1. C elements that form a list should be parallel. providing...helping...and establishing. possisive form of Children should be children's fund. Childrens' in D is wrong usage.
2. A correct idiom to express range is everything from X to Y . that leaves us with A and D. In D there's no subject for appears. remove the clause in between and sentence reads 'the nations semiconductor industry appears that it has....'
3.C usage 'discriminate between X and Y' sounds right here. in the mix of genuine diamonds and imitated diamonds, an apprentice can discriminate between X and Y. I might be wrong in the interpretation here. discrimination doesn't seems inappropriate usage to me ;)
4. C 'Adult survivors of child abuse traditionally have had little or no chance' this doesn't look like main clause, since idea is not clear, so subordinate clause seems out of place. Main clause has to be completed by adding a phrase.
So answer has to be among B/C/D/E.
B. you can recognize the symptoms yourself, but you get them treated (from doctor or mechanic etc) so infinitive form doesn't fit.
C. Yes. You get symptoms recognized and treated from specialist.
D. again participle form doesn't sound right.
E. Adult survivors is a plural so his or her is wrong.
This may not be convincing explanation, but I'm pretty sure idiom or participle aren't required in this case :)
Pls post answers soon.
Thx.
The answers are right.However , I have doubt in question no 3. I have learnt that if the choice is between similiar items, use discriminate x from y but if the choice is between two different items use discriminate between X and Y.
The noble prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientist for their discovery that plastic can be made electrically conductive-an advance that has led to improvements in film.television screens and windows. A. B.That plastics can be made electrically conductive-this advance leading C.that plastic can be made elctrically conductive,and this advance led D.of plastic's ability to be made electrically conductive,with this advance leading.
The noble prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientist for their discovery that plastic can be made electrically conductive-an advance that has led to improvements in film.television screens and windows. A. B.That plastics can be made electrically conductive-this advance leading C.that plastic can be made elctrically conductive,and this advance led D.of plastic's ability to be made electrically conductive,with this advance leading.
I think you missed option E. Among options here, I'd go with A. E might be best.
The noble prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientist for their discovery that plastic can be made electrically conductive-an advance that has led to improvements in film.television screens and windows. A. B.That plastics can be made electrically conductive-this advance leading C.that plastic can be made elctrically conductive,and this advance led D.of plastic's ability to be made electrically conductive,with this advance leading.
Main clause: The noble prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientist for their discovery Now for additional information, you need to have a clause that can provide specific information about the discovery. We can do this by introducing a noun clause starting with either that or which. (so A, B, or C could be correct).
Any subordinate clause that points back at some noun or clause can't use personal pronoun that is not clear.
check A, it uses 'this advance' what is it referring to? participle 'leading' also doesn't have subject of reference. Hence wrong.
B. use of 'and' is unnecessary. There's no need of coordinate clause, since this is continuation of the same idea. next part of the sentence is going to convey specific details about the discovery, so again that does the work clearly.
Notice Plastic's ability in D. Another reason for it to be wrong.
I have got some doubts on the following SCs. Please post your answer with explanation
Gall's hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today.
(A) of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (B) of different mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (C) that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (D) which is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (E) which is widely accepted today is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain
In 1978 only half the women granted child support by a court received the amount awarded; at least as much as a million and more others had not any support agreements whatsoever. (A) at least as much as a million and more others had not any (B) at least as much as more than a million others had no (C) more than a million others had not any (D) more than a million others had no (E) there was at least a million or more others without any
In 1990's, there are more babies born by women over thirty years old than under it. (A) than under it (B) than were they under it (C) than had been under it (D) than were the babies (E) than those were under it
In 1933 the rubber, clothing, and shipbuilding industries put into effect a six-hour workday, believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was an economy made overproductive by advances in technology. (A) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was (B) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation instead of a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was (C) believing that it was not a temporary expedient but a seeming permanent accommodation to what many observers thought of as a (D) not as a temporary expedient but as a seemingly permanent accommodation to what many observers thought was (E) not as a temporary expedient but believing it a seemingly permanent accommodation for what many observers thought
If additional deposits of oil are found, it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil, even if the deposits are not immediately tapped.
(A) it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil (B) the amount that is able to be used as fuel will expand and the price of oil be reduced (C) it will cause an increase in the amount that is able to be used as fuel and a reduction in the price of oil (D) the amount that can be used as fuel will increase and the price of oil will drop (E) it will increase the amount of oil that can be used as fuel and cause a drop in the price
I have got some doubts on the following SCs. Please post your answer with explanation
Galls hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today.
(A) of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (B) of different mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (C) that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (D) which is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (E) which is widely accepted today is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain
In 1978 only half the women granted child support by a court received the amount awarded; at least as much as a million and more others had not any support agreements whatsoever. (A) at least as much as a million and more others had not any (B) at least as much as more than a million others had no (C) more than a million others had not any (D) more than a million others had no (E) there was at least a million or more others without any
In 1990s, there are more babies born by women over thirty years old than under it. (A) than under it (B) than were they under it (C) than had been under it (D) than were the babies (E) than those were under it
In 1933 the rubber, clothing, and shipbuilding industries put into effect a six-hour workday, believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was an economy made overproductive by advances in technology. (A) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was (B) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation instead of a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was (C) believing that it was not a temporary expedient but a seeming permanent accommodation to what many observers thought of as a (D) not as a temporary expedient but as a seemingly permanent accommodation to what many observers thought was (E) not as a temporary expedient but believing it a seemingly permanent accommodation for what many observers thought
If additional deposits of oil are found, it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil, even if the deposits are not immediately tapped.
(A) it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil (B) the amount that is able to be used as fuel will expand and the price of oil be reduced (C) it will cause an increase in the amount that is able to be used as fuel and a reduction in the price of oil (D) the amount that can be used as fuel will increase and the price of oil will drop (E) it will increase the amount of oil that can be used as fuel and cause a drop in the price
What the source of these questions? I believe some words are missing from the options. I'll try to answer by choosing the best option from among the choices provided here.
1. C 2. D 3. E (Although I think correct option would have been 'than by those who were under it' 4. D (Again I would choose E but it looks like one as is missing from E) 5. D
3. A ( Although I also think that correct option would have been 'than by those who were under it' to maintain parallelism) 4.D (not only coz an as is missing in E but also coz even if that " as" was there in the option; it still wudnt have helped to maintain the parallelism in the sentence.Also in E was is missing after " thought ". )
1.For decades Surgeon Generals have warned that smoking increases the risk of lung diseases, including lung cancer and emphysema, and can complicate pregnancy, and increases the risk of low birth weight. A.Can complicate pregnancy, and increases the risk of low birth weight. B.Can complicate pregnancy, and increases low birth weight risks C.Can complicate pregnancy, increasing the risks of low birth weight D.Can complicate pregnancy by increasing the risks of low birth weight. E.Complicating pregnancy by increasing the risks of low birth weight.
2.Constructed with the finest Italian marble, the floor of the church is its greatest attraction and is more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows.
A.Attraction and is more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows. B.Attraction, itself more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows. C.Attraction, itself more attractive to tourists as are its ornate stained-glass windows. D.Attraction, being more attractive to tourists than its ornate stained-glass windows. E.Attraction as it more is attractive to tourists than are the church's stained-glass windows.
3.according to the enrollment statistics published by U.S. medical schools, the number of female medical students is equivalent to the number of male medical students currently enrolled in medical school.
A.The number of female medical students is equivalent to the number of male medical students currently enrolled in medical school. B.As many female as male students are currently enrolled in medical school. C.The number of female students is as many as that of male students currently enrolled in medical school. D.As great as the number of female is the number of male students currently enrolled in medical school. E.Female and male students are currently enrolled in equal numbers in medical schools.
4.Recent indications of weakness in the economy have led consumers to be more conservative with their purchases; so depressed have sales figures been as a result that the government has launched several initiatives to actively encourage consumer spending.
A.So depressed have sales figures been as a result that B.The sales figures have been so depressed as a result that C.As a result, so depressed has the sales been that D.The resulting sales figures having been so depressed that E.The sales figures have been so depressed that, as a result,
5.Industrialization and modern methods of insect control have improved the standard of living around the globe while at the same time they have introduced some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, having gone virtually unregulated since they were developed some 50 years ago.
a) while at the same time they have introduced some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, having b) while at the same time introducing some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants that have c) while they have introduced some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, and have d) but introducing some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants at the same time that have e) but at the same time introduce 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, having
I have got some doubts on the following SCs. Please post your answer with explanation
Galls hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today.
(A) of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (B) of different mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (C) that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (D) which is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (E) which is widely accepted today is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain there being is awkaward.Moreover the hypothesis states diff functions are localized in differ parts of the brain.Use of which is also not correct as which introduces non restrictive clauses. My Take C
In 1978 only half the women granted child support by a court received the amount awarded; at least as much as a million and more others had not any support agreements whatsoever. (A) at least as much as a million and more others had not any (B) at least as much as more than a million others had no (C) more than a million others had not any (D) more than a million others had no (E) there was at least a million or more others without any
D.Concise against C
In 1990s, there are more babies born by women over thirty years old than under it. (A) than under it (B) than were they under it (C) than had been under it (D) than were the babies (E) than those were under it
E
In 1933 the rubber, clothing, and shipbuilding industries put into effect a six-hour workday, believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was an economy made overproductive by advances in technology. (A) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was (B) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation instead of a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was (C) believing that it was not a temporary expedient but a seeming permanent accommodation to what many observers thought of as a (D) not as a temporary expedient but as a seemingly permanent accommodation to what many observers thought was (E) not as a temporary expedient but believing it a seemingly permanent accommodation for what many observers thought
D
If additional deposits of oil are found, it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil, even if the deposits are not immediately tapped.
(A) it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil (B) the amount that is able to be used as fuel will expand and the price of oil be reduced (C) it will cause an increase in the amount that is able to be used as fuel and a reduction in the price of oil (D) the amount that can be used as fuel will increase and the price of oil will drop (E) it will increase the amount of oil that can be used as fuel and cause a drop in the price
Few more questions-These ques are from previous post and No satisfactory answer is given or there is doubt about the answers.So its better to provide explanations along with choices.
1.For decades Surgeon Generals have warned that smoking increases the risk of lung diseases, including lung cancer and emphysema, and can complicate pregnancy, and increases the risk of low birth weight. A.Can complicate pregnancy, and increases the risk of low birth weight. B.Can complicate pregnancy, and increases low birth weight risks C.Can complicate pregnancy, increasing the risks of low birth weight D.Can complicate pregnancy by increasing the risks of low birth weight. E.Complicating pregnancy by increasing the risks of low birth weight.
2.Constructed with the finest Italian marble, the floor of the church is its greatest attraction and is more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows.
A.Attraction and is more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows. B.Attraction, itself more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows. C.Attraction, itself more attractive to tourists as are its ornate stained-glass windows. D.Attraction, being more attractive to tourists than its ornate stained-glass windows. E.Attraction as it more is attractive to tourists than are the churchs stained-glass windows.
3.according to the enrollment statistics published by U.S. medical schools, the number of female medical students is equivalent to the number of male medical students currently enrolled in medical school.
A.The number of female medical students is equivalent to the number of male medical students currently enrolled in medical school. B.As many female as male students are currently enrolled in medical school. C.The number of female students is as many as that of male students currently enrolled in medical school. D.As great as the number of female is the number of male students currently enrolled in medical school. E.Female and male students are currently enrolled in equal numbers in medical schools.
4.Recent indications of weakness in the economy have led consumers to be more conservative with their purchases; so depressed have sales figures been as a result that the government has launched several initiatives to actively encourage consumer spending.
A.So depressed have sales figures been as a result that B.The sales figures have been so depressed as a result that C.As a result, so depressed has the sales been that D.The resulting sales figures having been so depressed that E.The sales figures have been so depressed that, as a result,
5.Industrialization and modern methods of insect control have improved the standard of living around the globe while at the same time they have introduced some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, having gone virtually unregulated since they were developed some 50 years ago.
a) while at the same time they have introduced some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, having b) while at the same time introducing some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants that have c) while they have introduced some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, and have d) but introducing some 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants at the same time that have e) but at the same time introduce 100,000 dangerous chemical pollutants, having
Hey guys, My answers are: 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (e) 4. (e) : D doesn't sound right because "in their performing of specific jobs " is complicated and wordy.
Gall's hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today. (A) of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today Being not correct (B) of different mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today That is not correct (C) that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today Looks the best (D) which is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today 'which is that' is not correct (E) which is widely accepted today is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain 'which' is not correct In 1978 only half the women granted child support by a court received the amount awarded; at least as much as a million and more others had not any support agreements whatsoever. (A) at least as much as a million and more others had not any 'and more than others' not correct (B) at least as much as more than a million others had no Using more is better than at least (C) more than a million others had not any 'had not had any' is not correct (D) more than a million others had no Looks the best (E) there was at least a million or more others without any Same as a In 1990's, there are more babies born by women over thirty years old than under it. (A) than under it (B) than were they under it (C) than had been under it parallel (D) than were the babies (E) than those were under it In 1933 the rubber, clothing, and shipbuilding industries put into effect a six-hour workday, believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was an economy made overproductive by advances in technology. (A) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation rather than a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was 'was' is incorrect (B) believing it a seeming permanent accommodation instead of a temporary expedient for what many observers thought was Same as a (C) believing that it was not a temporary expedient but a seeming permanent accommodation to what many observers thought of as a best option (D) not as a temporary expedient but as a seemingly permanent accommodation to what many observers thought was 'believing' is missing (E) not as a temporary expedient but believing it a seemingly permanent accommodation for what many observers thought Same as E If additional deposits of oil are found, it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil, even if the deposits are not immediately tapped. (A) it will expand the amount that can be used as fuel and reduce the price of oil What is it referring to (B) the amount that is able to be used as fuel will expand and the price of oil be reduced Too wordy (C) it will cause an increase in the amount that is able to be used as fuel and a reduction in the price of oil It - ? (D) the amount that can be used as fuel will increase and the price of oil will drop Looks best (E) it will increase the amount of oil that can be used as fuel and cause a drop in the price It - ?
here are my exps. Let me know if im falling out in any ...
1.For decades Surgeon Generals have warned that smoking increases the risk of lung diseases, including lung cancer and emphysema, and can complicate pregnancy, and increases the risk of low birth weight. A.Can complicate pregnancy, and increases the risk of low birth weight. B.Can complicate pregnancy, and increases low birth weight risks C.Can complicate pregnancy, increasing the risks of low birth weight D.Can complicate pregnancy by increasing the risks of low birth weight. E.Complicating pregnancy by increasing the risks of low birth weight.
Ans : D Exp : Here two phrases in parallel, smoking increases the risk of lung diseases and (smoking) can complicate pregnancy by increasing the risks of low birth weight if by is eliminated it is as if there are three phrases in parallel and only last phrase takes 'and' not second phrase ( as in A,B) and last phrase cannot even be seperated by comma as in C. For E. warned that smoking complicating pregnancy .. is awkward.
2.Constructed with the finest Italian marble, the floor of the church is its greatest attraction and is more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows.
A.Attraction and is more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows. B.Attraction, itself more attractive to tourists than are its ornate stained-glass windows. C.Attraction, itself more attractive to tourists as are its ornate stained-glass windows. D.Attraction, being more attractive to tourists than its ornate stained-glass windows. E.Attraction as it more is attractive to tourists than are the church's stained-glass windows.
Ans : A Exp : floor of the church is compared to its glass windows. Only A conveys this in better way.
FOR 3.e .. clear and concise
4.Recent indications of weakness in the economy have led consumers to be more conservative with their purchases; so depressed have sales figures been as a result that the government has launched several initiatives to actively encourage consumer spending.
A.So depressed have sales figures been as a result that B.The sales figures have been so depressed as a result that C.As a result, so depressed has the sales been that D.The resulting sales figures having been so depressed that E.The sales figures have been so depressed that, as a result,
ANS: D so depressed that... sounds idiomatic. In E it is wrong in 'saying so depressed that, as a result,'
As Many of you have have got wrong , Its better that lets post the explanations and discuss why the particular choices are wrong.I also find few ques tricky.
As Many of you have have got wrong , Its better that lets post the explanations and discuss why the particular choices are wrong.I also find few ques tricky.
Regards
Vikas
Hey u sure that the answer to the 4th ques is D and not E coz i have got all others correct except for the 4th
option D for the 4th ques says :
D.The resulting sales figures having been so depressed that..
now the usage of having been is certainly wrong in this option; isnt it ??So how can D be the answer.
I will repost the ques again n give the reason why i chose E as the answer
4.Recent indications of weakness in the economy have led consumers to be more conservative with their purchases; so depressed have sales figures been as a result that the government has launched several initiatives to actively encourage consumer spending.
A.So depressed have sales figures been as a result that B.The sales figures have been so depressed as a result that C.As a result, so depressed has the sales been that D.The resulting sales figures having been so depressed that E.The sales figures have been so depressed that, as a result,
on second thoughts E also seems to be wrong ...it has mispaced the modifier as a result( which has to modify the sales figure ) ...B also makes the same error ...C has a subject verb agreement error ( has ..sales ).. D i think has one more error coz it cant function as a stand alone sentence ( and a stand alone sentence is needed after a semi-colon ..there is no main verb in it..everything seems to be modifying the sales figure )..what is the source of this ques btw ??
Any takers for my explanation ..this is the best that i could do
