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are, were, or had been?
I found this one debatable. This is from OG 11th edition Q62. "A 1972 agreement... reduced the amount of phosphates municipalities ____ allowed to dump into the Great Lakes". 1. Are 2. Were 3. Had been The original choices could be reduced down to the 1 and 3 (but I have included 2 as an a...
- by vinay2
Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:50 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: are, were, or had been?
- Replies: 2
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Great, thanks Jim - "lack of uncertainty" and "lack of simple-past in the if" clearly explains why it should be E and not D.
- by vinay2
Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:12 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: If hypothetical, Would Vs Will
- Replies: 4
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Thanks Jim: Proportionality makes a lot of sense! Looks like the difference is fairly subtle and GMAT wouldn't try to test for this. If it does, I will use the proportionality (and may be consequence) test to break the tie.
- by vinay2
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:56 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The use of "so" in [Just] As X, [so] [too] Y
- Replies: 2
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Omitting "THAT"
I am puzzled about how to decide when a THAT can be dropped in the following types of sentences: 1. The findings suggest one reason the pesticides may be harmful. 2. The findings suggest one reason THAT the pesticides may be harmful. 3. Scientists found X, findings consistent with the growth of the ...
- by vinay2
Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:43 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Omitting "THAT"
- Replies: 1
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The use of "so" in [Just] As X, [so] [too] Y
I have seen all of the following variations being called correct in reliable sources: 1. Just as X, so Y (Just as you sow, so shall you reap.) 2. Just as X, Y (Just as she entered the room, there was a loud bang. OR Just as singing relieves stress, reading relieves..) 3. As X, so Y (As you sow, so s...
- by vinay2
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:23 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The use of "so" in [Just] As X, [so] [too] Y
- Replies: 2
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If hypothetical, Would Vs Will
From Kaplan 800: Some analysts warn that, if the "numbers prove to be accurate", the entire SS system _________ in danger of failing. (D) would continue to be (E) will continue to be ------------ I would like to know why D is incorrect. Per MGMAT, "If she ate pizza tomorrow, she would...
- by vinay2
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:22 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: If hypothetical, Would Vs Will
- Replies: 4
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"in contrast to" vs "in contrast with" a
In Contrast to the symphonies of Haydn, a much freer use of dissonance is evident in the symphonies of Mahler. A) In contrast to the symphonies of Haydn, a much freer use of dissonance is evident in the symphonies of Mahler. B) In contrast with Haydn's symphonies, Mahler uses dissonance much more fr...
- by vinay2
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:20 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: "in contrast to" vs "in contrast with" a
- Replies: 7
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Is THAT mandatory in Parallel THAT clauses
From Gmat Prep ver 1, the correct answer was (slightly rephrased for brevity): One automobile manufacturer has announced plans to increase fuel efficiency by 25%, an increase that would amount to roughly 5 mpg and would represent the first major advance in over a decade. Now, per MGMAT, parallel cla...
- by vinay2
Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:16 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Is THAT mandatory in Parallel THAT clauses
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1366