Which sentence correctly uses subject-verb inversion after ‘not only’ at the beginning of a sentence?
ANot only she smart is, but also hardworking.
BNot only she is smart, but also hardworking.
CNot only does she smart, but also hardworking.
DNot only is she smart, but also hardworking.
Explanation
When ‘not only’ begins a sentence for emphasis, the subject and auxiliary verb (or the verb ‘to be’) must be inverted, similar to the inversion required after ‘no sooner’ or ‘hardly.’ This is why ‘Not only is she smart’ is correct, with ‘is’ placed before the subject ‘she,’ rather than the normal statement order ‘she is.’ Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.
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