bhai,.... OA is option B....
But can u pls temme wats wrong with option C.
Even I am confused..
Bhai the issue is with the modifier
Set 80 :
This set is related to the topic modifiers :
1).Asset allocators create portfolios, often in the form of mutual funds, with the intention to turn in good results in both bull and bear markets.
(A) with the intention
(B) the intention of which is
(C) intended
(D) and intending
(E) so intended as
2)
Leaching, the recovery of copper from the drainage water of mines, as a method of the extraction of minerals, it was well established as early as the eighteenth century, but until about 25 years ago miners did not realize that bacteria taken an active part in the process.
(A) as a method of the extraction of minerals, it was well established
(B) as a method of the extraction of minerals well established
(C) was a well-established method of mineral extraction
(D) was a well-established method of extracting mineral that was
(E) had been a method of mineral extraction, well established
3)
No matter how patiently they explain their reasons for confiscating certain items, travelers often treat customs inspectors like wanton poachers rather than government employees.
(A) travelers often treat customs inspectors like wanton poachers rather than government employees
(B) travelers often treat customs inspectors as wanton poachers instead of government employees
(C) travelers often treat customs inspectors as if they were not government employees but wanton poachers
(D) customs inspectors are often treated by travelers as if they were wanton poachers rather than government employees
(E) customs inspectors are often treated not like government employees but wanton poachers by travelers
I have the official answers with me
My take
1. c
2. c
3. d
set 80
I agree with previous post
C
C
D:grin:
Yup you guys have got it right. I have the official answers(solutions) but not the explanations . They're already posted by me !
Someone care to explain the answers here ???
Set 80--
my take
1-C
2-E
3-D
OA for SET-79 is option B
But can someone temme wats wrong with Option C
prakash_miku Says.:)
yes prakash bhai you are right.Actually to attain parallalism it should have been both in land and in nature.Missed the point and OA's also don't mention about it.
Set 80 :
This set is related to the topic modifiers :
1). Asset allocators create portfolios, often in the form of mutual funds, with the intention to turn in good results in both bull and bear markets.
(A) with the intention
(B) the intention of which is
(C) intended
(D) and intending
(E) so intended as
2)
Leaching, the recovery of copper from the drainage water of mines, as a method of the extraction of minerals, it was well established as early as the eighteenth century, but until about 25 years ago miners did not realize that bacteria taken an active part in the process.
(A) as a method of the extraction of minerals, it was well established
(B) as a method of the extraction of minerals well established
(C) was a well-established method of mineral extraction
(D) was a well-established method of extracting mineral that was
(E) had been a method of mineral extraction, well established
3)
No matter how patiently they explain their reasons for confiscating certain items, travelers often treat customs inspectors like wanton poachers rather than government employees.
(A) travelers often treat customs inspectors like wanton poachers rather than government employees
(B) travelers often treat customs inspectors as wanton poachers instead of government employees
(C) travelers often treat customs inspectors as if they were not government employees but wanton poachers
(D) customs inspectors are often treated by travelers as if they were wanton poachers rather than government employees
(E) customs inspectors are often treated not like government employees but wanton poachers by travelers
I have the official answers with me
hey
these are typical GMAT questions
1) C) intended
because C) is most concise, A) uses wrong idiom usage 'intention of' should be used
2) C) was a well-established method of mineral extraction
"as a method" this doesnt seem right when modifying Leaching
3) D) customs inspectors are often treated by travelers as if they were wanton poachers rather than government employees
Verb should match with the subject leaving us with D & E, E could have been correct had it been not like ...... but like....
OA given is last sentence..... intrigue and plotting
cant understand why...?
The answer has to be intrigue and plotting since the lines over here describes the genius of the author with the book being a miracle of simplicity so the words intrigue and plotting fit the best when contrasting the word simplicity
I would need help me on this.
see these 3 correct sentences:
1. None of the students have done their homework.
2. None of you claim responsibility for this incident.
3. None of the luggage has reached us.
used plural verb in first two sentences but singular verb in the last one......
WHY???????????
I would need help me on this.
see these 3 correct sentences:
1. None of the students have done their homework.
2. None of you claim responsibility for this incident.
3. None of the luggage has reached us.
used plural verb in first two sentences but singular verb in the last one......
WHY???????????
Luggage is singular
Set# 81:
I'm not sure bt I guess someone has already posted this set
Set# 81 :
1.D
2.B
3. B
:1.D
2.B
3. B
Set 81
my take
1-D
2-C
3-D
Hi, i need help in this part of VA...
is there a link..or something like that might be beneficial in learning the
rules of grammar.
:
set #81
1 A
2 D
3 C
OA plz...
Set# 81
1. D. You must furnish evidence of your expenses
2. C. steadily; this trend
3. E. lie the clauses that make us liable for any expenses that :)
Set# 81
My Take
1> D
2> C
3> E
set 81
1) d
2) d
3) e
1) d
2) d
3) e
Set# 81 
:
1)A. It is highly desirable that you furnish evidence of your expenses
2)B. steadily: which
3)C. lies the clause that make us liable for any expenses that
:1)A. It is highly desirable that you furnish evidence of your expenses
2)B. steadily: which
3)C. lies the clause that make us liable for any expenses that