Please see my explanations below, let me know if you agree....
Quote: Originally Posted by nuttyvarun Your questions were difficult to comprehend since u did not underline the sentences...
Please find my chosen options in bold below;
1. Once they had seen the report from the medical examiner, the investigators did not doubt whether the body recovered from the river was the man who had attempted to escape from the state prison.
(A) did not doubt whether the body recovered from the river was (B) have no doubt whether the body recovered from the river was (C) had not doubted that the body recovered from the river was (D) have no doubt whether the body recovered from the river was that of (E) had no doubt that the body recovered from the river was that of
Agreed, since tenses match correctly in C and E, but "had not doubted" in C is incorrect construction, E is the appropriate choice
2. One reason why more young people lose their virginity during the summer than at other times of the year undoubtedly is because school vacations give adolescents more free time.
(A) One reason why more young people lose their virginity during the summer than at other times of the year undoubtedly is because (B) If young people lose their virginity more during the summer than other seasons, it is undoubtedly because (C) One undoubtable reason that young people lose their virginity more during the summer than other times is (D) One reason more young people lose their virginity during the summer than at other times of the year is undoubtedly that (E) Young people lose their virginity more often during the summer undoubtedly because, for one reason, NOT SURE
B & C are incorrect - they say lose "more virginity" while original sentence states "more people" lose their virginity. E appears awkward construction - "undoubtedly because, for one reason" A is incorrect - reason, why, because - the presence of these 3 words seeems superflous (especially reason & because) D is the correct choice
3. Originally published in 1950, Some Tame Gazelle was Barbara Pym's first novel, but it does not read like an apprentice work.
(A) does not read like an apprentice work (B) seems not to read as an apprentice work (C) does not seem to read as an apprentice work would (D) does not read like an apprentice work does (E) reads unlike an apprentice work
C looks more suitable to me - not all first novels seem like apprentice works, does in D specifies certainty in case of ALL apprentice works, "would" in C specifies normal expected behaviour
4. Out of America's fascination with all things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing back the chaise lounge, the overstuffed sofa, and the claw-footed bathtub.
(A) things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing (B) things antique has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that is bringing (C) things that are antiques has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that bring (D) antique things have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing (E) antique things has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that bring
Market is singular so "has grown" is correct - narrowed down to B, C and E. Now again "bring" is plural and market is singular (market is bringing back, not the furnitures], so we eliminate C and E. Correct ans. is B
catfighter Says
Please see my explanations below, let me know if you agree....
3 out of your 4 answers matches with OA.
1. E 2. D 3. A 4. B
Thanks everyone for your post(s). My answer for Q3 was D. I am still wondering how A can be the right fit.
One puzzling doubt, which one is correct; In this question I think none of the answers are correct or In this question I think none of the answers is correct I would appreciate some solid explanation in here, rather than just pointing out the correct option... some grammatical fundas and GMAT approach related explanation would be highy appreciated... ;) PS: I know the correct option, just wanted to understand why and how... ;)
'none of the answers is' seems correct to me as it says that not one among the answers is correct. here the relevance seems to be on the the word none
Bang on Aniruddha.. None is one of the indefinite pronouns that is singular or plural. There used to be a old rule that defined that none is less than zero so it inherits a singular verb. However it is used in different context many times. For all the guys who have not read Manhattan SC properly, or even if you have read and not understood in completion..plz read this small but good explantion by Aniruddha below.. Just FYI, correct option is; In this question I think none of the answers are correct
One puzzling doubt, which one is correct; In this question I think none of the answers are correct or In this question I think none of the answers is correct I would appreciate some solid explanation in here, rather than just pointing out the correct option... some grammatical fundas and GMAT approach related explanation would be highy appreciated... ;) PS: I know the correct option, just wanted to understand why and how... ;)
One puzzling doubt, which one is correct;
In this question I think none of the answers are correct or In this question I think none of the answers is correct Varun , we are to take special care of the 5 SANAM pronouns.. some, all, none ,any ,most. these nouns takes verb forms depending on their usage.. Look at the usage...note the object of the phrase "of __" ..here it's "of the answers..pointing out one among many probable answers.. so it has to take plural verb form. it should be " are".. again look at.... "none of the money" ( a bit awkaward use.. could think of a better example.) .Here note that as the object of the phrase "of money"..uncountable collective use..it should to take a singular verb form.."is"... yaa..see this. some of the money "was" ____ but some of the papers "were".
In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights bound for or that were originated in the united states.
a) bound for or that were b) bound for or that had c) that were bound for or were d) that were bound for or had e) which had been bound for or had
In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights bound for or that were originated in the united states.
a) bound for or that were b) bound for or that had c) that were bound for or were d) that were bound for or had e) which had been bound for or had
In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights bound for or that were originated in the united states.
a) bound for or that were b) bound for or that had c) that were bound for or were d) that were bound for or had e) which had been bound for or had
The coordinating conjunction in the first part tempted to use that as a conjunction.basis this C/D. I will go for D to avoid passive in C.
In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights bound for or that were originated in the united states. Without looking into the choices: Parallelism: The sentence should be somewhat......flights bound for or the flights that originated in the united states. "Or that were originated" is not clear. What does "that" mean here. After looking into the choices: A. 'That were' confuses the reader. What is 'that' here. B. Again 'that' confuses the reader. C. That were bound for or were ..this sentence looks awkward. Or were is gramatically wrong. It should be 'or flights that were....' D. that were bound for or had this seems to be most appropriate. E. Which had been bound for or had this sentence is long, confusing and unnecessary usage of had been.
So, according to me the answer is D. Please correct me if I am wrong.
to maintain parallelism..words after that ...were bound for ..(past indefinite) should be with were originated... had originated brings past perfect form of the verb..in that case shouldn't it be C..both C and D , subordinate clauses as part is used are in passive voice...The principal clause remains in active voice.....also "that" follows the antecedent..flights.
In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights bound for or that were originated in the united states.
a) bound for or that were b) bound for or that had c) that were bound for or were d) that were bound for or had e) which had been bound for or had
Hello Puys,
The main confusion is between C and D. Here is my explanation: -
" that were bound for" it is used for Flights. "originated in the united " gives a sense of action that is done before so past participle is ok.
yes...'originated in the united' is action already done. So we can use had there. Somehow I dont feel 'flights that were originated' not correct. Had it been 'flights that originated', i would have considered it to be correct.
ramviswa.. plz find the solution explanation provided below by rocky_star..
I wud want to explain the ssame solution in another way.. try and change the order of the statements..consider the flights that originated in US before the flights bound for US in the sentence..
In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights that had originated in the united states or were bound for the US.
Does this help make understand how this correct sentence option could be chosen in very childlike but effective way
Puys,
Need help with this one.
In a show of support for their striking counterparts, Canadian controllers refused to handle flights bound for or that were originated in the united states.
a) bound for or that were b) bound for or that had c) that were bound for or were d) that were bound for or had e) which had been bound for or had
nuttyvarun Says
I guess it's option D
ramviswa Says
OA is D but I chose C. Can you please reason out why D?
Hello Puys,
The main confusion is between C and D. Here is my explanation: -
" that were bound for" it is used for Flights. "originated in the united " gives a sense of action that is done before so past participle is ok.
PS: This is NOT a good way to follow.. but just a back-up option for confirmation of the chosen answer.. this is my personal customized funda, copyrights reserved . User discretion advised!!
Yeah.."were originated" does not sound coherent...something just "originates", u dont say "made to originate" so u cant specify doer for the action "originate" because the object itself does the action (i.e. originates). hence, I feel "were originated" is incorrect!
PS: The above comments are just my perception. I havent read the formal "sc bibles" yet..just started prep last week with kaplan - so any comments or fundas are more than welcome :-P
amar_sinha Says
yes...'originated in the united' is action already done. So we can use had there. Somehow I dont feel 'flights that were originated' not correct. Had it been 'flights that originated', i would have considered it to be correct.
What books i should go through before i give gmat exam
I assume you are asking about SC books since you are on a SC thread
If you browse through the forums, you'd find out that Manhattan SC guide is basic and sufficient. For more practice Official Guide - Verbal is mandatory.
I assume you are asking about SC books since you are on a SC thread
If you browse through the forums, you'd find out that Manhattan SC guide is basic and sufficient. For more practice Official Guide - Verbal is mandatory.
This is the thread just for Sentence correction discussion. By the way the books to be read for GMAT preparation are: 1. Official Guide for GMAT review (10th , 11th or 12th edition. Any one of these will do) 2. Official Guide for GMAT verbal review 3. Official Guide for GMAT quantitative review.
OG is the bible for preparation for GMAT. There are other books which I recommend. These books can be used once you complete the OG. 1. Kaplan GMAT 800 2. Sentence correction GMAT preparation guide (Manhattan GMAT preparation guide)
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