In its most recent approach, the comet Crommelin passed the

venkb

385. In its most recent approach, the comet Crommelin passed the Earth at about the same distance and in about the same position, some 25 degrees above the horizon, that Halley’s comet will pass the next time it appears.
(A) that Halley’s comet will pass
(B) that Halley’s comet is to be passing
(C) as Halley’s comet
(D) as will Halley’s comet
(E) as Halley’s comet will do

Can anyone explain the solution?

venkb · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

I was able to zero in on A and D, but went ahead with A. But the answer is D.

In this case why was D preferred over A? Is it due to conciseness or any other grammatical issue?

inforeqd51 · Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:02 am Post subject:

(d) since the idiomatic expression being used is 'the same ... as' and 'the same ... that' is not a correct idiom

magical cook · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 3:06 am Post subject:

Hi,

The answer is D) but why dose is has to be this order "as will Subject"??

385. In its most recent approach, the comet Crommelin passed the Earth at about the same distance and in about the same position, some 25 degrees above the horizon, that Halley’s comet will pass the next time it appears.
(A) that Halley’s comet will pass

(B) that Halley’s comet is to be passing
(C) as Halley’s comet
(D) as will Halley’s comet
(E) as Halley’s comet will do

erjamit · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:47 pm Post subject:

Can anyone tell the difference between D & E. Is E passive?

sulabh · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:45 am Post subject:

Here we need 'As; becuase we are comparing two phrases.

the comet Crommelin passed the Earth ...AS ...Halley's comet
So only C,D,E are left.

C.as Halley’s comet the next time it appears. ( wrong comparsion)
(D) as will Halley’s comet (CORRECT)
(E) as Halley’s comet will do(AMBIGOUS.Do what?)