Help me finding the parallelism error

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Hi helpers , I need your help in the following question .

Choose the option that corrects the parallelism error contained in the following sentence .

Not only does Rachel expect a promotion within the next year but also a significant increase in salary .

a. Not only does Rachel expect a promotion within the next year , but she also expect a significant increase in salary .

b. Rachel expects not only a promotion within the next year but also a significant increase in salary.

c. a and b

d. None of the above- original sentence has no error .

Avangi · Accepted Answer

What's your opinion?

Guptavandy · Answer

option 'b'

Smilemoon · Answer

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Mister Micawber · Answer

If 'expect' is changed to 'expects' in A, then both A and B are correctly parallel.

Smilemoon · Answer

Thanks

Micaowber

we're looking for the (error) one .

so , you mean that (d) is the answer ? which is None of the above !!

But there is no verb in (b) sentence . So , that's why (b) only is correct . right ?

By the way , I liked your discusion Guys ^_^ .

Mister Micawber · Answer

Your instructions do not ask you to look for the error. Here are your instructions: Choose the option that corrects the parallelism error contained in the following sentence .

Smilemoon · Answer

Aha , Yes , sory . I just noteced

Thank you very much .

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