Choose the correct pair of omitted words in the following sentence:

Bill ____ robbed the bank _____ locked the employees in a room.

not only, but also

The correct answer is Option (2) → not only, but also

The sentence is structured to show two related actions performed by Bill. The correct correlative conjunction pair is "not only... but also", which emphasizes both actions.

"Bill not only robbed the bank but also locked the employees in a room."

1. only, not  (Incorrect)

   • The phrase "Bill only robbed the bank not locked the employees" does not make sense.

2. not only, but also  (Correct)

   • This pair correctly emphasizes both actions.

3. too, to  (Incorrect)

   • "Too" means also, but "to" is a preposition, and this pair does not fit the sentence structure.

4. never more  (Incorrect)

   • "Never more" does not fit the sentence grammatically or logically.