1000 sc #518

magical cook · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: 1000 sc #518

518. Most North Carolina ski resorts broadcast music onto the slopes; skiers can choose among hard rock, soft pop, and “beautiful music” slopes, there are no slopes without music.
(A) skiers can choose among hard rock, soft pop, and “beautiful music” slopes, there are
(B) because skiers can choose hard rock, soft pop, or “beautiful music,” there are
(C) however, skiers can choose among hard rock, soft pop, “beautiful music,” and
(D) although skiers can choose among hard rock, soft pop, and “beautiful music” slopes, there are
(E) skiers can choose among hard rock, soft pop, “beautiful music” slopes, but

Hi,
The answer is D) but I dont understand why "although" comes in betwee the sentence where such connection dose not seem necessary .... Can anyone please explain?

Cybermusings · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:49 am Post subject:

B-No need for the word "because" in the sentence. Hence eliminate
C-However, sets the tone for a contradictory element to follow. In this case, we are continuing and elaborating on the first part. Hence wrong
D-Although sets the right tone for the sentence. We have to highlight here that "even though" there is a choice between different kinds of music, there are none where there is no music. Hence D