SC 1000 #718

718. The complex tax dispute between the Covered Bridge Mall and Harris Township is not likely to be adjudicated for several years, and, in the meantime, both sides are intent on creating difficulties for the other.
(A) both sides are intent on creating difficulties for the other
(B) both sides are intent on creating difficulties for each other
(C) each side is intent on creating difficulties for the other
(D) each side is intent on creating difficulties for one another
(E) the sides are both intent on creating difficulties for each other

camitava wrote:supique,
Look carefully at the options provided here. If you make a close look, u will find that the problem is trying to make u confused with number and idioms.

718. The complex tax dispute between the Covered Bridge Mall and Harris Township is not likely to be adjudicated for several years, and, in the meantime, both sides are intent on creating difficulties for the other.
(A) both sides are intent on creating difficulties for the other
(B) both sides are intent on creating difficulties for each other
(C) each side is intent on creating difficulties for the other
(D) each side is intent on creating difficulties for one another
(E) the sides are both intent on creating difficulties for each other

I will suggest u to cut down A and B as they are making a comparison between plural and singular object. E is not having the correct construction of sentence and wrong meaning to intend. Now come C and D. In D, it is meant that each side is creating difficulties for each other. But that is not true. So the best answer is C. So what do say guys? Am I in the correct track?

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