JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 67

Question 67

Conjunctions

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Kaka is ________ to acquire knowledge, but also eager to display it

  1. A.not only anxious
  2. B.anxious not only
  3. C.not only that she is anxious
  4. D.anxious
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (not only anxious)

Explanation

'Not only … but also' must join matching parts: 'not only anxious to acquire … but also eager to display'.