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Question 3 Post Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:31 am
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    Although she had signed a pledge of abstinence while being an adolescent Frances Willard was 35 years old before she chose to become a temperance activist.
    (A) while being an adolescent
    (B) while in adolescence
    (C) at the time of her being adolescent
    (D) as being in adolescence
    (E) as an adolescent

    I am confused between C & E.

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    Post Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:09 am
    C is very wordy and awkward.

    E is clear and concise.

    Will go with E.

    Hope this is the correct answer.

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    Post Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:08 pm
    Hi Birottam datta,

    Thanks for your reply. Yes it is correct.

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    Post Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:42 pm
    E looks Good !

    I'll go with E

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