (E) is not entirely clear. But it is better than the other options.

Eliminate B, C, and D

By POE, the answer is E
• the correct verb, are, is used.
• the option is parallel
be divided || not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories as there are
• the option is logical and the most clear of B, C, and D.

COMMENTS

DinoPen , welcome to SC Butler. Glad to have you!

I'm going to keep this short because it's late where I am.
I gave kudos to say thank you to Education Aisle for being helpful.

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If I forget, PM me. Don't be shy. (There's a good reason to wait a few days.)

Hi,
IMO E.
Meaning: HG says that the concept of intelligence should be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories. Reason that HG gives to do this is that humans constantly display abilities during day to day activities that do not fall under any mentioned categories.

Analysis: Treat Not only...But also as a parallel marker and see whether both have similar structured entities with them.
Second, displays is plural. Hence, it demands a plural helping verb-are.

SV error.Incorrect

Not parallel.Incorrect

Incorrect

Incorrect

Corrects both the errors mentioned.
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Imo E

The Last option follows perfectly not only....but also format Plus it contains "as" in the last which is required to show the role.

Quick read-through shows that there is a commonly tested idiom not only X but also Y, so we should make sure that the rule "twice inside and once outside" is followed. Also, the sentence appears to test Subject-Verb agreement. Let's carefully go through options.

A) be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories because there is
The idiom is correct, but there is a problem with is.

B) not only be divided into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories because there are
Idiom is broken, we need into. The SV agreement is fixed by substituting are for is.

C) be divided into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories because there are
Where is "not only"!? The idiom is broken.

D) be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but into a number of other sub-categories because there are
Where is "also"!? The idiom is broken again. Let's move on.

E) be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories as there are
This option cures all issues which were discussed above. "as" means "because".

I chose E.

The parallelism is good (not only / but also)
They are both followed by 'into'

However, I was stuck between A and E. I wasn't quite sure what identified as the subject. (Concept of intelligence? Or linguistic and logical sections )

Thus, I didn't quite know what to do for 'is' or 'are'.
In this case, the use of 'as' is the same as 'because'.

Since I guessed that the subject is linguistic and logical sections (plural), I went with 'are'.

According to the American psychologist Howard Gardner, the concept of intelligence should be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories because there is constant displays of additional human abilities during everyday activities that are unaccounted for.

A) be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories because there is 'is' denotes displays, which is plural.

B) not only be divided into linguistic and logical sections but also a numberr of other sub-categories because there are.> not parallel.

C) be divided into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories because there are.> same as B

D) be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but into a number of other sub-categories because there are > but also is needed.

E) be divided not only into linguistic and logical sections but also into a number of other sub-categories as there are.
IMHO E is the correct answer.

The Correct Idioms are:

Not Only X But Also Y

Not Only X But Y

Not X But Y

Not only cannot stand on its own, however we can use the standalone But also
People who think Not Only Needs But also, are wrong.

However, the meaning presented by these Idioms are different:

If we want contrast we can use standalone "But Also" or Not X But Y

Whereas Not Only X But Also idiom is used to present similarity in X and Y.


Hence, as per the intended meaning, only E makes sense.
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exactly my thoughts

Hi! I am afraid that may not be entirely true. It all depends on the context.

An officially correct sentence, where not only stands on its own:

As criminal activity on the Internet becomes more and more sophisticated, not only are thieves able to divert cash from company bank accounts, they can also pilfer valuable information such as business development strategies, new product specifications, and contract bidding plans, and sell the data to competitors.
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Not Only cannot stand on its own, it needs "But Also" or "But" or "Also"

In the question stated by you, also is in use.

They can also
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Sounds good! After reading your original post, I thought you meant to say that not only has to be followed by but/but also.

I just wanted to make clear that this is not necessarily the case.
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Agreed, I wasn't very clear in Original Post. Thanks for pointing out, otherwise fellow students may have been mislead by me.

Thank You.
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I have posted the official explanation here.

Looked for mainly 2 things
1. Usage of Not only ... But also
2. is / are ... compatible with constant ways (subject verb agreement - singular / plural)
Answer - option E

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Dear Friends,

Here is a detailed explanation to this question-



Choice A: This answer choice displays a subject-verb disagreement between the noun "displays" and the verb "is". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Choice B: This answer choice fails to maintain parallelism in the "not only...but also" construction between "be divided into" and "linguistic and logical sections". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Choice C: This answer choice fails to maintain the appropriate form of the construction "not only... but also". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Choice D: This answer choice fails to maintain the appropriate form of the construction "not only... but also", due to the omission of the word "also". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Choice E: This answer choice maintains proper idiom construction and subject-verb agreement throughout the sentence. Thus, this answer choice is correct.

Hence, E is the best answer choice.

All the best!
Experts' Global Team
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