Although various eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American poets had professed an interest in Native American poetry and had pretended to imitate Native American forms in their own works, until almost 1900,scholars and critics did not begin seriously to study traditional Native American poetry in native languages.
(A) until almost 1900, scholars and critics did not begin seriously to study
(B) until almost 1900 scholars and critics had not begun seriously studying
(C) not until almost 1900 were scholars and critics to begin seriously to study
(D) it was not almost until 1900 when scholars and critics began to seriously study
(E) it was not until almost 1900 that scholars and critics seriously began studying
When had professed and had pretended is present in the first clause, what are the possible tenses(according to this context) can one use in the second clause and why?
(i am not worried about other mistakes)
Any thoughts is helpful
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What does this sentence mean?
The sentence states a contrast.
Fact 1 = Various 18th & 19th century poets showed interest in Native American poetry & pretended to imitate this form in their works.
Fact 2 = But still scholars and critics seriously began studying this topic (Native American poetry) after 1900.
What is the significance of verb tenses in the sentence?
Clause 1: Although various eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American poets had professed an interest in Native American poetry and had pretended to imitate Native American forms in their own works, until almost 1900,
Clause 2: scholars and critics did not begin seriously to study traditional Native American poetry in native languages.
Verb Tense - Correct Tenses used. The actions 'had professed' and 'had pretended' took place prior to 'did not begin'. Thus use of past perfect tense for earlier events and simple past for later event is appropriate.
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Hope this helps.
Regards,
Payal
The sentence states a contrast.
Fact 1 = Various 18th & 19th century poets showed interest in Native American poetry & pretended to imitate this form in their works.
Fact 2 = But still scholars and critics seriously began studying this topic (Native American poetry) after 1900.
What is the significance of verb tenses in the sentence?
Clause 1: Although various eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American poets had professed an interest in Native American poetry and had pretended to imitate Native American forms in their own works, until almost 1900,
Clause 2: scholars and critics did not begin seriously to study traditional Native American poetry in native languages.
Verb Tense - Correct Tenses used. The actions 'had professed' and 'had pretended' took place prior to 'did not begin'. Thus use of past perfect tense for earlier events and simple past for later event is appropriate.
Click on the link to view detailed analysis of this question: https://e-gmat.com/blogs/?p=552
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Payal
