Not only ______ the exam on time, but she also scored the highest mark.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. did she finish
- Step 1: 'Not only' at the start of a clause requires inversion. Step 2. The auxiliary 'did' comes before the subject, and the main verb takes the base form. Answer: did she finish. Why not the others: these keep the normal order.
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