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Does the sentence contain faulty parallel structure?

The Pony Express not only was a great success but also a great public service.

A. Yes
B. No

User Sfx
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Answer: no.A.Yes,the Pony Express not only was a great success but also a great public service.

User Csuki
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Hi !!

not only .... but also

YES, the sentence contains faulty parallel structure

The correct form is ►

The Pony Express was not only a great success but also a great service public.

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Step-by-step explanation

rule =If a verb follows "not only" so a verb should follow "but also"

hope this helps ☺☺☺

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