Puys,cn any one answer and explain this.
In the Champagne region of France, > for centuries, by carefully handpicking their crop and storing their precious fruit in specially aged casks.
1.wine growers still harvest grapes as they have done
2.the wine grower still harvests grapes as he has
3.wine growers still harvest grapes as was done
4.wine growers still harvest grapes as has been done
5.wine growers still harvest grapes as they did
Puys,cn any one answer and explain this.
In the Champagne region of France, > for centuries, by carefully handpicking their crop and storing their precious fruit in specially aged casks.
1.wine growers still harvest grapes as they have done
2.the wine grower still harvests grapes as he has
3.wine growers still harvest grapes as was done
4.wine growers still harvest grapes as has been done
5.wine growers still harvest grapes as they did
If you look at later part of the sentence ".....their crop and storing their precious fruit....."
So eliminate 2&4.
you can eliminate 5 also here,because it uses simple past. "...for centuries...." means - they did it in the past and still continue doing that.So this requires a present perfect tense...
(you can understand that a present perfect tense is required by just looking at ..."for..." also)
3 is passive voice.so i will rather look if any better options are there.
yes, i see 1 which is gramatically correct and thus better than 3.
so 1) would be my answer.
Puys,cn any one answer and explain this.
In the Champagne region of France, > for centuries, by carefully handpicking their crop and storing their precious fruit in specially aged casks.
1.wine growers still harvest grapes as they have done
2.the wine grower still harvests grapes as he has
3.wine growers still harvest grapes as was done
4.wine growers still harvest grapes as has been done
5.wine growers still harvest grapes as they did
IMO: 1
On going action, needs 'have'.
Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
A. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
B. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component in municipal trash, many municipalities tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal is reduced.
Because paper of all kinds are the biggest single components in municipal trash, many municipalities have tried to recycle to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
D. All kinds of paper are the biggest single components of municipal trash, and so many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
E. All kinds of paper is the biggest single component of municipal trash, so many municipalities have tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal could be reduced.
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Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds; born into an Iroquois community and instructed in traditional Iroquois ways, he also received an education from English-speaking teachers.
(A) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
(B) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(C) Like many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant, living in two worlds, was
(D) As with many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(E) As with many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
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As rare as something becomes, be it a baseball card or a musical recording or a postage stamp, the more avidly it is sought by collectors .
(A) As rare as something becomes, be it
(B) As rare as something becomes, whether it is
(C) As something becomes rarer and rarer, like
(D) The rarer something becomes, like
(E) The rarer something becomes, whether it is
A. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
B. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component in municipal trash, many municipalities tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal is reduced.
Because paper of all kinds are the biggest single components in municipal trash, many municipalities have tried to recycle to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
D. All kinds of paper are the biggest single components of municipal trash, and so many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
E. All kinds of paper is the biggest single component of municipal trash, so many municipalities have tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal could be reduced.
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Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds; born into an Iroquois community and instructed in traditional Iroquois ways, he also received an education from English-speaking teachers.
(A) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
(B) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(C) Like many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant, living in two worlds, was
(D) As with many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(E) As with many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
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As rare as something becomes, be it a baseball card or a musical recording or a postage stamp, the more avidly it is sought by collectors .
(A) As rare as something becomes, be it
(B) As rare as something becomes, whether it is
(C) As something becomes rarer and rarer, like
(D) The rarer something becomes, like
(E) The rarer something becomes, whether it is
Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
A. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
B. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component in municipal trash, many municipalities tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal is reduced.
Because paper of all kinds are the biggest single components in municipal trash, many municipalities have tried to recycle to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
D. All kinds of paper are the biggest single components of municipal trash, and so many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
E. All kinds of paper is the biggest single component of municipal trash, so many municipalities have tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal could be reduced.
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Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds; born into an Iroquois community and instructed in traditional Iroquois ways, he also received an education from English-speaking teachers.
(A) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
(B) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(C) Like many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant, living in two worlds, was
(D) As with many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(E) As with many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
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As rare as something becomes, be it a baseball card or a musical recording or a postage stamp, the more avidly it is sought by collectors .
(A) As rare as something becomes, be it
(B) As rare as something becomes, whether it is
(C) As something becomes rarer and rarer, like
(D) The rarer something becomes, like
(E) The rarer something becomes, whether it is
My takes.
A
A
E
Puys,cn any one answer and explain this.
In the Champagne region of France, > for centuries, by carefully handpicking their crop and storing their precious fruit in specially aged casks.
1.wine growers still harvest grapes as they have done
2.the wine grower still harvests grapes as he has
3.wine growers still harvest grapes as was done
4.wine growers still harvest grapes as has been done
5.wine growers still harvest grapes as they did
IMo A.
There are 2 things here. This a present perfect, as the harvesting is still going on and "their " in the second phrase.
Only A satisfies both the conditions.
Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
A. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
Correct
B. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component in municipal trash, many municipalities tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal is reduced.
So that is wordy and awkward
C. Because paper of all kinds are the biggest single components in municipal trash, many municipalities have tried to recycle to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
paper is singular so it requires 'is' and not 'are'
D. All kinds of paper are the biggest single components of municipal trash, and so many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
This changes the meaning of the sentence
E. All kinds of paper is the biggest single component of municipal trash, so many municipalities have tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal could be reduced.
This changes the meaning of the sentence
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Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds; born into an Iroquois community and instructed in traditional Iroquois ways, he also received an education from English-speaking teachers.
(A) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
(B) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
Native American leaders is being compared with living instead of Joseph Brant
(C) Like many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant, living in two worlds, was
living in two worlds changes past tense to present
(D) As with many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
Native American leaders is being compared with living instead of Joseph Brant and like should be used instead of As with
(E) As with many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
like should be used instead of As with
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As rare as something becomes, be it a baseball card or a musical recording or a postage stamp, the more avidly it is sought by collectors .
(A) As rare as something becomes, be it
As rare as not used properly in this context
(B) As rare as something becomes, whether it is
As rare as not used properly in this context
(C) As something becomes rarer and rarer, like
like is awkward
(D) The rarer something becomes, like
like is awkward
(E) The rarer something becomes, whether it is
Sounds best :)
1(A)
2(A)
3(E)
IMO A.
We all know in this sentence , the tussle is between A and E.
E, as Darth indicated , does not seem parallel and I agree. Besides it's wordier compared to A.
A has a problem in that it could mean that "tested" could propel the aircraft.. But i wouldnt consider that a flaw in this context because "that" can very remotely refer to "tested". If the option said:
Jet engine is undergoing a testing that could propel... In this case I would highly refrain from this option because "that" clearly refers to testing.
Plz feel free to object.
After more than four decades of research and development, a new type of jet engine is being tested that could eventually propel aircraft anywhere in the world within two hours or help boost cargoes into space at significantly lower costs than current methods permit.
A. tested that could eventually propel aircraft anywhere in the world within two hours or help
B. tested that could eventually have the capability of propelling aircraft anywhere in the world within two hours or to help
C. tested, eventually able to propel aircraft anywhere in the world within two hours, or helping
D. tested, and it eventually could propel aircraft anywhere in the world within two hours or helping
E. tested, and it could eventually have the capability to propel aircraft anywhere in the world within two hours or help
Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
A. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
B. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component in municipal trash, many municipalities tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal is reduced.
Because paper of all kinds are the biggest single components in municipal trash, many municipalities have tried to recycle to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
D. All kinds of paper are the biggest single components of municipal trash, and so many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
E. All kinds of paper is the biggest single component of municipal trash, so many municipalities have tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal could be reduced.
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Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds; born into an Iroquois community and instructed in traditional Iroquois ways, he also received an education from English-speaking teachers.
(A) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
(B) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(C) Like many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant, living in two worlds, was
(D) As with many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(E) As with many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
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As rare as something becomes, be it a baseball card or a musical recording or a postage stamp, the more avidly it is sought by collectors .
(A) As rare as something becomes, be it
(B) As rare as something becomes, whether it is
(C) As something becomes rarer and rarer, like
(D) The rarer something becomes, like
(E) The rarer something becomes, whether it is
I'm not too sure about the second one..
OAs?
A
A
E
My explanations inline.
Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
A. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
B. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component in municipal trash, many municipalities tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal is reduced.
First clause is in present tense but the second clause unnecessarily uses past tense.
Because paper of all kinds are the biggest single components in municipal trash, many municipalities have tried to recycle to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
paper is singular. "are" is wrong use.
D. All kinds of paper are the biggest single components of municipal trash, and so many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
changes meaning. Besides, i dont think I have ever seen "so" being used in place of "because" in GMAT sentence. Plz correct me if I am wrong
E. All kinds of paper is the biggest single component of municipal trash, so many municipalities have tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal could be reduced.
changes meaning. Besides, i dont think I have ever seen "so" being used in place of "because" in GMAT sentence. Plz correct me if I am wrong
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Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds; born into an Iroquois community and instructed in traditional Iroquois ways, he also received an education from English-speaking teachers.
(A) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
(B) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
it means, Joseph was born while living in 2 worlds !!
(C) Like many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant, living in two worlds, was
it means, Joseph was born while living in 2 worlds !!
(D) As with many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
Needless to point out the flaw.
(E) As with many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
Needless to point out the flaw.
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As rare as something becomes, be it a baseball card or a musical recording or a postage stamp, the more avidly it is sought by collectors .
(A) As rare as something becomes, be it
(B) As rare as something becomes, whether it is
(C) As something becomes rarer and rarer, like
(D) The rarer something becomes, like
(E) The rarer something becomes, whether it is
Not very much sure in this sentence. I think I will just follow the orthodox way of writing such setences. Besides, A, C, and D are not in parallel with "the more avidly it is sought by collectors ". Therefore I am ignoring A, B and C and D.
Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
A. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component of municipal trash, many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
B. Because paper of all kinds is the biggest single component in municipal trash, many municipalities tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal is reduced.
Because paper of all kinds are the biggest single components in municipal trash, many municipalities have tried to recycle to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
D. All kinds of paper are the biggest single components of municipal trash, and so many municipalities have tried recycling to reduce the cost of trash disposal.
E. All kinds of paper is the biggest single component of municipal trash, so many municipalities have tried to recycle so that the cost of trash disposal could be reduced.
OA : A
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Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds; born into an Iroquois community and instructed in traditional Iroquois ways, he also received an education from English-speaking teachers.
(A) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
(B) Like many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(C) Like many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant, living in two worlds, was
(D) As with many others of his generation of Native American leaders, living in two worlds, Joseph Brant was
(E) As with many another of his generation of Native American leaders, Joseph Brant lived in two worlds;
OA : A
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As rare as something becomes, be it a baseball card or a musical recording or a postage stamp, the more avidly it is sought by collectors .
(A) As rare as something becomes, be it
(B) As rare as something becomes, whether it is
(C) As something becomes rarer and rarer, like
(D) The rarer something becomes, like
(E) The rarer something becomes, whether it is
OA : E
All of you got them right. A,A, E are the right answers.
Equivalent, as many as, Equal...
how to decide upon the usage of these words/idioms in SC?? Are there any rules per say for their usage?
how to decide upon the usage of these words/idioms in SC?? Are there any rules per say for their usage?
Plz explain too.
1. The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye.
(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye
(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radia足tion--0.1 millimeters--is top long to be registered by the eye making it invisible
(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long for the eye to register it
(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible
(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible
2. The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
(A) The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
(B) To the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote two letters, being the only eyewitness accounts of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
(C) The only eyewitness account is in two letters by the nephew of Pliny the Elder writing to the historian Tacitus an account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
(D) Writing the only eyewitness account, Pliny the Elders nephew accounted for the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus
(E) In two letters to the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
Plz explain too.
1. The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye.
(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye
(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radia*tion--0.1 millimeters--is top long to be registered by the eye making it invisible
(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long for the eye to register it
(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible
(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible
2. The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
(A) The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
(B) To the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote two letters, being the only eyewitness accounts of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
(C) The only eyewitness account is in two letters by the nephew of Pliny the Elder writing to the historian Tacitus an account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
(D) Writing the only eyewitness account, Pliny the Elders nephew accounted for the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus
(E) In two letters to the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
1. B, C D E all have some issue or the other to not to be right. And I dont see anything wrong with A.
2. E has the best flow, IMO.
Plz explain too.
1. The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye.
(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye
(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radia*tion--0.1 millimeters--is top long to be registered by the eye making it invisible
"it" is has no proper antecedent.
(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long for the eye to register it
"it" is has no proper antecedent.
(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible
however, because-- is awkward.
(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible
"it" is has no proper antecedent.
2. The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
(A) The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
placement of modifier in two letters to the historian must be close to "The nephew of Pliny the Elder"
(B) To the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote two letters, being the only eyewitness accounts of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
being should preferably avoided.
(C) The only eyewitness account is in two letters by the nephew of Pliny the Elder writing to the historian Tacitus an account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
very awkward.
(D) Writing the only eyewitness account, Pliny the Elders nephew accounted for the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus
Writing-- is continuous so incorrect
(E) In two letters to the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
Plesae see my explns. i have marked the ans in red.
Plz explain too.
1. The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye.
(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye
(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radia*tion--0.1 millimeters--is top long to be registered by the eye making it invisible
"wavelength of infrared.... " passive voice here is unnecessary
(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long for the eye to register it
'it' in the end of the statement makes it incorrect..
(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible
wordy
(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible
wordy
2. The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
(A) The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
"eruption of Vesuvius in two letters... " Misplaced modifier...
(B) To the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote two letters, being the only eyewitness accounts of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
here being the only modifies letters.. changes the meaning of the sentence
(C) The only eyewitness account is in two letters by the nephew of Pliny the Elder writing to the historian Tacitus an account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
' Pliny the Elder writing to the historian' is incorrect
(D) Writing the only eyewitness account, Pliny the Elders nephew accounted for the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus
wordy
(E) In two letters to the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
IMO A , E
OAs??
Equivalent, as many as, Equal...
how to decide upon the usage of these words/idioms in SC?? Are there any rules per say for their usage?
"As many as" should be used when comparing 2 countable quantities
I have as many stamps as Tom.
About Equal and equivalent, I guess it depends on the context but I dont think they are always interchangeable.
eg : the rent equals to a month's salary
vs.
mumbai is the indian equivalent of NYC.
equal is the exact same.. however equivalent refers to a degree of similiarity - not 100%.
Do you have an example?
Hope this helps!
Plz explain too.
1. The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye.
(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long to be registered by the eye
(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radia足tion--0.1 millimeters--is top long to be registered by the eye making it invisible - it causes a pronoun reference error
(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength--0.1 millimeters--is too long for the eye to register it - it causes a pronoun reference error
(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible - thus invisible is incorrect here
(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible - it causes a pronoun reference error
2. The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus.
(A) The nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus. -appears as if the eruption was in the two letters :P
(B) To the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote two letters, being the only eyewitness accounts of the great eruption of Vesuvius. - wordy and awkward
(C) The only eyewitness account is in two letters by the nephew of Pliny the Elder writing to the historian Tacitus an account of the great eruption of Vesuvius. - wordy and awkward
(D) Writing the only eyewitness account, Pliny the Elder's nephew accounted for the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus
(E) In two letters to the historian Tacitus, the nephew of Pliny the Elder wrote the only eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius.
- incorrectly modifies the nephew
My takes
A
D
Puys,I have a doubt.I have been seeing most of the people using "preferred over" rather than "preferred to".Which one is correct?I learnt somewhere that the later is correct.gyan prapt karo..!!
RAVITEJA461 SaysPuys,I have a doubt.I have been seeing most of the people using "preferred over" rather than "preferred to".Which one is correct?I learnt somewhere that the later is correct.gyan prapt karo..!!
I think both are correct...
eg :
I prefer to stay home when it rains.
vs.
I prefer chocolates over ice-cream.
I think prefer over is used when there is a comparision.
Puys,
pls yell if i'm wrong..
