1)the clicking sound that accompanies an active turn signal on most cars is not a mechanical noise, created by the mechanism that connects the drivers lever to the flashing light; rather an artificially created sound effect to alert the driver that the signal is activated. a)light; rather b)light, but rather c)light, but rather that of d)light, but that of e)light; it is that of 2) machines powered by hydraulics are not driven by the steam produced by boiling water, but rather, high-pressure fluids are transmitted throughout the machine to various motors and hydraulic cylinders. a)water, but rather b)water, but instead c)water; instead d)water; rather e)water; but
1)The clicking sound that accompanies an active turn signal on most cars is not a mechanical noise, created by the mechanism that connects the driver's lever to the flashing light; rather an artificially - created sound effect to alert the driver that the signal is activated. a)light; rather b)light, but rather c)light, but rather that of d)light, but that of e)light; it is that of 2) Machines powered by hydraulics are not driven by the steam produced by boiling water, but rather, high-pressure fluids are transmitted throughout the machine to various motors and hydraulic cylinders. a)water, but rather b)water, but instead c)water; instead d)water; rather e)water; but
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Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that the workweek would continue to become shorter. (A) Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that (B) When machines replaced human labor, there was wide anticipation (C) As machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated that (D) Insofar as machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated (E) Human labor being replaced by machines, there was wide anticipation that
One question from my side. Please let me know yor reasoning.....
Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that the workweek would continue to become shorter. (A) Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that (B) When machines replaced human labor, there was wide anticipation (C) As machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated that (D) Insofar as machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated (E) Human labor being replaced by machines, there was wide anticipation that
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IMO, C The phrase 'machines replacing human labor' seems to be disconnected with the reaction that its creating. I believe both A and E suffer from this. The cause effect relation is missing.
In D the 'insofar' is awkward and unnecessary. Also ...'it was widely anticipated' the work week.... there does not seem to be a proper link between 'anticipated' and 'the work week'. the THAT required to specify the condition seems to be missing. Even B suffers from the same thing. ...
Only B aptly puts it properly and the pronoun IT also refers to the REPLACEMENT effect and is connected with THAT to pronounce the effect of 'machines replacing humans'
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1)The clicking sound that accompanies an active turn signal on most cars is not a mechanical noise, created by the mechanism that connects the driver's lever to the flashing light; rather an artificially - created sound effect to alert the driver that the signal is activated. a)light; rather b)light, but rather c)light, but rather that of d)light, but that of e)light; it is that of 2) Machines powered by hydraulics are not driven by the steam produced by boiling water, but rather, high-pressure fluids are transmitted throughout the machine to various motors and hydraulic cylinders. a)water, but rather b)water, but instead c)water; instead d)water; rather e)water; but
B for first: We don't need 'of' as the first part does not have 'of' If the sentence was the clicking sound is not that 'of' a mechanical noise, created blah blah...but that of an artificially created sound etc - in this case we can use 'but that of' So effectively c/d/e can be skipped. Between a and b, b is correct gramatically, we need 'but' to show dependency between the sentences.
In second sentence, 'c' because: can't use rather, because then we will need a parallel - e.g. ....are not driven by steam, but rather (driven) by something else. But the second sentence is a standalone one. that leaves us with options - but and instead. instead is better to complete the sentence
The difference between the above sentences as I can see, 1. x is not a, but rather b. ( guess 'instead' here would have been a nice fit, but not there in choice list - X is not a, instead, it is b) 2. x is not driven by a, instead c does d
1)The clicking sound that accompanies an active turn signal on most cars is not a mechanical noise, created by the mechanism that connects the drivers lever to the flashing light; rather an artificially created sound effect to alert the driver that the signal is activated. a)light; rather b)light, but rather c)light, but rather that of d)light, but that of e)light; it is that of 2) Machines powered by hydraulics are not driven by the steam produced by boiling water, but rather, high-pressure fluids are transmitted throughout the machine to various motors and hydraulic cylinders. a)water, but rather b)water, but instead c)water; instead d)water; rather e)water; but
Both these problems stress the usage of semi-colon and RATHER. In both of these the first statement can stand all alone on it-self and hence should have a semi-colon at the end of it. So now:
for 1) we are left with A & E. the statement after semi-colon should stand alone and given the choices i feel A does this better.
for 2) we are left with C, D, E. I feel RATHER is better here than INSTEAD but I don't have a good reason why. May be because a statement with RATHER after the semi-colon stands better alone. I am sure BUT is not right as it cannot stand alone after the semi-colon. I go with D "Machines powered by hydraulics are not driven by the steam produced by boiling water; instead high-pressure fluids are transmitted throughout the machine to various motors and hydraulic cylinders."
So 1) A 2) D
These are tricky ones and I feel this can be a good learning. Please let us know the right answer and the reasons.
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Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that the workweek would continue to become shorter. (A) Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that (B) When machines replaced human labor, there was wide anticipation (C) As machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated that (D) Insofar as machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated (E) Human labor being replaced by machines, there was wide anticipation that
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Should be 'c' As a did b, it was anticipated that c would become d
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Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that the workweek would continue to become shorter. (A) Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that -Eliminated.
(B) When machines replaced human labor, there was wide anticipation - Rule-Verb form is usually preferred over noun..hence C wins and ....moreover - "When machines replaced human labor" ....suggests that this was an event in history that occurred prior to the "occurrence" of the anticipation, which is not true...since both the events were happening together. - Hence alter the meaning of the original sentence. - Eliminated
(C) As machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated that - correct idiom. Verb-tense agreement is correct...replaced - was...not ambiguous. "As" introduces the main clause. "continue to..." suggests that its was an ongoing process "As machines were replacing human labor"...which is what the author is trying to convey.
(D) Insofar as machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated -Eliminated. (E) Human labor being replaced by machines, there was wide anticipation that -Eliminated.
foll has been discussed before...and i suppose most know the answer is 'are allowed'
A 1972 agreement between canada and the United States reduced the amount of phosphates that municipalities had been allowed to dump into the great lakes
A. ... B. reduced the phosphate amount that municipalities had been dumping C. reduces the phosphate amount municipalities have been allowed to dump D. reduced the amount of phosphates that municipalities are allowed to dump E. reduces the phosphate amount allowed for dumping by municipalities
reasoning given - it should still be in effect.. but, we don't judge the content, we just fix the grammar.
What is wrong with the original sentence? maybe 'were' would have been a better fit. But had been allowed - what is grammatically wrong here? they had been allowed to dump x tonnes, and that was reduced.
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Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that the workweek would continue to become shorter. (A) Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that Modifier rules not rightly used (B) When machines replaced human labor, there was wide anticipation should end with that, otherwise the meaning changes (C) As machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated that correctly uses the modifier. Though 'it' does not have a referent here, out of all the options I found this the best. (D) Insofar as machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated complex construction
(E) Human labor being replaced by machines, there was wide anticipation that passive voice used .. not preferred.
93. Those skeptical of the extent of global warming argue that short-term temperature data are an inadequate means of predicting long-term trends and point out that the scientific community remains divided on whether significant warming will occur and what impact will it have if it does. A. on whether significant warming will occur and what impact will it have if it does. B. on whether warming that occurs will be significant and the impact it would have C. as to whether significant warming will occur or the impact it would have if it did D. over whether there will be significant warming or the impact it will have E. over whether significant warming will occur and what impact it would have (i dont have the answer for this question)
99. Scientists have found new evidence of people initially registering emotions like sadness or anger in much the same way as heartburn-by monitoring what's going on within their bodies. A. of people initially registering emotions like sadness or anger in much the same way as B. of people initially registering emotions such as sadness or anger much the same way as experiencing C. that people initially register emotions such as sadness or anger in much the same way as they experiencing D. that a person initially registers emotions such as sadness or anger much the same way as experiencing E. that a person initially registers emotions like sadness or anger much the same way as
Appearing to be the only candidate whose views would be acceptable to its membership, the Youth Canorous finally endorsed Gorge for city council. A) Appearing to be B) Seeming to be C) Because he appeared to be D) Because he seemed E) Being
In 2009, most IT companies reduced the salaries employees had been getting.
Isn't this sor of similar to that phosphate question? does anyone think 'are' fits better here?
I still think the clear concise statement should be: A 1972 agreement between canada and the United States reduced the amount of phosphates that municipalities had been allowed to dump into the great lakes until then.
I am not sure how we can associate a present tense with an action that happened in the past. It seems to me municiplaties are allowed to dump x tonnes today and in 1972, an agreement reduced this. This sounds strange. I would be inclined to think municiplities were allowed (or had been allowed to) dump x tonnes and that that got reduced.
Will appreciate it if someone can help to understand how D is the right answer?
93. Those skeptical of the extent of global warming argue that short-term temperature data are an inadequate means of predicting long-term trends and point out that the scientific community remains divided on whether significant warming will occur and what impact will it have if it does. A. on whether significant warming will occur and what impact will it have if it does. B. on whether warming that occurs will be significant and the impact it would have C. as to whether significant warming will occur or the impact it would have if it did D. over whether there will be significant warming or the impact it will have E. over whether significant warming will occur and what impact it would have (i dont have the answer for this question)
99. Scientists have found new evidence of people initially registering emotions like sadness or anger in much the same way as heartburn-by monitoring what's going on within their bodies. A. of people initially registering emotions like sadness or anger in much the same way as B. of people initially registering emotions such as sadness or anger much the same way as experiencing C. that people initially register emotions such as sadness or anger in much the same way as they experiencing D. that a person initially registers emotions such as sadness or anger much the same way as experiencing E. that a person initially registers emotions like sadness or anger much the same way as
Appearing to be the only candidate whose views would be acceptable to its membership, the Youth Canorous finally endorsed Gorge for city council. A) Appearing to be B) Seeming to be C) Because he appeared to be D) Because he seemed E) Being
--> Will go with option 'E'. Definitely need 'and' between the sentences. A seems wrong for a few reasons - will it should have been 'it will'. And the does means does what? it's phrased to mean what impact it will have if the community remains divided. Also would is better than will when predicting. Could have considered 'b' if it had 'the warming' just to add, divided on and over both are right.
--> last two are wrong, as we need people (their). experience is wrong in 'c'. A is wrong because it leaves 'as' incomplete. B overall looks ok. but only just by default, not convincingly though. C would have been fine if it had experience.
--> 'C' is ok. Need to introduce George so 'he' is reqd. D is wrong as we can't say - becase he seemed the only candidate.
Soaring television costs accounted for more than half the spending in the presidential campaign of 1992, a greater proportion than it was in any previous election. A. a greater proportion than it was B. a greater proportion than C. a greater proportion than they have been D. which is greater than was so E. which is greater than it has been
In June, 1981, six teenagers in the village of Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, who they say has continued to appear to them over the ensuing years. (A) claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, who (B) claimed to have visions of the Virgin Mary, whom (C) claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, whom (D) claimed to have visions of the Virgin Mary, who (E) had claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, whom
Soaring television costs accounted for more than half the spending in the presidential campaign of 1992, a greater proportion than it was in any previous election. A. a greater proportion than it was B. a greater proportion than C. a greater proportion than they have been D. which is greater than was so E. which is greater than it has been
In June, 1981, six teenagers in the village of Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, who they say has continued to appear to them over the ensuing years. (A) claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, who (B) claimed to have visions of the Virgin Mary, whom (C) claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, whom (D) claimed to have visions of the Virgin Mary, who (E) had claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, whom
1.B Whenever you use a parallel structure with omitted/elided words, the EXACT omitted word(s) MUST be present, IN PARALLEL STRUCTURE, elsewhere in the sentence. this means in exactly the same form - no alterations, no tense changes, no nothing. 2.B Non wordy and whom - object form of Who
1. B Guys, I am new here. my GMAT is scheduled for next week. Any last minute advice???
Although this is not the appropriate therad for such questions, still my advice is that you keep calm while giving exam and be confident. Best of Luck. DO let us know your scores.