GMAT Sentence Correction Discussions

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Doesn't B change the meaning of the sentence?

As two yardsticks are being compared, "as" seems to fit in better than "with".

Also, "the..same with" seems to be unidiomatic; "the..same as" is better..

That's why I chose (C)..

Originally Posted by Amar_08

yes, i have this same question

[montaqes]

Originally Posted by anish_goyal

Hi Montaques

I beg to differ here!!
here, A, B & C all are wrong because of "due to". "because" is a better word here. "due to" means attributable. there's a subtle diff b/w the two words.

also as per word web:
'continual' (meaning seemingly uninterrupted) is often used interchangeably with 'continuous' (meaning without interruption)

My apologies for misguiding u guys

Actually, "continuous" means "unbroken" i.e occurs with no breaks, and "continually" is something that occurs repeatedly over a period of time.

@Anish, thanks for correcting me

[ashishjha100]

1.In three centuries—from 1050 to 1350—several million tons of stone were quarried in France for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some tens of thousands of parish churches.
(A) for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(B) in order that they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(C) so as they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(D) so that there could be built eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
(E) such that they could build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
2.Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, there is a disinclination on the part of many people to recognize the degree to which their analytical skills are weak.
(A) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, there is a disinclination on the part of many people to recognize the degree to which their analytical skills are weak.
(B) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, which they admit they lack, many people are disinclined to recognize that their analytical skills are weak.
(C) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, analytical skills bring out a disinclination in many people to recognize that they are weak to a degree.
(D) Many people, willing to admit that they lack computer skills or other technical skills, are disinclined to recognize that their analytical skills are weak.
(E) Many people have a disinclination to recognize the weakness of their analytical skills while willing to admit their lack of computer skills or other technical skills.
Whats wrong with C
3.The current administration, being worried over some foreign trade barriers being removed and our exports failing to increase as a result of deep cuts in the value of the dollar, has formed a group to study ways to sharpen our competitiveness.
(A) being worried over some foreign trade barriers being removed and our exports failing
(B) worrying over some foreign trade barriers being removed, also over the failure of our exports
(C) worried about the removal of some foreign trade barriers and the failure of our exports
(D) in that they were worried about the removal of some foreign trade barriers and also about the failure of our exports
(E) because of its worry concerning the removal of some foreign trade barriers, also concerning the failure of our exports
4. According to a recent poll, owning and living in a freestanding house on its own land is still a goal of a majority of young adults, like that of earlier generations.
(A) like that of earlier generations
(B) as that for earlier generations
(C) just as earlier generations did
(D) as have earlier generations
(E) as it was of earlier generations

OA is E but whats wrong with B.
5.Several years ago the diet industry introduced a variety of appetite suppressants, but some of these drugs caused stomach disorders severe enough to have them banned by the Food and Drug Administration.
(A) stomach disorders severe enough to have them
(B) stomach disorders that were severe enough so they were
(C) stomach disorders of such severity so as to be
(D) such severe stomach disorders that they were
(E) such severe stomach disorders as to be
OA is D

Pls help with reasoning...........

[saurav_chat1234]

[quote=ashishjha100;1171758]1.In three centuries—from 1050 to 1350—several million tons of stone were quarried in France for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some tens of thousands of parish churches.
(A) for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(B) in order that they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(C) so as they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(D) so that there could be built eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
(E) such that they could build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and

B . wrong "they" has no referrent
C. wrong same as B .
D. wrong passive voice
E.same as B

so that makes A the winner

[saurav_chat1234]

[quote=ashishjha100;1171758

[FONT=Times New Roman] skills, there is a disinclination on the part of many people to recognize the degree to which their analytical skills are weak.[/font]
(A) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, there is a disinclination on the part of many people to recognize the degree to which their analytical skills are weak.
(B) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, which they admit they lack, many people are disinclined to recognize that their analytical skills are weak.
(C) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, analytical skills bring out a disinclination in many people to recognize that they are weak to a degree.
(D) Many people, willing to admit that they lack computer skills or other technical skills, are disinclined to recognize that their analytical skills are weak.
(E) Many people have a disinclination to recognize the weakness of their analytical skills while willing to admit their lack of computer skills or other technical skills.
Whats wrong with C

sometimes u hv to look at the expression of the sentence also apart from ( (obviously)looking at the grammatical errors

C is a bit cluttered and doesnt clearly state the purpose of the sentence > D straight away makes clear what the subject of the sentence is and is therefore more direct than C..hope this helps

[saurav_chat1234]

3.The current administration, being worried over some foreign trade barriers being removed and our exports failing to increase as a result of deep cuts in the value of the dollar, has formed a group to study ways to sharpen our competitiveness.
(A) being worried over some foreign trade barriers being removed and our exports failing
(B) worrying over some foreign trade barriers being removed, also over the failure of our exports
(C) worried about the removal of some foreign trade barriers and the failure of our exports
(D) in that they were worried about the removal of some foreign trade barriers and also about the failure of our exports
(E) because of its worry concerning the removal of some foreign trade barriers, also concerning the failure of our exports

Isnt the answer C coz of the parallelism it follows

other options hv the wordy being and other things

[Abhi@IIMA]

Originally Posted by ashishjha100

1.In three centuries—from 1050 to 1350—several million tons of stone were quarried in France for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some tens of thousands of parish churches.
(A) for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(B) in order that they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(C) so as they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(D) so that there could be built eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
(E) such that they could build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and

Errors are evident in B(they might...), C(they might...), D(there could..) and E(there could..).. That leaves us with Option A.

Originally Posted by ashishjha100

2.Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, there is a disinclination on the part of many people to recognize the degree to which their analytical skills are weak.
(A) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, there is a disinclination on the part of many people to recognize the degree to which their analytical skills are weak.
(B) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, which they admit they lack, many people are disinclined to recognize that their analytical skills are weak.
(C) Unlike computer skills or other technical skills, analytical skills bring out a disinclination in many people to recognize that they are weak to a degree.
(D) Many people, willing to admit that they lack computer skills or other technical skills, are disinclined to recognize that their analytical skills are weak.
(E) Many people have a disinclination to recognize the weakness of their analytical skills while willing to admit their lack of computer skills or other technical skills.
Whats wrong with C

A and B are wrong due to incorrect comparison... Unlike computer skills...., there is.. ('there is' should be replaced with 'analytical skills'... to maintain the comparison... C is incorrect because in the expression 'to recognize that they are weak' the usage of 'they' is ambiguous... It may point to skills or people... E is too wordy with too many subordinate clauses... Thus D

[saurav_chat1234]

4. According to a recent poll, owning and living in a freestanding house on its own land is still a goal of a majority of young adults, like that of earlier generations.
(A) like that of earlier generations
(B) as that for earlier generations
(C) just as earlier generations did
(D) as have earlier generations
(E) as it was of earlier generations



Ans is D coz u need to hv a parallel structure is ( verb ) a goal of adults ..so answe shud hv a verb to parallel is ( was ) n adults ( earlier generations )...hope its clear nw

[Abhi@IIMA]

Originally Posted by saurav_chat1234

4. According to a recent poll, owning and living in a freestanding house on its own land is still a goal of a majority of young adults, like that of earlier generations.
(A) like that of earlier generations
(B) as that for earlier generations
(C) just as earlier generations did
(D) as have earlier generations
(E) as it was of earlier generations



Ans is D coz u need to hv a parallel structure is ( verb ) a goal of adults ..so answe shud hv a verb to parallel is ( was ) n adults ( earlier generations )...hope its clear nw

D is incorrect because 'as have earlier generation' lacks the subject. In a subordinate clause there should either a direct subject or an implied one. Only option E fits the bill - the subject in that case being the pronoun 'it' which refers to 'goal' in the parent clause...

[Abhi@IIMA]

Originally Posted by trustrajib

Hiiiii!!
I also believe the answer should be C..
"because many residents of the Southeast do not share the same ethnic heritage as Northeasterners do"
As "do" is not there..Share has to be replaced by have
But is it not right to use ...
" I dont share the same feelings as you do"???
Puys !!!
Please comment..

In my humble opinion, the answer is B. Option C is erroneous as it makes an incorrect comparison - the ethnic origin has been compared with Northeasterns... For option C to be correct, the sentence should have read something like... as that of the Northeasterners..