GMATGuruNY wrote:kobel51 wrote:On the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa, water remains frozen, but the gravitational force of Jupiter and its other moons cause contractions that may generate so much heat that it would melt ice below Europa's surface.
(A) moons cause contractions that may generate so much heat that it would melt
(B) moons cause contractions, with enough heat generated for melting
(C) moons causes contractions that may generate enough heat to melt
(D) moons, causing contractions, may generate so much heat to melt
(E) moons, which causes contractions, may generate enough heat for melting
In A and B,
cause (plural) does not agree with
gravitational force (singular).
Eliminate A and B.
D:
the gravitational force...may generate so much heat
E:
the gravitational force...may generate enough heat
Not the intended meaning.
The intended meaning of the original sentence is that CONTRACTIONS may generate enough heat.
Eliminate D and E.
The correct answer is
C.
Mr. Hunt, Thank you so much for your help. I have few more questions -
On the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa, water remains frozen, but the gravitational force of Jupiter and its other moons cause contractions that may generate so much heat that it would melt ice below Europa's surface.
A) moons cause contractions that may generate so much heat
that it would melt
Question: Can you please comment on the bold part if it is right or wrong?
B) moons cause contractions,
with enough heat generated for melting
Question: Can you please comment if the above bold part is wrong or right?
C) moons causes contractions that may generate enough heat to melt
D) moons, causing contractions, may generate so much heat to melt
E) moons,
which causes contractions, may generate enough heat for melting
Question: I think here "which" modifier conveys that it is only the moons of Jupiter that causes contraction. It does not take into account the fact that Jupiter also adds to the total gravitational force created.
