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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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My answer in this multiple choice question was d. However, the correct answer is b. but, "no longer" fits too, doesn't it?

....... did he complain to the head waiter all night, but he didn't leave a tip at the end of the night either!
a. not really
b. on no account
c. not only
d. no longer

thank you for your answer in advance! Emotion: smile
  

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I would say the answer is C , Not only did he complain to the head waiter all night, but he didn't leave a tip at the end of the night either! The others will not work.

— Blue Jay

  • I would say the answer is C , Not only did he complain to the head waiter all night, but he didn't leave a tip at the end of the night either!
  • The others will not work.
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I would say the answer is C, Not only did he complain to the head waiter all night, but he didn't leave a tip at the end of the night either!
The others will not work.
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Blue JayI would say the answer is C, Not only did he complain to the head waiter all night, but he didn't leave a tip at the end of the night either!The others will not work.
Right. Another example of a bad question, perhaps.
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Blue Jay and Phipil, thank you very much for your prompt replies! Emotion: smile
Though, I still don't understand why "no longer" doesn't fit.
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no longer...all night just doesn't make sense.
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Welcome to the Forum, TinaMr. We might guess what you meant if you said that, but it is not how a native speaker would say it.
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Blue Jay, thank you for both - welcoming and explaining! Emotion: smile
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