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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:17 pm    Post subject: Scientists hypothesize that.... Reply with quote
In this question, why is option A wrong?
It seems perfect to me. can anyone pls guide me.

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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think the worst thing about A is the second "its" (...its extinction). We don't know what "it" is - is the the T-rex, or is it the superior? Always be on the lookout for ambiguous pronouns!
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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A was encountered by its superior
A encountered its superior

Different meanings and I think (A) is passive (was encountered)
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