Sentence Correction

Logitech,

Another approach for this question. Please let me know if am correct.
As we know, the correct idiom is derive X from Y
we can eliminate C and E.

In D, we have being which is passive and we prefer active voice so eliminate it.
Now between A and B, B uses 'the public land' which makes the reference to a particular land and hence changes the meaning of the sentence.
This is Unjustified.
Hence, Ans is A.

Jimmiejaz,

I like the way you think. One more thing:

Public-access cable television was created in the 1970s as a means to derive public benefit from the laying of private television cables on public land.

a) from the laying of private television cables on public land

derive X from Y , where both X and Y are nouns

b) from laying private television cables on the public land

Removing THE makes laying a gerund and it acts like a working verb. This chance distorts the parallelism.

and THE PUBLIC is awkward.

Any comments ?

jimmiejaz wrote:Logitech,


In D, we have being which is passive and we prefer active voice so eliminate it.
Hence, Ans is A.

This error is already covered. Pls see my comment in thread

logitech wrote:Jimmiejaz,

I like the way you think. One more thing:

Public-access cable television was created in the 1970s as a means to derive public benefit from the laying of private television cables on public land.

a) from the laying of private television cables on public land

derive X from Y , where both X and Y are nouns

b) from laying private television cables on the public land

Removing THE makes laying a gerund and it acts like a working verb. This chance distorts the parallelism.

and THE PUBLIC is awkward.

Any comments ?

HI Logitech, All these points are covered by me in my post on the same question...

iamcste wrote: HI Logitech, All these points are covered by me in my post on the same question...

Can I re-state them, if you don't mind ?

logitech wrote:

iamcste wrote: HI Logitech, All these points are covered by me in my post on the same question...

Can I re-state them, if you don't mind ?

u surely can.

Hey guys.. I found something will help you in the meaning issue.\
its from SC MGMT book.

Meaning: In the GMAT either the original sentence or its variations may muddy the waters......etc \

Sometimes the original sentence will have a clear, unambiguous meaning. In these cases, your goal is to preserve this original meaning as you correct other issues. Do not alter the author's intent when you make your choice.

At other times, the original sentence will be confusing, and you will need to discern the author's intent. Fortunately, this intent will not be too buried too deeply. After all, the correct sentence has to be one of the five choices. Thus, the GMAT tends to make use of small errors in meaning that can be easy to overlook.

Most instances of meaning errors fall into one of three major categories:
1- Choose your words.
2- Place your words.
3- match your words.

Thats enough.. if you want to go in details buy SC MGMAT book .

Thanks,