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JAMB Use of English 2022 Question 59

Question 59

Conjunctions

Fill in the blank space(s) with the best of the four options: Laolu ________ as a painter, but also as a sculptor.

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

Answer: C (is gifted not only)

Explanation

'Not only ... but also' must be kept together: 'Laolu is gifted not only as a painter, but also as a sculptor.'