My 4 cents.... Go Guys Crack'em Sweeet!
Native American burial sites dating back 5,000 years indicate that the residents of Maine at that time were
part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people.
(A) were part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people
(B) had been part of a widespread culture of people who were Algonquian-speaking
(C) were people who were part of a widespread culture that was Algonquian-speaking
(D) had been people who were part of a widespread culture that was Algonquian-speaking
(E) were a people which had been part of a widespread, Algonquian-speaking culture
An array of tax incentives has led to a boom in the construction of new office buildings; so abundant has
capital been for commercial real estate that investors regularly scour the country for areas in which to build.
(A) so abundant has capital been for commercial real estate that
(B) capital has been so abundant for commercial real estate, so that
(C) the abundance of capital for commercial real estate has been such,
(D) such has the abundance of capital been for commercial real estate that
(E) such has been an abundance of capital for commercial real estate,
In three centuries--from 1050 to 1350--several million tons of stone were quarried in France for the building
of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some tens of thousands of parish churches.
(A) for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(B) in order that they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(C) so as they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(D) so that there could be built eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
(E) such that they could build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
From the earliest days of the tribe, kinship determined the way in which the Ojibwa society organized its
labor, provided access to its resources, and defined rights and obligations involved in the distribution and
consumption of those resources.
(A) and defined rights and obligations involved in the distribution and consumption of those resources
(B) defining rights and obligations involved in their distribution and consumption
(C) and defined rights and obligations as they were involved in its distribution and consumption
(D) whose rights and obligations were defined in their distribution and consumption
(E) the distribution and consumption of them defined by rights and obligations
My 4 cents.... Go Guys Crack'em Sweeet!
I am dead sure I hav got all rite this time!! know y?? cuz more than crackin the questions, i cracked abhi's code! All are A's?? right...
newayz explanations....not much, cuz all the other choices are awkward and wordy.
Native American burial sites dating back 5,000 years indicate that the residents of Maine at that time were
part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people.
(A) were part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people
(B) had been part of a widespread culture of people who were Algonquian-speaking
(C) were people who were part of a widespread culture that was Algonquian-speaking
(D) had been people who were part of a widespread culture that was Algonquian-speaking
(E) were a people which had been part of a widespread, Algonquian-speaking culture
B..out...people who were...twisted.
C...culture that was Algonquian-speaking....doesn make any sense
D...had been people is awkward...also had been is not required in teh first place..no need for a perfect tense here..
E...were a?? a? people...is wrong
An array of tax incentives has led to a boom in the construction of new office buildings; so abundant has
capital been for commercial real estate that investors regularly scour the country for areas in which to build.
(A) so abundant has capital been for commercial real estate that
(B) capital has been so abundant for commercial real estate, so that
(C) the abundance of capital for commercial real estate has been such,
(D) such has the abundance of capital been for commercial real estate that
(E) such has been an abundance of capital for commercial real estate,
Idiomatic usage...straight away A wins...so X that Y..
all others are not even worth clarifyin
In three centuries--from 1050 to 1350--several million tons of stone were quarried in France for the buildingB..who are 'they' here??
of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some tens of thousands of parish churches.
(A) for the building of eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(B) in order that they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(C) so as they might build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and some
(D) so that there could be built eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
(E) such that they could build eighty cathedrals, five hundred large churches, and
C...same problem
E...same problem..
D..wordy..so that there could be built....simply say for building...
A...is sweet and simple
From the earliest days of the tribe, kinship determined the way in which the Ojibwa society organized its
labor, provided access to its resources, and defined rights and obligations involved in the distribution and
consumption of those resources.
(A) and defined rights and obligations involved in the distribution and consumption of those resources
(B) defining rights and obligations involved in their distribution and consumption
(C) and defined rights and obligations as they were involved in its distribution and consumption
(D) whose rights and obligations were defined in their distribution and consumption
(E) the distribution and consumption of them defined by rights and obligations
Parallelism...
-ed form ahas to be maintained...
B out
C is near...but slightly changes the intent by adding-- as they were..
D and E both suffer from ambiguous / unclear pronoun usage...them and their...A says resources clearly..best
Cheers!
were essential items of military equipment, a method to protect warriors against enemy arrows and spears.
(A) a method to protect
(B) as a method protecting
(C) protecting
(D) as a protection of
(E) to protect
In metalwork one advantage of adhesive-bonding over spot-welding is that the contact, and hence the
bonding, is effected continuously over a broad surface instead of a series of regularly spaced points with no
bonding in between.
(A) instead of
(B) as opposed to
(C) in contrast with
(D) rather than at
(E) as against being at
For members of the seventeenth-century Ashanti nation in Africa, animal-hide shields with wooden frames
were essential items of military equipment, a method to protect warriors against enemy arrows and spears.
(A) a method to protect
(B) as a method protecting
(C) protecting
(D) as a protection of
(E) to protect
In metalwork one advantage of adhesive-bonding over spot-welding is that the contact, and hence the
bonding, is effected continuously over a broad surface instead of a series of regularly spaced points with no
bonding in between.
(A) instead of
(B) as opposed to
(C) in contrast with
(D) rather than at
(E) as against being at
Hi sumeet,
1) First answer's C. Bcoz, "animal hides with woodwen frames" cannot be a "method to protect". It is the thing that protects. So, A and B are out. in D, "as a protection of" seems wrong. In E, "to protect" seems incomplete.
2) Second answer should be D. Becoz in ohter choices, the parallelism is not maintained. In A, B and C, it looks asthough the comparison is between "broad surface" and "series", which is incorrect. in E, "as against being" sounds incorret. And also, E has the typo..."being". Hence it is ruled out.
Next set of ques:
1) Nobody knows exactly how many languages there are in the world, partly because of the difficulty (of? ) distinguishing between a language and the sub-languages or dialects within it, but those who have tried to count typically have found about five thousand.
A) and the sub-languages or dialects within it, but those who have tried to count typically have found
B) and the sub-languages or dialects within them, with those who have tried counting typically finding
C) and the sub-languages or dialects within it, but those who have tried counting it typically find
D) or the sub-languages or dialects within them, but those who tried to count them typically found
E) or the sub-languages or dialects within them, with those who have tried to count typically finding
2) According to a 1996 survey by the National Association of College an University Business Officers, more than three times as many independent institutions of higher education charge tuition and fees of under $8,000 a year than those that charge over $16,000.
A) than those that charge
B) than are charging
C) than to charge
D) as charge
E) as those charging
3) In archaeology, there must be a balance between explanation of the value and workings of archaeology, revealing the mysteries of past and present cultures, and to promote respect for archaeological sites.
A) between explanation of the value and workings of archaeology, revealing the mysteries of past and present cultures, and to promote
B) among explaining the value and workings of archaeology, revealing the mysteries of past and present cultures, and promoting
C) between explaining the value and workings of archaeology, revealing the mysteries of past and present cultures, and when promoting
D) among explaining the value and workings of archaeology, the revelation of the mysteries of past and present cultures, and to promote
E) between explaining archaeologys value and workings, in the revealing the mysteries of past and present cultures, and in promoting
4) The yield of natural gas from Norways Troil gas field is expected to increase annually until the year 2005 and then to stabilize at six billion cubic feet a day, which will allow such an extraction rate at least for 50 years production.
A) 2005 and then to stabilize at six billion cubic feet a day, which will allow such an extraction rate at least for
B) 2005 and then to stabilize at six billion cubic feet a day, an extraction rate that will allow at least
C) 2005 and then stabilizing at six billion cubic feet a day, with such an extraction rate at the least allowing
D) 2005, then stabilizing at six billion cubic feet a day, allowing such an extraction rate for at least
E) 2005, then stabilizing at six billion cubic feet a day, which will allow such an extraction rate for at least
5) Vivien Thomas, who had no formal medical training, in struggling against overwhelming odds, he became a cardiac surgeon and eventually to receive an honorary doctorate from Johns Hopkins University.
A) who had no formal medical training, in struggling against overwhelming odds, he became
B) having had no formal medical training, in struggling against overwhelming odds to become
C) who, having no formal medical training, he struggled against overwhelming odds in becoming
D) who, having had no formal medical training and struggled against overwhelming odds, became
E) who had no formal medical training, struggled against overwhelming odds to become
Explns also...
(A) had elected early retirement rather than face
(B) had elected early retirement instead of facing
(C) have elected retiring early instead of facing
(D) have elected to retire early rather than facing
(E) have elected to retire early rather than face
i m confused between option and
Next set of ques:
1 - A
Nobody knows exactly how many languages there are in the world, partly because of the difficulty (of? ) distinguishing between a language and the sub-languages or dialects within it, but those who have tried to count typically have found about five thousand
2 - I didnt understand the statement! Anything missing?
3 - E (Not sure)
4 - D 'which will allow' cant modify six billion cubic feet a day
5 - E
The sequence of events are such that they need a past perfect first and then simple past
Is it ?
1) A
2) A
3) B
4) D
5 ) E
Ill post the right answers:
1) Nobody knows exactly how many language........OA is A
2) According to a 1996 survey by the ......................OA is E
3) In archaeology, there must be a balance.............OA is B
4) The yield of natural gas from Norways.............OA is B
5) Vivien Thomas, who had no formal ....................OA is E.
Guys who got it right can you post the explns?
Today's quota:
1.A report by the American Academy for the Advancement of Science has concluded that much of the currently uncontrolled dioxins to which North Americans are exposed comes from the incineration of wastes.
(A) much of the currently uncontrolled dioxins to which North Americans are exposed comes
(B) much of the currently uncontrolled dioxins that North Americans are exposed to come
(C) much of the dioxins that are currently uncontrolled and that North Americans are exposed to comes
(D) many of the dioxins that are currently uncontrolled and North Americans are exposed to come
(E) many of the currently uncontrolled dioxins to which North Americans are exposed come
2.A special Japanese green tea called genmai-cha contains brown rice and is considered as a delicacy fit for a gourmet by most Japanese, though it is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(A) A special Japanese green tea called genmai-cha contains brown rice and is considered as a delicacy fit for a gourmet by most Japanese, though it is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(B) Considered to be a delicacy fit for a gourmet by most Japanese, genmai-cha is a special green tea that contains brown rice, virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(C) A special Japanese green tea called genmai-cha contains brown rice and is considered a gourmet delicacy by most Japanese, though it is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(D) Most Japanese consider genmai-cha, a special green tea which contains brown rice, as a delicacy virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(E) Though virtually unavailable outside Yokohama, most Japanese consider genmai-cha, a special green tea that contains brown rice, a gourmet delicacy.
3)A study commissioned by the Department of Agriculture showed that if calves exercise and associated with other calves, they will require less medication and gain weight quicker than do those raised in confinement.
(A) associated with other calves, they will require less medication and gain weight quicker than do
(B) associated with other calves, they require less medication and gain weight quicker than
(C) associate with other calves, they required less medication and will gain weight quicker than do
(D) associate with other calves, they have required less medication and will gain weight more quickly than do
(E) associate with other calves, they require less medication and gain weight more quickly than
4)A substance derived from the Madagascar periwinkle, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients, is cultivated in China as part of a program to integrate traditional herbal medicine into a contemporary system of health care.
(A) A substance derived from the Madagascar periwinkle, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients,
(B) A derivative, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients, of the Madagascar periwinkle,
(C) A Madagascar periwinkle derivative, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients,
(D) The Madagascar periwinkle has a derivative which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients, that
(E) The Madagascar periwinkle, a derivative of which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients,
5)According to a study published by Dr. Myrna Weissman, only one percent of Americans born before 1905 had suffered major depression by the age of seventy-five; of those born since 1955, six percent had become depressed by age twenty-four.
(A) only one percent of Americans born before 1905 had suffered major depression by the age of seventy-five; of those born since 1955, six percent had become depressed by age twenty-four
(B) only one percent of Americans born before 1905 suffer major depression by the age of seventy-five; if they are born since 1955, six percent become depressed by age twenty-four
(C) of Americans born before 1905, only one percent of them have suffered major depression by age seventy-five, but six percent of those born since 1955 do by the age of twenty-four
(D) major depression is suffered by the age of seventy-five by only one percent of Americans born before 1905, and by age twenty-four by the six percent born since 1955
(E) Americans born before 1905 suffer major depression by the age of seventy-five only one percent of the time, but six percent of those born since 1955 did so by age twenty-four
6)According to a survey of graduating medical students conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges, minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than are other graduates in planning to practice in socioeconomically deprived areas.
(A) minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than are other graduates in planning to practice
(B) minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than other graduates who plan on practicing
(C) minority graduates are nearly four times as likely as other graduates to plan on practicing
(D) it is nearly four times more likely that minority graduates rather than other graduates will plan to practice
(E) it is nearly four times as likely for minority graduates than other graduates to plan to practice
Today's quota:Very tough!! And I am confused in atleast three...but I'll try. And I will try to giv explanations in a manner I think.
A quick vertical scan will tell you that much vs many. 2-3 combo.
1.A report by the American Academy for the Advancement of Science has concluded that much of the currently uncontrolled dioxins to which North Americans are exposed comes from the incineration of wastes.
(A) much of the currently uncontrolled dioxins to which North Americans are exposed comes
(B) much of the currently uncontrolled dioxins that North Americans are exposed to come
(C) much of the dioxins that are currently uncontrolled and that North Americans are exposed to comes
(D) many of the dioxins that are currently uncontrolled and North Americans are exposed to come
(E) many of the currently uncontrolled dioxins to which North Americans are exposed come
dioxins...ok...chemistry book said many chlorides, many oxides...so I would go for many. Also the plural s in dioxins makes sense with many.
D and E....mmmm...I see 'and' in D...not making sense...
E...my pick
Consider.....bammm...idioms!! okie so I try to remember what is it with consider...ohh yess!! the correct idiomatic usage is consider X Y (without to be) :)
2.A special Japanese green tea called genmai-cha contains brown rice and is considered as a delicacy fit for a gourmet by most Japanese, though it is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(A) A special Japanese green tea called genmai-cha contains brown rice and is considered as a delicacy fit for a gourmet by most Japanese, though it is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(B) Considered to be a delicacy fit for a gourmet by most Japanese, genmai-cha is a special green tea that contains brown rice, virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(C) A special Japanese green tea called genmai-cha contains brown rice and is considered a gourmet delicacy by most Japanese, though it is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(D) Most Japanese consider genmai-cha, a special green tea which contains brown rice, as a delicacy virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
(E) Though virtually unavailable outside Yokohama, most Japanese consider genmai-cha, a special green tea that contains brown rice, a gourmet delicacy.
Done!!! C and E left....But E has a problem!!
Though virtually unavailable outside Yokohama, most Japanese
Here the modifying phrase seems to modify Japanese....which is wrong!!
Then C it is.
Okkk...quick vertical scan tells us...associated vs associate.
3)A study commissioned by the Department of Agriculture showed that if calves exercise and associated with other calves, they will require less medication and gain weight quicker than do those raised in confinement.
(A) associated with other calves, they will require less medication and gain weight quicker than do
(B) associated with other calves, they require less medication and gain weight quicker than
(C) associate with other calves, they required less medication and will gain weight quicker than do
(D) associate with other calves, they have required less medication and will gain weight more quickly than do
(E) associate with other calves, they require less medication and gain weight more quickly than
Exercise is the word in the correct portion...so associate shud be correct as well.
So C D E. oh great! eliminated 2 choices. look further. required vs require....have required is ridiculous..
C and E. C has faulty parallel structure. (see red part)
E is perfect!
Long statement...aaaarghh!! Hey but look closely!! The middle part is a modifying phrase...so basically if u remove that part....it shud still make sense!!
4)A substance derived from the Madagascar periwinkle, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients, is cultivated in China as part of a program to integrate traditional herbal medicine into a contemporary system of health care.
(A) A substance derived from the Madagascar periwinkle, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients,
(B) A derivative, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients, of the Madagascar periwinkle,
(C) A Madagascar periwinkle derivative, which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients,
(D) The Madagascar periwinkle has a derivative which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients, that
(E) The Madagascar periwinkle, a derivative of which has proved useful in decreasing mortality among young leukemia patients,
Lets try!
A substance derived from the Madagascar periwinkle is cultivated in China as part of a program to integrate traditional herbal medicine into a contemporary system of health care.
What?? the substance (derivative) is cultivated!!! No way!! Ok so periwinkle is cultivated..rite??
Lets eliminate!
Man!!! All are eliminated except E!!!
Howzzz that!
E it is!!
On first look I see nothing wrong...may be the tense order...but that also seems ok...lets hunt!
5)According to a study published by Dr. Myrna Weissman, only one percent of Americans born before 1905 had suffered major depression by the age of seventy-five; of those born since 1955, six percent had become depressed by age twenty-four.
(A) only one percent of Americans born before 1905 had suffered major depression by the age of seventy-five; of those born since 1955, six percent had become depressed by age twenty-four
(B) only one percent of Americans born before 1905 suffer major depression by the age of seventy-five; if they are born since 1955, six percent become depressed by age twenty-four
(C) of Americans born before 1905, only one percent of them have suffered major depression by age seventy-five, but six percent of those born since 1955 do by the age of twenty-four
(D) major depression is suffered by the age of seventy-five by only one percent of Americans born before 1905, and by age twenty-four by the six percent born since 1955
(E) Americans born before 1905 suffer major depression by the age of seventy-five only one percent of the time, but six percent of those born since 1955 did so by age twenty-four
The red portions are obv wrong...
In B, past tense..so suffered...not suffer.
in C do cannot be a substitute for suffer.
in E one percent of time!! whats that!
In D..the construction is ridiculous..
A is okay!!
Ok a quick vertical scan tells me...whether to go for the options starting with minority or starting with it.
6)According to a survey of graduating medical students conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges, minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than are other graduates in planning to practice in socioeconomically deprived areas.
(A) minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than are other graduates in planning to practice
(B) minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than other graduates who plan on practicing
(C) minority graduates are nearly four times as likely as other graduates to plan on practicing
(D) it is nearly four times more likely that minority graduates rather than other graduates will plan to practice
(E) it is nearly four times as likely for minority graduates than other graduates to plan to practice
It is ambiguous...what does it refer to...??
I wud eliminate D and E. It is almost always wrong. And here I cant even find an antecedent!
A B C...
more than...or as X as...which one...
dunno :(
B doesnt sound right. A has are nearly four times more likely than are
B misses the are
Now I can employ one more method to choose between A and C
I can shorten the statement and remove the comparison part and it shud stand alone.
A = minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than are other graduates in planning to practice
C = minority graduates are nearly four times as likely as other graduates to plan on practicing
Which one makes more sense??
I guess C..likely to...that sounds correct...rite?
So I will go for C.
These are tuff...so no wonder if I get them wrong...but the analysis I hav done...I think is gud enuf to get me on the right path...
I took quite a lot of time...and certainly wasnt under one minute per SC....but these were tuff...and I am out of touch I guess...too many excuses :D
Cheers!
N
Ill post the right answers:
1) Nobody knows exactly how many language........OA is A
2) According to a 1996 survey by the ......................OA is E
3) In archaeology, there must be a balance.............OA is B
4) The yield of natural gas from Norways.............OA is B
5) Vivien Thomas, who had no formal ....................OA is E.
Guys who got it right can you post the explns?
BINGO for me !!!!!!!
got 5/5 this time
1.same as given by nitiman
2. as many .....as
so we are left only with D & E.
According to a 1996 survey by the National Association of College an University Business Officers, more than three times as many independent institutions of higher education charge tuition and fees of under $8,000 a year as those charging over $16,000.
Obviously,u need those for the comparison to be logical.
3.between X and Y
among is used for three or more things.
Also,all the elements should be parallel.
C.among explaining the value and workings of archaeology, revealing the mysteries of past and present cultures, and promoting
of all the given choices this one seems to be the best to me...
4. B.2005 and then to stabilize at six billion cubic feet a day, an extraction rate that will allow at least
only option in which an extraction rate clearly modifies six billion cubic feet a day
m not 100% confident abt this explanation...can anyone come up with something else !!!!!
5.Vivien Thomas, who had no formal medical training, in struggling against overwhelming odds, he became a cardiac surgeon and eventually to receive an honorary doctorate from Johns Hopkins University.
E) who had no formal medical training, struggled against overwhelming odds to become
the original sentence creates a run-on. he should be removed to avoid run-on.Also to become is parallel with to receive in this choice.
also its concise and clear.
sandy,can u post the Official Explanations for these....
m not sure if my explanation is right for the last question...
Today's quota:
My answers:
1. E
2. C
3. E
4. E
5. A
6. C
for explanations,i think mukul has given them already
except for the 2nd question
though he got the idiom correct but dont know why he left out C
to me D appears to say tht its the delicacy tht is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
NO!!!!!!
rather its the special green tea tht is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama,not the delicacy.....
Post the OAs(official answers)...
My answers:
1. E
2. C
3. E
4. E
5. A
6. C
for explanations,i think mukul has given them already
except for the 2nd question
though he got the idiom correct but dont know why he left out C
to me D appears to say tht its the delicacy tht is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama.
NO!!!!!!
rather its the special green tea tht is virtually unavailable outside Yokohama,not the delicacy.....
Sorry dude! That was a typo!! I hav given the right explanation. And already I hav marked D in red..D is totally wrong! It was C..I have edited that. The explanation remains the same!
Thanx!
Here are a few good ones I found
1. Ms．Chambers is among the forecasters who predict that the rate of addition to arable lands will drop while those of loss rise．
(A) those of loss rise
(B) it rises for loss
(C) those of losses rise
(D) the rate of loss rises
(E) there are rises for the rate of loss
2. Initiated five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World on Columbus Day 1992，Project SETI a$100 million Investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
(A) Initiated five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World on Columbus Day 1992，Project SETI pledged a$100 million investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence．
(B) Initiated on Columbus Day 1992，five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World，a $100 million investment In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence was pledged by Project SETI．
(C) Initiated on Columbus Day 1992，five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World，Project SETI pledged a$100 million investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
(D) Pledging a$100 million investment In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence，the initiation of Project SETI five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World on Columbus Day 1992．
(E) Pledging a$100 million investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World，on Columbus Day 1992，the initiation of Project SETI took place．
3.The nephew of Pliny the Elder-wrote the on eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus． (A) The nephew of Pliny the Eider 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 Ietters，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 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.
4.The Federalist papers，a strong defense of the United States Constitution and important as a body of work in political science as well．represents the handiwork of three different authors．
(A) and important as a body of work in political science as well，represents
(B) as well as an important body of work in political science，represent
(C) and also a body of work of importance in political science is representing
(D) an important body of work in political science and has been representative of
(E) and as political science an important body of work too, represent
Very tough!! And I am confused in atleast three...but I'll try. And I will try to giv explanations in a manner I think.A quick vertical scan will tell you that much vs many. 2-3 combo.
dioxins...ok...chemistry book said many chlorides, many oxides...so I would go for many. Also the plural s in dioxins makes sense with many.
D and E....mmmm...I see 'and' in D...not making sense...
E...my pick
Consider.....bammm...idioms!! okie so I try to remember what is it with consider...ohh yess!! the correct idiomatic usage is consider X Y (without to be) :)
Done!!! C and E left....But E has a problem!!
Though virtually unavailable outside Yokohama, most Japanese
Here the modifying phrase seems to modify Japanese....which is wrong!!
Then C it is.
Okkk...quick vertical scan tells us...associated vs associate.
Exercise is the word in the correct portion...so associate shud be correct as well.
So C D E. oh great! eliminated 2 choices. look further. required vs require....have required is ridiculous..
C and E. C has faulty parallel structure. (see red part)
E is perfect!
Long statement...aaaarghh!! Hey but look closely!! The middle part is a modifying phrase...so basically if u remove that part....it shud still make sense!!
Lets try!
A substance derived from the Madagascar periwinkle is cultivated in China as part of a program to integrate traditional herbal medicine into a contemporary system of health care.
What?? the substance (derivative) is cultivated!!! No way!! Ok so periwinkle is cultivated..rite??
Lets eliminate!
Man!!! All are eliminated except E!!!
Howzzz that!
E it is!!
On first look I see nothing wrong...may be the tense order...but that also seems ok...lets hunt!
The red portions are obv wrong...
In B, past tense..so suffered...not suffer.
in C do cannot be a substitute for suffer.
in E one percent of time!! whats that!
In D..the construction is ridiculous..
A is okay!!
Ok a quick vertical scan tells me...whether to go for the options starting with minority or starting with it.
It is ambiguous...what does it refer to...??
I wud eliminate D and E. It is almost always wrong. And here I cant even find an antecedent!
A B C...
more than...or as X as...which one...
dunno :(
B doesnt sound right. A has are nearly four times more likely than are
B misses the are
Now I can employ one more method to choose between A and C
I can shorten the statement and remove the comparison part and it shud stand alone.
A = minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than are other graduates in planning to practice
C = minority graduates are nearly four times as likely as other graduates to plan on practicing
Which one makes more sense??
I guess C..likely to...that sounds correct...rite?
So I will go for C.
These are tuff...so no wonder if I get them wrong...but the analysis I hav done...I think is gud enuf to get me on the right path...
I took quite a lot of time...and certainly wasnt under one minute per SC....but these were tuff...and I am out of touch I guess...too many excuses :D
Cheers!
Thanks a million for the explns. Shit man, you still rock big time though its been quite a while since you have taken your gmat exam. Anyway, keep posting these explns. These, i am sure, would do a world of good to all those who are yet to take their gmat exams.
Here are a few good ones I found
1. Ms．Chambers is among the forecasters who predict that the rate of addition to arable lands will drop while those of loss rise．
(A) those of loss rise
(B) it rises for loss
(C) those of losses rise
(D) the rate of loss rises
(E) there are rises for the rate of loss
2. Initiated five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World on Columbus Day 1992，Project SETI a$100 million Investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
(A) Initiated five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World on Columbus Day 1992，Project SETI pledged a$100 million investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence．
(B) Initiated on Columbus Day 1992，five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World，a $100 million investment In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence was pledged by Project SETI．
(C) Initiated on Columbus Day 1992，five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World，Project SETI pledged a$100 million investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
(D) Pledging a$100 million investment In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence，the initiation of Project SETI five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World on Columbus Day 1992．
(E) Pledging a$100 million investment in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence five centuries after Europeans arrived in the New World，on Columbus Day 1992，the initiation of Project SETI took place．
3.The nephew of Pliny the Elder-wrote the on eyewitness account of the great eruption of Vesuvius in two letters to the historian Tacitus． (A) The nephew of Pliny the Eider 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 Ietters，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 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.
4.The Federalist papers，a strong defense of the United States Constitution and important as a body of work in political science as well．represents the handiwork of three different authors．
(A) and important as a body of work in political science as well，represents
(B) as well as an important body of work in political science，represent
(C) and also a body of work of importance in political science is representing
(D) an important body of work in political science and has been representative of
(E) and as political science an important body of work too, represent
I think the answers are as follows:
1) Answer is D.....
It is a case of parallelism. I am a bit confused by this SC. Hope its right.
2) Answer is C.....
The sentence A is totally absurd. It says that the project was initialted five centuries after "the europeans arrived in 1992". Now wat does that mean???
In B, it says that the "100 million investment was initiated" which is wrong coz the project is initiated and not the investment.
In D and E, pledging a "100 million investment........the initiation...." which is wrong.
3) Answer is A..........
I am bit confused bw A and E. Can anyone explain?? Mucool u there??
4) Answer is B.........
It s a case of subject-verb agreement. The "federal papers ............. represent". So this eliminates the choices A, C and D. We are left with B and E. Now, B has a correct idiom. So it wins.
Could you post the answers plz?
Try these out:
1) 1.Although dozens of New York's small museums are either devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, there are many one-of-a-kind museums from Manhattan to the Bronx that are open for exploration on summer weekends.
(A) Although dozens of New York's small museums are either devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, there are
(B) Although dozens of New York's small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups,
(C) Dozens of New York's small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, but there are
(D) Dozens of New York's small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, and there are also
(E) Devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, dozens of New York's small museums and also
2)Although all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were not carried live, Soviet audiences have seen a great deal of coverage.
(A) all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were not carried live
(B) all the Communist party conference's Moscow proceedings were not carried live
(C) all the Communist party conference Moscow proceedings have not been carried alive
(D) not all the Communist party conference Moscow proceedings have been carried alive
(E) not all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were carried live
3)After this year's record-shattering January performance in Madison Square Garden, the ensemble were touted as the country's best new group in decades; no critic or reviewer had anything but praise for the young musicians.
(A) the ensemble were touted as the country's
(B) the ensemble was touted as the country's
(C) the country touted the ensemble like the
(D) touting the ensemble as the country's
(E) they were touting the ensemble as the country's
4 )After the Colonial period's 50 percent mortality rate, life expectancy improved for children, but as late as the nineteenth century about one child in three died before reaching the age of six.
(A) After the Colonial period's 50 percent mortality rate, life expectancy improved for children, but
(B) Even though children's life expectancy, which improved over the Colonial period's 50 percent mortality rate,
(C) Although life expectancy for children improved after the Colonial period, during which the mortality rate was 50 percent,
(D) While there was an improvement in life expectancy for children after the 50 percent mortality rate of the Colonial period, still
(E) Despite children's life expectancy improvement from the Colonial period's 50 percent mortality rate,
5)After Queen Isabella asked Admiral Columbus to describe the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), which was newly discovered, he had reached for a sheet of paper, crumpled it, and said, "It looks like that-beyond the mountains, more mountains."
(A) After Queen Isabella asked Admiral Columbus to describe the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), which was newly discovered, he had reached
(B) On being asked to describe the new discovery of the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti) by Queen Isabella, Admiral Columbus, reaching
(C) Queen Isabella asked Admiral Columbus to describe the newly discovered island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), then he reached
(D) When asked by Queen Isabella to describe the newly discovered island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), Admiral Columbus reached
(E) After Queen Isabella had asked Admiral Columbus to describe the discovery of the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), he had reached
6)After July, anyone disposing of or servicing refrigerators must capture the chlorofluorocarbons in the refrigerant chemicals. (A) anyone disposing of or servicing
(B) those who dispose or service
(C) anyone disposing of or who services
(D) the disposal or repair of
(E) someone who disposes or repairs
Try these out:First of all, there's no contrast in this statement whatsoever. So chuck the 'although', 'but'. thats only to confuse.
1) Although dozens of New Yorks small museums are either devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, there are many one-of-a-kind museums from Manhattan to the Bronx that are open for exploration on summer weekends.
(A) Although dozens of New Yorks small museums are either devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, there are
(B) Although dozens of New Yorks small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups,
(C) Dozens of New Yorks small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, but there are
(D) Dozens of New Yorks small museums are devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, and there are also
(E) Devoted to local history or various ethnic groups, dozens of New Yorks small museums and also
A B C gone!
E is not complete...try plugging it in and u get nothin.
D is the answer.
This one was tuff. all vs not all???
2)Although all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were not carried live, Soviet audiences have seen a great deal of coverage.
(A) all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were not carried live
(B) all the Communist party conferences Moscow proceedings were not carried live
(C) all the Communist party conference Moscow proceedings have not been carried alive
(D) not all the Communist party conference Moscow proceedings have been carried alive
(E) not all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were carried live
consider this...
all x not Y (seems that none of X's are Y)
not all X is Y (makes more sense here...some may be Y, but some are)
With this I think we can eliminate A B C...lets keep A ...if we get nothin gud in D and E. Cuz B C are anyways ridiculous.
D is again awkwardly framed.
Between A and E, I wud select E...
3)After this years record-shattering January performance in Madison Square Garden, the ensemble were touted as the countrys best new group in decades; no critic or reviewer had anything but praise for the young musicians.
(A) the ensemble were touted as the countrys
(B) the ensemble was touted as the countrys
(C) the country touted the ensemble like the
(D) touting the ensemble as the countrys
(E) they were touting the ensemble as the countrys
CDE are ridiculous...jus try saying them by plugging them in.
A and B...aq uick vertical scan says...were vs was...
ensemble is singular collective noun...was is gud...
B it is.
4 )After the Colonial periods 50 percent mortality rate, life expectancy improved for children, but as late as the nineteenth century about one child in three died before reaching the age of six.
(A) After the Colonial periods 50 percent mortality rate, life expectancy improved for children, but
(B) Even though childrens life expectancy, which improved over the Colonial periods 50 percent mortality rate,
(C) Although life expectancy for children improved after the Colonial period, during which the mortality rate was 50 percent,
(D) While there was an improvement in life expectancy for children after the 50 percent mortality rate of the Colonial period, still
(E) Despite childrens life expectancy improvement from the Colonial periods 50 percent mortality rate,
See the reddened portion...in A B D E...the mortality rate is for the colonial period...huh!
C straightaway.
5)After Queen Isabella asked Admiral Columbus to describe the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), which was newly discovered, he had reached for a sheet of paper, crumpled it, and said, It looks like thatbeyond the mountains, more mountains.
(A) After Queen Isabella asked Admiral Columbus to describe the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), which was newly discovered, he had reached
(B) On being asked to describe the new discovery of the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti) by Queen Isabella, Admiral Columbus, reaching
(C) Queen Isabella asked Admiral Columbus to describe the newly discovered island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), then he reached
(D) When asked by Queen Isabella to describe the newly discovered island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), Admiral Columbus reached
(E) After Queen Isabella had asked Admiral Columbus to describe the discovery of the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti), he had reached
he had reached??? whats that?? perfect tense is not required at all. its awkward.
You can see the problem with A B C E all have awkward tense formations...unnecessary perfect tenses...or continuous tense.
D is clear and concise. tense is perfect and conveys the sense of timing very well.
6)After July, anyone disposing of or servicing refrigerators must capture the chlorofluorocarbons in the refrigerant chemicals.
(A) anyone disposing of or servicing
(B) those who dispose or service
(C) anyone disposing of or who services
(D) the disposal or repair of
(E) someone who disposes or repairs
here the doer is not important and uknown...so an indefinite pronoun shud be used...anyone is okay here...
D is out...cuz no doer here...the process cannot capture..
C is out..wrong parallel structure
problem with B and D is they do not convey the sense of timing very well...
say it in your mind...anyone found making noise will be punished...anyone found cheating in the exam will be expelled...we dont say..anyone who cheats will be expelled....or anyone who is a cheat will be expelled....
You get what i am trying to say here...
I think a progressive (continuous tense) makes more sense in this context.
A is gud enuf.
Hope that helps...
Can some one tell me the answer. I wld also like to knw the diff between besides n except usage.
The following question is very easy.
Except for a concert performance that the composer himself staged in 1911，Scott Joplin's ragtime opera＂Treemonisha＂was not produced until 1972，sixty-one years after its completion．
(A) Except for a concert performance that the composer himself staged
(B) Except for a concert performance with the composer himself staging it
(C) Besides a concert performance being staged by the composer himself
(D) Excepting a concert performance that the composer himself staged
(E) With the exception of a concert performance with the staging done by the composer himself.
Can anyone explain when should EXCEPT be used and when BESIDES?