(A) their suppliers operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as
(B) its suppliers operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as
(C) their suppliers operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also
(D) its suppliers operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also
(E) their suppliers operations, dictating the number of stitches, the width of the hem in every garment, and
Solution:
Idioms + Pronoun
The correct idiom is not only but also
Hence, A, B, and C are incorrect because they are unidiomatic.
In E, the chain of retail stores is singular but the pronoun their is plural and hence, E is incorrect.
In D, not only but also is idiomatic and its rectifies the error in E. Hence, D is the best choice.
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