Question

Find out which part of the sentence has an error.
Not only the bandits robbed the traveller of his purse but also wounded him grievously.

Options

• Not only the bandits robbed

• the traveller of his purse

• but also wounded him grievously

• No error

Answer 1

The modifier 'not only' has been placed incorrectly; it should have been The bandits not only robbed.
Hence, Not only the bandits robbed is the correct option.