Direction: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence to make it a meaningful sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution'.

One must not only have the ability to read voraciously but have the necessary training in comprehending and remembering all the relevant details.

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  1. not only have the ability for read voraciously but also have
  2. not only have the ability to read voraciously but also had
  3. No substitution
  4. not only have the ability to read voraciously but also have

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Option 4 : not only have the ability to read voraciously but also have
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The correct answer is "not only have the ability to read voraciously but also have."

Key Points

  • The sentence requires parallelism in structure, which is achieved by using "not only...but also" to connect two phrases of equal importance.
    • ExampleLily eats not only string beans but also broccoli. 
  • The phrase "have the ability to read voraciously" is already in the correct form, so the only necessary addition is "also have" to complete the parallel structure.
  • The correct answer is Option 4.
     

Correct sentenceOne must not only have the ability to read voraciously but also have the necessary training in comprehending and remembering all the relevant details.

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