Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. A) Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. B) By the study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, it was possible for the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. C) By studying a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, the fruit fly enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop. D) By studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, the secrets of how embryos develop are beginning to be unraveled by scientist. E) The study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop.
IMO E.
can any of you tell what is the error in option D. how to make it a sensible statement?
In option D, the subject is 'the secrets of.....' but scientists are actually studying the behavior of fruit fly. So we can't use 'By studying' and 'the secrets of..' (as subject) both at the same time.
Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. A) Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. B) By the study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, it was possible for the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. C) By studying a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, the fruit fly enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop. D) By studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, the secrets of how embryos develop are beginning to be unraveled by scientist. E) The study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop. Guys, can any of you tell what is the error in option D. how to make it a sensible statement? Thanks Vijay
IMO E.. clear n concise. study / studying of fruit fly shd modify scientists becoz scientists did that study. So, A,D are out..B is wrongly connecting 2nd independent clause by comma and also awkward. C removed verb "has" before enabled..
Because of the multiplier effect inherent in any unlimited-transaction economy, the spending of one dollar typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than in a single- or limited-transaction economy.
A typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than B typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than it would C typically generates several times as much gross income in such an economy as though D in such an economy typically generates several times as much gross income as the spending of one dollar would E in such an economy typically generates several times the gross income than
Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. A) Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. B) By the study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, it was possible for the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. C) By studying a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, the fruit fly enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop. D) By studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, the secrets of how embryos develop are beginning to be unraveled by scientist. E) The study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop.
However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught. (A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that (B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that (C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that (D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for (E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree
Quote: Originally Posted by somFrodo View Post IMO C.
'compare to' is used for comparing two different / unlike things. hence A and out. 'comparing... and' usage is wrong. between C and E, 'on comparison of' sounds more idiomatically perfect than 'on comparing' (can anyone explain the grammatical rule here). so, E out.
Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. A) Studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. B) By the study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, it was possible for the secrets of how embryos develop to begin to be unraveled by scientists. C) By studying a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, the fruit fly enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop. D) By studying the fruit fly, a household nuisance and also a time-honored experimental subject, the secrets of how embryos develop are beginning to be unraveled by scientist. E) The study of the fruit fly, a household nuisance but a time-honored experimental subject, has enabled scientist to begin to unravel the secrets of how embryos develop. Guys, can any of you tell what is the error in option D. how to make it a sensible statement? Thanks Vijay
However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught. (A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that (B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that (C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that (D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for (E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree
Solve this : However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught. (A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that (B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that (C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that (D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for (E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree
Among the options:
B, D, and E are by virtue of first word in the sentences, create a sense of contrast, but the verb "agree" does not go with them.
Because of the multiplier effect inherent in any unlimited-transaction economy, the spending of one dollar typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than in a single- or limited-transaction economy.
A typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than B typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than it would C typically generates several times as much gross income in such an economy as though D in such an economy typically generates several times as much gross income as the spending of one dollar would E in such an economy typically generates several times the gross income than
Solve this : However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught. (A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that (B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that (C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that (D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for (E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree
C,D,E are changing meaning.. I feel A is better/concise than B but can't fine any errors in b. So, IMO = A
However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught. (A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that (B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that (C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that (D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for (E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree
Instantly eliminate D and E as they both have used incorrect idiom - "agree for" and "agree". Among A, B and C C seems to be passive, hence abandoned. Now between A and B In B - "Despite of the fact .........may agree" kills the actual contrast in the sentence. It is actually changing the original meaning of the sentence. A seems to be correct "However much" is a correct idiom.
However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught. (A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that (B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that (C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that (D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for (E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree
OA is A.
OE from Kaplan 800 : "The options for this sentence present you with a list of different idioms from which to choose. Start with the end: is agree that, agree for, or agree correct? The first is fine, the second is unidiomatic because for doesn't go with agree, and the third is out because that is necessary in order for the sentence to make sense. That leaves (A), (B), and (C). (A) isn't particularly eloquent, but it's not grammatically flawed. (B) is out because Despite the fact doesn't fit with may agree (it can be a fact that they agree, but if we don't know whether they agree, then there's no fact to discuss). (C) is wordy, passive (more on this later), and it doesn't agree with the rest of the sentence; if you're skeptical, try reading it in. Only (A) survives."
OE from Kaplan 800 : "The options for this sentence present you with a list of different idioms from which to choose. Start with the end: is agree that, agree for, or agree correct? The first is fine, the second is unidiomatic because for doesn't go with agree, and the third is out because that is necessary in order for the sentence to make sense. That leaves (A), (B), and (C). (A) isn't particularly eloquent, but it's not grammatically flawed. (B) is out because Despite the fact doesn't fit with may agree (it can be a fact that they agree, but if we don't know whether they agree, then there's no fact to discuss). (C) is wordy, passive (more on this later), and it doesn't agree with the rest of the sentence; if you're skeptical, try reading it in. Only (A) survives."
Because of the multiplier effect inherent in any unlimited-transaction economy, the spending of one dollar typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than in a single- or limited-transaction economy.
A typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than B typically generates several times the gross income in such an economy than it would C typically generates several times as much gross income in such an economy as though D in such an economy typically generates several times as much gross income as the spending of one dollar would E in such an economy typically generates several times the gross income than
OA is D.
OE is "Here we have a complicated comparison that must be expressed properly. Choice (D) is correct: the spending . . . generates several times as much gross income as . (D) also correctly repeats the spending of one dollar instead of using the unclear pronoun it .
Answer (A) incorrectly uses generates several times the gross income . . . than .
Answer (B) incorrectly uses it which implies that the second spending is the same as the first. The second spending constitutes the same amount as that of the first, but the two are not the same spending.
Answer (C) incorrectly uses generates several times as much. . .as though .
Answer (E) incorrectly uses generates several times the gross income than ."
A little under a million years ago, the briny waters of the Baltic Sea began flooding into the cold North Atlantic: geologists are still debating whether the flood was gradual or created a cataclysm. (A) whether the flood was gradual or created a cataclysm (B) if the flood was gradual or created a cataclysm (C) about whether the flood was gradual or cataclysmic (D) whether the flood was gradual or cataclysmic (E) whether the flood was gradual or it created a cataclysm
A little under a million years ago, the briny waters of the Baltic Sea began flooding into the cold North Atlantic: geologists are still debating whether the flood was gradual or created a cataclysm. (A) whether the flood was gradual or created a cataclysm (B) if the flood was gradual or created a cataclysm (C) about whether the flood was gradual or cataclysmic (D) whether the flood was gradual or cataclysmic (E) whether the flood was gradual or it created a cataclysm
will go with 'D'. Don't think about is really necessary.
Hi, i have a queru, can someone please shed some light?
Sentence - Several million tonnes of coal was/were generated by the power station.
- What's the right word and What noun is it referring to in this sentence? - How about if you remove Several (A million tonnes of coal was/were generated...).. - And then remove 'A million' as well. (Tonnes of coal was/were generated by the PS.)
