1000 SC again..urgent

manasi_sh · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:10 pm Post subject: 1000 SC again..urgent

In presenting his modus vivendi proposal, Lansing implied that the American government accepted the German view that armed merchant vessels were warships: however, when the proposal was dropped by the Wilson administration, it seemed to be reverting to the British view on this question.
(A) when the proposal was dropped by the Wilson administration, it
(B) after it was dropped, the Wilson administration
(C) by dropping the proposal, the Wilson administration
(D) the Wilson administration dropped the proposal when it
(E) when they dropped the proposal, the Wilson administration
ANS: C

pahwa · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:51 am Post subject:

A is correct in meaning but is wordy. Ignore it.
B has ambiguous use of IT
C is straightforward in its meaning and hence I pick it.
D Meaning is wrong...."Drop" was the cause...not the effect.
E: THEY??? no cear refernce being made

Danielle · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:28 am Post subject:

This is a good example of the "best answer" principle : both A and C are correct in meaning and grammar, but C is the best answer because it far more concise.