Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: No error.
Explanation:
Given sentence parts (A–D)
A. He lovedB. none butC. his neighbour's daughter.D. No error.
Concept/Approach (idiom 'none but')
The phrase none but correctly means 'only'. The verb form and possessive (neighbour's) are standard. Hence, the sentence is grammatically sound.
Verification
Paraphrase: 'He loved only his neighbour's daughter.' No structural or agreement error arises.
Common pitfalls
Mistaking 'none but' for a negative that needs subject–verb inversion or additional particles. It does not.
Final Answer
D — No error.
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