SC 1000 #718

supique · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:19 am Post subject: SC 1000 #718

718. The complex tax dispute between the Covered Bridge Mall and Harris Township is not likely to be adjudicated for several years, and, in the meantime, both sides are intent on creating difficulties for the other.
(A) both sides are intent on creating difficulties for the other
(B) both sides are intent on creating difficulties for each other
(C) each side is intent on creating difficulties for the other
(D) each side is intent on creating difficulties for one another
(E) the sides are both intent on creating difficulties for each other

OA is C.

Can anyone help to explain why B is wrong?

Guest · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:40 am Post subject:

B would have been correct if it would be;

both sides are intent on creating difficulties for one other

camitava · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:53 am Post subject:

supique,
Look carefully at the options provided here. If you make a close look, u will find that the problem is trying to make u confused with number and idioms.