I found _ my homework _ my text book on the kitchen counter.
Correct answer: D. Not only, but
- A. Both, and
- B. Either, or
- C. Both, as well as
- D. Not only, but
- E. Whether, and
Explanation
The correct answer is D. Not only, but.The sentence should read: "I found not only my homework but also my textbook on the kitchen counter."The phrase "not only...but also" is a correlative conjunction that indicates an addition or an extension. It highlights that both items, homework and textbook, were found in the same place.
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