Identify the grammatically correct sentence illustrating proper negative inversion from the options below:
Options:
(A) Not only did the harvest fail, but the granary was also destroyed by pests.
(B) Not only the harvest failed, but the granary was also destroyed by pests.
(C) Not only did the harvest failed, but the granary was also destroyed by pests.
(D) The harvest failed not only, but also the granary was destroyed by pests.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
When a sentence begins with the negative coordinating correlative "Not only", it triggers subject-auxiliary inversion: "Not only did [auxiliary] + the harvest [subject] + fail [base verb]...". Option A correctly applies this inverted syntax, followed by a balanced independent clause.