Choose the correct placement of 'only': 'I solved one problem.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct placement of 'only': 'I solved one problem.'

A. Only I solved one problem.

B. I only solved one problem.

C. I solved only one problem.

D. I solved one only problem.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

To avoid ambiguity and modify 'one', 'only' should be placed directly before 'one'. Option B is the clearest.

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