Sentence Correction for CAT 2008

[Unhappy_Demon]

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Dr. Russel’s hypothesis of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the RoyalCollege of Surgeons in England.

A. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

B. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified through a comparison with findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

C. that the teeth they found belonged to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

D. which was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal, was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

E. which was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal

[MaskedMenace]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

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Dr. Russel’s hypothesis of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the RoyalCollege of Surgeons in England.

A. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

B. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified through a comparison with findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

C. that the teeth they found belonged to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

D. which was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal, was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

E. which was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal

I think "which was " is wrong usage thr ..also "verified through " is correct in this pharse ....


option B

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[prakharc]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

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Dr. Russel’s hypothesis of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the RoyalCollege of Surgeons in England.

A. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

B. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified through a comparison with findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

C. that the teeth they found belonged to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

D. which was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal, was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

E. which was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal

ans) c

"which was " i believe is not neccessary or redundant and it's not "hypothesis of the teeth".....

[ankaj]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

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Dr. Russel’s hypothesis of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the RoyalCollege of Surgeons in England.

is the answer C....

[dazed]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

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Dr. Russel’s hypothesis of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the RoyalCollege of Surgeons in England.

A. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

B. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified through a comparison with findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

C. that the teeth they found belonged to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

D. which was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal, was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

E. which was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal

A. Hold this
B. 'Through a comparison with' is unidiomatic. (by comparing it with/through a comparison of 2 things)
C) looks like a good choice - 'they found' - alters the intent of the statment.
D) Wordy
E) Changing the placement of statements.

A/E - A is better I'd say.

[bkd.exe]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

try this....



Dr. Russel’s hypothesis of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the RoyalCollege of Surgeons in England.

A. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

B. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified through a comparison with findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

C. that the teeth they found belonged to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

D. which was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal, was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

E. which was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal

I think A would be the best option ..
B: Verify through seems incorrect
C: Grammatically correct but I guess its changing the context
D: as above said .. wordy..
E: somewhat looks ambiguity

Btw great thread guys .. !

[Unhappy_Demon]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

try this....



Dr. Russel’s hypothesis of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the RoyalCollege of Surgeons in England.

A. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

B. of the teeth belonging to an extinct animal was verified through a comparison with findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

C. that the teeth they found belonged to an extinct animal was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England

D. which was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal, was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at England’s Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons.

E. which was verified by comparing the findings with large teeth and bone specimens at the HunterianMuseum of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, was that the teeth belonged to an extinct animal

OA is C

The best answer is C. Choice A and B are faulty because a relative clause beginning with that is needed to state Dr. Russel’s hypothesis. D and E are awkward and wordy, and both use which where that would be the preferred pronoun for introducing a clause that states Dr. Russel’s hypothesis.

[Unhappy_Demon]

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Dr. Cunninghan believed that the CFS treatment would appear the same to someone receiving a placebo as a person receiving an actual course of treatment.

A. placebo as a

B. placebo as to a

C. placebo; just as it would to a

D. placebo; as it would to the

E. placebo; just as to the


please explain your answer .

[prakharc]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

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Dr. Cunninghan believed that the CFS treatment would appear the same to someone receiving a placebo as a person receiving an actual course of treatment.

A. placebo as a

B. placebo as to a

C. placebo; just as it would to a

D. placebo; as it would to the

E. placebo; just as to the


please explain your answer .

Ans) b

"to a " shd be present......and presence of "just as would" is unnecessary

[ankaj]

Originally Posted by Unhappy_Demon

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Dr. Cunninghan believed that the CFS treatment would appear the same to someone receiving a placebo as a person receiving an actual course of treatment.

A. placebo as a

B. placebo as to a

C. placebo; just as it would to a

D. placebo; as it would to the

E. placebo; just as to the


please explain your answer .

Is the answer B....
Band D look close...but D has extra words...