Not Just..But Also VS Not only...But Also

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Not Just..But Also VS Not only...But Also

by sanjoy18 » Tue Dec 24, 2013 3:58 am
The invention of the elevator in the mid-nineteenth century was significant not only for the
convenience it represented, also it ushered in a new era in architecture
, allowing buildings to become increasingly tall.
A) not only for the convenience it represented, also it ushered in a new era in architecture
B) not only for the convenience it represented; it also ushered in a new era in architecture
C) not only because it represented convenience, but also because it ushered in a new era in architecture
D) not just for the convenience it represented, but also because it ushered in a new era in architecture
E) for the convenience it represented not only in addition to ushering in a new era in architecture

Answer C What is wrong with Option D
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by theCodeToGMAT » Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:23 am
sanjoy18 wrote:The invention of the elevator in the mid-nineteenth century was significant not only for the convenience it represented, also it ushered in a new era in architecture, allowing buildings to become increasingly tall.
C) not only because it represented convenience, but also because it ushered in a new era in architecture
D) not just for the convenience it represented, but also because it ushered in a new era in architecture
In {D}, the idiom "not only.. but also..." is impacted; Also, blue part is not parallel..
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by sanjoy18 » Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:26 am
I don't think option D is wrong because of Not Just..But also
Not Just..But Also..is conjunction pair..and it is correct

Example. Jon Plays tennis not just for fun but also for the prize Money

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