Hi Guys,
I need helping which of the following versions are correct :-
* whatever is more convenient TO you/ whatever is more convenient FOR you
* a majority of commuters READ while on their way to work / a majority of commuters READS while on its way to work
* the majority of students ARE hard working / the majority of students IS hard working
I have found contradicting answers in various sources,including Manhattan-SC.
Many Thanks,
Shipra
Hi Guys,
I need helping which of the following versions are correct :-
* whatever is more convenient TO you/ whatever is more convenient FOR you
* a majority of commuters READ while on their way to work / a majority of commuters READS while on its way to work
* the majority of students ARE hard working / the majority of students IS hard working
I have found contradicting answers in various sources,including Manhattan-SC.
Many Thanks,
Shipra
hi Shipra,
convenient FOR (a purpose), convenient TO (a location)
http://www.english.wayne.edu/writing/IDIOMATIC%20EXPRESSIONS-c.pdf
* a majority of commuters READ while on their way to work / a majority of commuters READS while on THEIR to work - talking abt people - so plural
Majority is one of those words that can be either singular or plural. Common sense works pretty well in deciding which. If you mean the word to describe a collection of individuals, then the word should be treated as plural: The majority of e-mail users are upset about the increase in spam. If the word is used to describe a collective group, then consider it singular: A 90% majority is opposed to scheduling the next meeting at 6:00 A.M. If you are uncertain which you mean, then choose whatever form sounds best to you; it's not likely to bother many people.
majority are/majority is
hope this helps
Answers and Explanations please!!
1. Legislation in the Canadian province of Ontario requires of both public and private employers that pay be the same for jobs historically held by women as for jobs requiring comparable skill that are usually held by men.
(A) that pay be the same for jobs historically held by women as for jobs requiring comparable skill that are
(B) that pay for jobs historically held by women should be the same as for a job requiring comparable skills
(C) to pay the same in jobs historically held by women as in jobs of comparable skill that are
(D) to pay the same regardless of whether a job was historically held by women or is one demanding comparable skills
(E) to pay as much for jobs historically held by women as for a job demanding comparable skills
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2. In order to evenly and effectively paint a rough surface, it is necessary to sand it and apply primer before applying the paint.
(A) it and apply primer before applying the paint
(B) it and prime it and paint it
(C) it, then prime it, then paint it
(D) the surface and apply primer before you
apply paint to the surface
(E) the surface, apply primer to the surface and then paint it
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3. A decade after initiating the nation's most comprehensive and aggressive antismoking program, per capita consumption of cigarettes in California declined from over 125 packs annually per person to about 60, a drop more than twice as great as in the nation as a whole.
B. annual per capita consumption of cigarettes in California declined from over 125 packs to about 60, more than twice as great as that
C. California's annual per capita consumption of cigarettes declined from over 125 packs per person to about 60, more than twice as great as the drop
D. California has seen per capita consumption of cigarettes decline from over 125 packs annually to about 60, a drop more than twice as great as that
E. California has seen annual per capita consumption of cigarettes decline from over 125 packs per person to about 60, more than twice as great as that
1. Legislation in the Canadian province of Ontario requires of both public and private employers that pay be the same for jobs historically held by women as for jobs requiring comparable skill that are usually held by men.
(A) that pay be the same for jobs historically held by women as for jobs requiring comparable skill that are
(B) that pay for jobs historically held by women should be the same as for a job requiring comparable skills
(C) to pay the same in jobs historically held by women as in jobs of comparable skill that are
(D) to pay the same regardless of whether a job was historically held by women or is one demanding comparable skills
(E) to pay as much for jobs historically held by women as for a job demanding comparable skills
############
2. In order to evenly and effectively paint a rough surface, it is necessary to sand it and apply primer before applying the paint.
(A) it and apply primer before applying the paint
(B) it and prime it and paint it
(C) it, then prime it, then paint it
(D) the surface and apply primer before you
apply paint to the surface
(E) the surface, apply primer to the surface and then paint it
##########
3. A decade after initiating the nation's most comprehensive and aggressive antismoking program, per capita consumption of cigarettes in California declined from over 125 packs annually per person to about 60, a drop more than twice as great as in the nation as a whole.
B. annual per capita consumption of cigarettes in California declined from over 125 packs to about 60, more than twice as great as that
C. California's annual per capita consumption of cigarettes declined from over 125 packs per person to about 60, more than twice as great as the drop
D. California has seen per capita consumption of cigarettes decline from over 125 packs annually to about 60, a drop more than twice as great as that
E. California has seen annual per capita consumption of cigarettes decline from over 125 packs per person to about 60, more than twice as great as that
1) E
2) D
3) D
explanations pls... and btw 2 of them are supposedly wrong!
May i have the answers
--->> 1.A -- please highlight text for the answers - dont want others to see it if they are still trying ;)..
vnangia SaysMay i have the answers
--->>1.A -- please highlight text for the answers - dont want others to see it if they are still trying ;)..
edit--> doesnt work - no highlight option :((
1) Requires...to--->> coorect phrase
not required...that..
2) Pronoun incorrect reference
I loved the logic that you used for hiding the answers..I got confused--lmao
hi
going through SC 1000 . can any any one tell me where do i get the correct answers so as to check out correct / incorrect
regards
datta
hi
going through SC 1000 . can any any one tell me where do i get the correct answers so as to check out correct / incorrect
regards
datta
hii..i have the answers PM me if u need..or else u may find out in esnips.com
reagrds,
Himmat
hi
going through SC 1000 . can any any one tell me where do i get the correct answers so as to check out correct / incorrect
regards
datta
try doing a search here in PG or u can directly chk out the forum at Score Top..
hi Shipra,
convenient FOR (a purpose), convenient TO (a location)
http://www.english.wayne.edu/writing/IDIOMATIC%20EXPRESSIONS-c.pdf
* a majority of commuters READ while on their way to work / a majority of commuters READS while on THEIR to work - talking abt people - so plural
Majority is one of those words that can be either singular or plural. Common sense works pretty well in deciding which. If you mean the word to describe a collection of individuals, then the word should be treated as plural: The majority of e-mail users are upset about the increase in spam. If the word is used to describe a collective group, then consider it singular: A 90% majority is opposed to scheduling the next meeting at 6:00 A.M. If you are uncertain which you mean, then choose whatever form sounds best to you; it's not likely to bother many people.
majority are/majority is
hope this helps
thanks! 😃 Here's 1 more
active voice: you are one of those people...
however, if this sentence is written in passive form, then which usage is correct?
one of those people is/are you ??
Also, a few doubts in SC , Kaplan 800/OG11 ...
Question1. After suffering the effects of several tsunamis, the residents of a Japanese city built a wall on their coast over forty feet high and a mile long, a way to protect the city against another disaster.
A.A way to protect
B.In efforts to protect
C.Protecting
D.To protect in one way
E.In order to protect
Questin2. 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.
Question3. 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.
Question4. 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.
Question5. The shipbuilding industry in eighteenth-century England created a need that pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
A.That pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
B.For pine and flax from Russia that are made into masts and salts.
C.That there be a production of masts and sails out of pine and flax from Russia.
D.That masts and sails are made out of pine and flax from Russia.
E.For pine and flax from Russia to be made into masts and sails.
Question6. Certain gerontologists have reported the more older people continue to challenge their brains with reading, writing, and other thought-provoking exercises, their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
A.Their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
B.The less likely are their cognitive functions to be diminished.
C.The less are they likely to have diminished cognitive function.
D.The less likely their cognitive functions will diminish
E.They are less likely to have diminished cognitive function.
Question7. 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,
Can some one please tell me what should be the answers and why?
Thanks,
Shipra
thanks! 😃 Here's 1 more
active voice: you are one of those people...
however, if this sentence is written in passive form, then which usage is correct?
one of those people is/are you ??
IS should be the correct usage as it corresponds to ONE, but using passive form here is awkward -- IMO
Also, a few doubts in SC , Kaplan 800/OG11 ...
Question1. After suffering the effects of several tsunamis, the residents of a Japanese city built a wall on their coast over forty feet high and a mile long, a way to protect the city against another disaster.
A.A way to protect
B.In efforts to protect
C.Protecting
D.To protect in one way
E.In order to protect
-C-
Questin2. 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.
should be D i guess
low birth weight complicates pregnancy - so eliminating all other choices, we are down to D and E cos they are the ones that use BY.
and complicating in E doesnt sound so good so we are left with D
Question3. 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.
think its A
Question4. 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.
B
Question5. The shipbuilding industry in eighteenth-century England created a need that pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
A.That pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
B.For pine and flax from Russia that are made into masts and salts.
C.That there be a production of masts and sails out of pine and flax from Russia.
D.That masts and sails are made out of pine and flax from Russia.
E.For pine and flax from Russia to be made into masts and sails.
A (a lil bit unsure if its A or E)
Question6. Certain gerontologists have reported the more older people continue to challenge their brains with reading, writing, and other thought-provoking exercises, their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
A.Their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
B.The less likely are their cognitive functions to be diminished.
C.The less are they likely to have diminished cognitive function.
D.The less likely their cognitive functions will diminish
E.They are less likely to have diminished cognitive function.
C maintains parallelism -to- and also "the more.... the less"
Question7. 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,
a hard one - i go with E, even though this may bring up a change in meaning that the sales figures are DEPRESSED/SAD/SORROWFUL??? inanimate things are capable of emotion?? hehee
Can some one please tell me what should be the answers and why?
Can some one please tell me what should the answers BE and why?
Thanks,
Shipra
correct answers please
thanks! 😃 Here's 1 more
active voice: you are one of those people...
however, if this sentence is written in passive form, then which usage is correct?
one of those people is/are you ??
Also, a few doubts in SC , Kaplan 800/OG11 ...
Question1. After suffering the effects of several tsunamis, the residents of a Japanese city built a wall on their coast over forty feet high and a mile long, a way to protect the city against another disaster.
A.A way to protect
B.In efforts to protect
C.Protecting
D.To protect in one way
E.In order to protect
Questin2. 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.
Question3. 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.
Question4. 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.
Question5. The shipbuilding industry in eighteenth-century England created a need that pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
A.That pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
B.For pine and flax from Russia that are made into masts and salts.
C.That there be a production of masts and sails out of pine and flax from Russia.
D.That masts and sails are made out of pine and flax from Russia.
E.For pine and flax from Russia to be made into masts and sails.
Question6. Certain gerontologists have reported the more older people continue to challenge their brains with reading, writing, and other thought-provoking exercises, their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
A.Their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
B.The less likely are their cognitive functions to be diminished.
C.The less are they likely to have diminished cognitive function.
D.The less likely their cognitive functions will diminish
E.They are less likely to have diminished cognitive function.
Question7. 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,
Can some one please tell me what should be the answers and why?
Thanks,
Shipra
Hi Shipra,
Ive tried to answer all your questions, but its entirely my viewpoint, so it might be worth cross-checking if youre unsure about any of them.
one of those people is you is the correct usage.
Firstly, it definitely sounds much better and you instantly know one of those people are you is wrong. Also, is refers to one rather than people. Had it been two, it would have been two of those people are jack and you or Many of those people are here. Hope that makes sense !
Ques 2. D
Almost always, a sentence has just one and disregard including lung cancer and emphysema, as it is a sub-part of a sentence. The sentence, as a whole, generally has just one and. Down to C,D & E.
D seems to be the best choice as by increasing justifies the cause for complication of the pregnancy.
Ques 4. B
Seems the best answer to be because As many as... is an idiom.
Ques 5. E
You always create a need for something. Down to B & E. Additionally, need for.. to.. is also almost always used. Eg. There is a need for us to conserve water.
Ques 6. D
Seems the best choice to me. The more.. the less likely is an idiom if Im not mistaken. Eg. The more you study, the less likely you will fail.
Ques 7. E
Plural so use have. C & D eliminated. A and B dont sound right at all. E is the best answer.
Ques. 1 E (70% sure)
Ques. 3 D (90% sure)
Cant really pinpoint acc. to rules of English grammar as to why I chose E and D for 1 and 3, but Im fairly certain I just relied on sound and common sense.
Please post the correct answers and if Im wrong on any question, could you please post the counter-explanation to that as well.
Hope it helped..!!
thanks guys!
Here are the correct answers,
Question1. After suffering the effects of several tsunamis, the residents of a Japanese city built a wall on their coast over forty feet high and a mile long, a way to protect the city against another disaster.
A.A way to protect
B.In efforts to protect
C.Protecting
D.To protect in one way
E.In order to protect
C- neptune could you please tell me how you reached C . I think it should be E.
Questin2. 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.
D - my doubt here is, perhaps a little silly, but is the cause-effect relationship between complicated pregnancy and increased risks of low birth weight clearly indicated in the sentence?? For e.g. , isn't it possible that the relationship is quite the reverse, and that the risks of low birth weight arise due a complication pregnancy...in which case C would correctly depict the situation at hand.
Question3. 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.
B , I had marked A as well. But the explanation says that the underlined clause needs to be in the subordinate form to keep the attention of the sentence focused on "the floor", using the "and" conjunction makes the 2 parts equivalent....I think this a highly specific explanation and does not follow any generally applicable rule. I know I couldn't have thought of this logic on my own so please correct me if I am wrong...
Question4. 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.
B, why not E??
Question5. The shipbuilding industry in eighteenth-century England created a need that pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
A.That pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
B.For pine and flax from Russia that are made into masts and salts.
C.That there be a production of masts and sails out of pine and flax from Russia.
D.That masts and sails are made out of pine and flax from Russia.
E.For pine and flax from Russia to be made into masts and sails.
E, using the correct idiom create a need for we can eliminate A,C & D. However, between B & E, it says E so maintain the emphasis on the intent that "pine and flax should be made into masts and salts" which E does, while B emphasizes on the intent that "pine and flax should come from Russia" ...again very very specific to this sentence, I couldn't find any general logic /rule here.
Question6. Certain gerontologists have reported the more older people continue to challenge their brains with reading, writing, and other thought-provoking exercises, their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
A.Their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
B.The less likely are their cognitive functions to be diminished.
C.The less are they likely to have diminished cognitive function.
D.The less likely their cognitive functions will diminish
E.They are less likely to have diminished cognitive function.
D, the correct idiom is the "more...the less likely" so we can eliminate A,C & E. However, there is no explanation on why D is chosen over B.
Question7. 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,
A, "as a result" is supposed to modify the conservative spending of consumers, so E is eliminated. C has the wrong verb. D has the wrong tense. However, I don't see why A is chosen over B. I feel B is more succinct.
Any inputs/thoughts/explanations would be great!
Also, one more question...
Question8. Scientists have recently received permission to research embryonic stem cells, derived from early stage embryos that they believe to be capable of generating new cell growth.
A.that they believe to be capable of
B.that they believe are capable of
C.that they believe will be capable
D.believed as capable
E.believed to be capable
Regards,
Shipra
Here are the correct answers,
Question1. After suffering the effects of several tsunamis, the residents of a Japanese city built a wall on their coast over forty feet high and a mile long, a way to protect the city against another disaster.
A.A way to protect
B.In efforts to protect
C.Protecting
D.To protect in one way
E.In order to protect
C- neptune could you please tell me how you reached C . I think it should be E.
Questin2. 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.
D - my doubt here is, perhaps a little silly, but is the cause-effect relationship between complicated pregnancy and increased risks of low birth weight clearly indicated in the sentence?? For e.g. , isn't it possible that the relationship is quite the reverse, and that the risks of low birth weight arise due a complication pregnancy...in which case C would correctly depict the situation at hand.
Question3. 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.
B , I had marked A as well. But the explanation says that the underlined clause needs to be in the subordinate form to keep the attention of the sentence focused on "the floor", using the "and" conjunction makes the 2 parts equivalent....I think this a highly specific explanation and does not follow any generally applicable rule. I know I couldn't have thought of this logic on my own so please correct me if I am wrong...
Question4. 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.
B, why not E??
Question5. The shipbuilding industry in eighteenth-century England created a need that pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
A.That pine and flax from Russia be made into masts and salts.
B.For pine and flax from Russia that are made into masts and salts.
C.That there be a production of masts and sails out of pine and flax from Russia.
D.That masts and sails are made out of pine and flax from Russia.
E.For pine and flax from Russia to be made into masts and sails.
E, using the correct idiom create a need for we can eliminate A,C & D. However, between B & E, it says E so maintain the emphasis on the intent that "pine and flax should be made into masts and salts" which E does, while B emphasizes on the intent that "pine and flax should come from Russia" ...again very very specific to this sentence, I couldn't find any general logic /rule here.
Question6. Certain gerontologists have reported the more older people continue to challenge their brains with reading, writing, and other thought-provoking exercises, their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
A.Their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.
B.The less likely are their cognitive functions to be diminished.
C.The less are they likely to have diminished cognitive function.
D.The less likely their cognitive functions will diminish
E.They are less likely to have diminished cognitive function.
D, the correct idiom is the "more...the less likely" so we can eliminate A,C & E. However, there is no explanation on why D is chosen over B.
Question7. 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,
A, "as a result" is supposed to modify the conservative spending of consumers, so E is eliminated. C has the wrong verb. D has the wrong tense. However, I don't see why A is chosen over B. I feel B is more succinct.
Any inputs/thoughts/explanations would be great!
Also, one more question...
Question8. Scientists have recently received permission to research embryonic stem cells, derived from early stage embryos that they believe to be capable of generating new cell growth.
A.that they believe to be capable of
B.that they believe are capable of
C.that they believe will be capable
D.believed as capable
E.believed to be capable
Regards,
Shipra
the answer to Q8 is b
vnangia Saysthe answer to Q8 is b
Hi,
the correct answer to question 8 is A. Again, I don't see why A should be preferred over B. Any ideas??
Shipra
Hi,
the correct answer to question 8 is A. Again, I don't see why A should be preferred over B. Any ideas??
Shipra
I think "to be" shows a possibility whereas "are capable" shows definite ability, So A better than B IMO