Which of the following is the correct form of expression for the underlined part of the sentence below?
Patna is not only the capital of Bihar, but it is also one of the oldest cities in the world and the largest city in the state.
Explanation:
Option 2 can be eliminated due to the presence of “nevertheless” which hints towards a contradiction where none exists. The presence of the definite article “the” before the underlined part eliminates options 3 and 4 which begin with the proper noun “Bihar”. Option 5 can be eliminated since it uses the comparative form of the adjective “old” rather than the superlative form which ought to be used since Patna is not being compared to any other city. Therefore, option 1 alone is a grammatically correct. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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