Correct option is D
The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (d)
and.
Explanation:
The phrase
“both ... and” is the grammatically correct correlative conjunction pair. The sentence aims to state that Shakespeare was equally a dramatist
and a poet.
Correct sentence: Shakespeare was both a dramatist and a poet.
Grammatical Rule Used:
Correlative Conjunctions are used in pairs to join equal sentence elements. Some common pairs are:
·
both ... and
·
either ... or
·
not only ... but also
Example: She is both intelligent and hardworking.
Information Booster:
Incorrect pairings like “both ... or” or “both ... better than” violate standard grammar rules for parallel structure.