Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option ‘no correction required’ if the sentence is correct as given.

The war (caused not only destruction and death but generations of hatred between) the two communities.

Correct option is C

The correct phrase is: "caused not only destruction and death but also generations of hatred between".
This question tests knowledge of correlative conjunctions, particularly "not only... but also...", which is the correct grammatical structure to show parallelism and add emphasis in such contexts.
The structure must maintain parallelism — both elements connected by "not only... but also" should be grammatically and logically similar. In the sentence:
· “destruction and death” and “generations of hatred” are both noun phrases,
· and they are correctly paired using "not only... but also".
Using "though" or "though also" as seen in options (a) and (b) disrupts this parallelism and does not provide the intended contrast or addition, making those choices incorrect.
Information Booster:
1. "Not only... but also":
· This correlative conjunction is used to connect two similar grammatical structures to show addition or emphasis.
2. Correct Use in Sentences:
· Examples:
· "She is not only smart but also hardworking."
· "He not only sings but also dances."
3. Misuse of "Though":
· "Though" introduces contrast, not addition. It is not suitable in place of "but also" when showing cumulative effect.