Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
The dessert was not just extremely hot but (also to sweet as well).
Option 1: besides too sweet as well.
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: also being too sweet.
Option 4: also too sweet.
Correct Answer: also too sweet.
Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.
Explanation:
This choice maintains the correct parallelism and concisely expresses the intended meaning. It aligns with the structure of the sentence by appropriately conveying that the dessert was not only extremely hot but also excessively sweet since
not only
is followed by
but also
as they are correlative conjunctions.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be, "The dessert was not just extremely hot but also too sweet".
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