Ans is A. Looks like it is straight forward but I am not clear with the funda of restrictive modifier.
Varun/Naga: Can you please help with some examples of restrictive modifiers if possible?
The author Herman Melville and the poet Walt Whitman are icons of American literature, greatly beloved by generations past and present. a. The author Herman Melville and the poet Walt Whitman are icons b. Herman Melville the author and Walt Whitman the poet are icons c. The author named Herman Melville and the poet named Walt Whitman are great icons d. The author, Herman Melville, and the poet, Walt Whitman, are icons e. Herman Melville, the author, and Walt Whitman, the poet, had been icons
1.E> A & E seem rational but A seem to refer motorcade ,not president's visit 2.B> C & D out.. change in meaning...E & D comparison is not clear 3.C> A-use of 'who' wrong.. B- Use of were wrong..D & E changes the meaning.. needs aux verb to refer back the bank.. 4.A>Only A stands..
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only
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A) and B) are out because of 'they' incorrect reference.... D) 'having' suggests that the travelling happened before the pinoeering work. :D E) 'arming themselves only'. seems to suggest that Bela and Zoltan had the option of arming and they chose to arm themselves with only ....
C should be the answer. Thanks Pj02 Almost there now... 800 ... I am coming...
Please share explanations .... 1. Dr. Jones attributed his late arrival to the presidents visit, earlier and with a larger motorcade than usual, which snarled traffic on all the citys major thoroughfares. (A) presidents visit, earlier and with a larger motorcade than usual, which snarled (B) presidents visit, it being earlier and with a larger motorcade than usual and snarled (C) president, which was earlier and with a larger motorcade than usual and thus snarled (D) president, who was earlier and had a larger motorcade than usual, snarling (E) presidents visit, earlier and with a larger motorcade than usual, snarling 2. Not only does soy milk have more calcium than cows milk does, the calcium in soy milk is more easily digested than cows milk, with more soluble proteins on its membrane. (A) the calcium in soy milk is more easily digested than (B) the calcium in soy milk is more easily digested than that of (C) soy calcium is more easily digested than it is in (D) soy has calcium more easily digested than that in (E) soy has a calcium more easily digested than 3. Significantly worried about the financial climate during the previous several quarters, LBC Bank was the only one of the ten-bank Cash Credit Group who avoided becoming entangled in the sub-prime housing market collapse last year. (A) was the only one of the ten-bank Cash Credit Group who avoided (B) were the only ones out of the ten banks of the Cash Credit Group in avoiding (C) was alone in the ten-bank Cash Credit Group when it avoided (D) alone among the ten banks of the Cash Credit Group avoided (E) only of the ten-bank Cash Credit Group had avoided 4. Circumnavigating the Earth in just nine days, Voyager entered the record books in 1986, becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop. (A) Circumnavigating the Earth in just nine days, Voyager entered the record books in 1986, becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop. (B) The 1986 circumnavigation in just nine days by Voyager entered the record books, becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop. (C) Entering the record books by becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop, Voyager circumnavigated the Earth in 1986; it took only nine days. (D) Voyager became the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop; it circumnavigated the earth in just nine days in 1986 and entering the record books. (E) Circumnavigating the Earth in just nine days, Voyager became the first aircraft to circle the globe; it enters the record books in 1986.
Today, despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. a. Today, despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. b. Despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers today, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. c. Despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. d. Today, despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit at the time of the Civil War. e. Today, because of widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit.
I'll go with A
B - here placement of today tends to say that 'widely available technology' is listed thru printers and scanners 'today' C - compares 'counterfeiting' with 'time of civil war' D - changes the meaning E - 'because of' ...changes the meaning.
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only
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A - pronoun 'they' is ambiguous B - 'travelling back roads of hungary' is an adverbial modifier.. which does not go with compound nouns 'Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly' also the pronoun 'they' is ambiguous.
D - Awkward construction. E - travelling back roads ...awkward construct..changes the meaning
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only
A) and B) are out because of 'they' incorrect reference.... Thanks Pj02 Almost there now... 800 ... I am coming...
A - pronoun 'they' is ambiguous B - 'travelling back roads of hungary' is an adverbial modifier.. which does not go with compound nouns 'Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly' also the pronoun 'they' is ambiguous.
How come "they" is an incorrect reference.
Arent we talking about two nouns 'Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly' and i guess they clearly refers to them.
Maybe I am not seeing something. Pls clear my doubt.
I agree on option C as answer. My doubt precisely relates the explanation for option a and b...
Please do post the official explanation if you have any.
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed "they were only armed" is awkward and changes meaning as compared to "they were armed only " (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only "Hungary armed only" armed only modifies Hungary. (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed semi colon is inappropriate. Plus having travelled changes the meaning (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only Certainly wrong. "arming themselves".. not good.
I totally disagree with the OA as C Circumnavigating the Earth in just nine days, Voyager entered the record books in 1986, becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop. (A) Circumnavigating the Earth in just nine days, Voyager entered the record books in 1986, becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop. (B) The 1986 circumnavigation in just nine days by Voyager entered the record books, becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop. (C) Entering the record books by becoming the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop, Voyager circumnavigated the Earth in 1986; it took only nine days. (D) Voyager became the first aircraft to circle the globe nonstop; it circumnavigated the earth in just nine days in 1986 and entering the record books. (E) Circumnavigating the Earth in just nine days, Voyager became the first aircraft to circle the globe; it enters the record books in 1986. Look at this. How can C be an answer? It means "Voyager" circumnavigated the Earth by entering the record book! but the fact is other way around. Besides, it says in the end "it took only 9 days". only 9 days for what?
Guys, please do argue with ur opinion.
BTW, what is this BellCurve thing? Never heard of it!
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only
Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bla Bartk and Zoltn Kodly begantheir pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edisonphonograph and insatiable curiosity. (A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only (B) In 1905, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed (C) In 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only (D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed (E) Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only
All of you got it right and well explained too!! Dont know why I...
plz explain:
Today, despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. a. Today, despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. b. Despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers today, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. c. Despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit. d. Today, despite widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit at the time of the Civil War. e. Today, because of widely available technology such as high-resolution scanners and printers, counterfeiting is more difficult than it was at the time of the Civil War, when it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was counterfeit.
Ans is A. Looks like it is straight forward but I am not clear with the funda of restrictive modifier.
Varun/Naga: Can you please help with some examples of restrictive modifiers if possible?
"That" restricts the reader's thought. This introduces a specific bit of information to complete a sentence's meaning.
Ex: The officers can eat the box of donuts that is in the squad room.
Meaning: There is more than one box of donuts. Only the one in the squad should be eaten.
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"Which" is non-restrictive and introduces incidental rather than essential information to the meaning of the sentence. Essential does not mean that the information is not important or relevant, just that it's not essential to properly understand central intention of the sentence.
Ex: The officers can eat the box of donuts, which is in the squad room.
Meaning: The Department has a box of donuts for the officers. It's in the squad room.
especially #4.. and probably #2 also..
