BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem
TTP OnDemand GMAT Video Course
Featured Course

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Scott Woodbury-Stewart’s private virtual classroom — 400 hours of master-class video lessons for the GMAT Focus Edition.

  • 715+ score guarantee — highest in the industry (99th percentile)
  • 52 chapters · 1,500+ lessons · 4,000+ practice questions
  • 400 hours of video · 1,500+ instructor-led HD smartboard lessons
  • 300,000+ students accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth & Sloan & more
  • 24/7 live support + weekly Zoom office hours with GMAT instructors
  • TTP AI Assist — 24/7 AI-powered virtual tutor for instant help
  • 1,200+ flashcards + AI-powered study assistant & daily calendar
  • OnDemand, LiveTeach & GMAT Bootcamp formats available
  • Also: GRE, SAT Math & Executive Assessment courses
  • MBA Admissions Consulting now available
  • 🏆 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Award: Test Prep Solution Provider of the Year
  • 200,000+ students served
  • 5-day free trial — $0 to start, no auto-billing, cancel anytime
★★★★★ 5.0 (559 reviews)
130-pt guarantee
$0 to start then $127/mo
Start Free 5-Day Trial Read 559 Reviews →

SC Grail - tax code

Expert replies
Post new topic Locked
Previous Topic Next Topic
Legendary Member
Posts: 857
Joined: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:36 amFollowed by: 15 members
Thanked: 56 times
by AIM GMAT » Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:19 pm
The proposed simplification of the tax code would repeal or modify a number of
popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so
that income tax rates could be reduced across the board.

A. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could
be reduced

B. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates can be
reduced

C. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, which includes the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could
be reduced

D. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so as to reduce income tax rates

E. would repeal and modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could
be reduced


OA B
Thanks & Regards,
AIM GMAT
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Source: — Sentence Correction |
User avatar
Legendary Member
Posts: 979
Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:38 amFollowed by: 12 members
Location: Hyderabad, India
Thanked: 49 times
GMAT Score:700

by bubbliiiiiiii » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:24 am
Here we see a 3/2 split at the begining of the answer choices between 'would be' (ADE) and 'will be' (BC).

'will be' seems appropriate here since the plan is already proposed, the effects of the plan can also be figured. Thus, eliminate options A, D and E.

Between B and C.

B. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates can be
reduced

In idiomatic expression x so that y, x and y are properly compared using will and can.

C. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, which includes the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could
be reduced

Improper comparison by the usage of will and could. 'Which' incorrectly describes the taxes.




I first chose would be over will be and concluded A to be the answer. However, when I saw the answer choices I understood why B is appropriate.
Regards,

Pranay
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts
Posts: 165
Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:33 pmFollowed by: 1 member
Location: Pune, India
Thanked: 16 times

by tetura84 » Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:27 am
Between B and C, there is another difference,
COMMA + including vs COMMA + which + includes

which one is correct?
what are the usages of these two forms?
78 clicks can change my life !
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
Posts: 9
Joined: Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:28 pm

by nikeboy2008 » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:09 pm
including and which includes are both correct depending on the sentence.

in this case, it should be "which include" as tax breaks in plural...however, in choice C it says "which incudes" - S-V error
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts
Posts: 101
Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:44 am
Thanked: 1 times

by btgyes » Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:25 am
bubbliiiiiiii wrote:Here we see a 3/2 split at the begining of the answer choices between 'would be' (ADE) and 'will be' (BC).

'will be' seems appropriate here since the plan is already proposed, the effects of the plan can also be figured. Thus, eliminate options A, D and E.

Between B and C.

B. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates can be
reduced

In idiomatic expression x so that y, x and y are properly compared using will and can.

C. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, which includes the
deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could
be reduced

Improper comparison by the usage of will and could. 'Which' incorrectly describes the taxes.


I first chose would be over will be and concluded A to be the answer. However, when I saw the answer choices I understood why B is appropriate.
To what WHICH should describe if not TAXES... ?

secondly, still it is very vague CAN / COULD issue

i do not think WILL and COULD can't be used in one sentence....

.... could any experts plz comment on this thread...

ta
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts
Posts: 231
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:45 amFollowed by: 1 member
Thanked: 5 times

by winnerhere » Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:43 am
Is there any rule that eliminates "would" and prefers the usage of "Will"

I found that these lines were taken from a news as below

https://local2452afge.com/SSA%20attacked%20again.htm

which uses would and could.
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
Posts: 6
Joined: Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:54 am

by amma4u » Sun Feb 20, 2011 7:01 am
First, winnerhere, nice search result on the article.

I guess the reason the article uses "would" and "could" because the entire article is talking of a future proposal.

Vs

In the question stem it is more for sure happening/approved proposal, just my thought :mrgreen:

Also, I guess "will" goes with "can" and "would" goes with "could"

any expert reply?
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
User avatar
Legendary Member
Posts: 979
Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:38 amFollowed by: 12 members
Location: Hyderabad, India
Thanked: 49 times
GMAT Score:700

by bubbliiiiiiii » Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:11 am
btgyes wrote:
To what WHICH should describe if not TAXES... ?

secondly, still it is very vague CAN / COULD issue

i do not think WILL and COULD can't be used in one sentence....

.... could any experts plz comment on this thread...

ta
In my understanding, which should describe the simplified proposal and it does so. Thanks for scrutinizing my opinion. :)

As far as WILL and COULD are concerned, I believe that while comparing two clauses, both of them should have similar structures. Here in this case, the first clause uses WILL (something which is going to happen) while the second uses Could (something which may or may not happen).

I would be more happy to see expert's comments here. [:)]
Regards,

Pranay
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts
Posts: 101
Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:44 am
Thanked: 1 times

by btgyes » Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:29 am
bubbliiiiiiii wrote:
btgyes wrote:
To what WHICH should describe if not TAXES... ?

secondly, still it is very vague CAN / COULD issue

i do not think WILL and COULD can't be used in one sentence....

.... could any experts plz comment on this thread...

ta
In my understanding, which should describe the simplified proposal and it does so. Thanks for scrutinizing my opinion. :)

As far as WILL and COULD are concerned, I believe that while comparing two clauses, both of them should have similar structures. Here in this case, the first clause uses WILL (something which is going to happen) while the second uses Could (something which may or may not happen).

I would be more happy to see expert's comments here. [:)]
Acc to me , which should be describing TAX BREAKS NOT the simplified proposal

regarding second issue, waiting for expert's comments..

It would be great if any expert could explain these two critical issues...

ta
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts
Posts: 13
Joined: Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:11 am

by garry123 » Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:02 am
Since the author does not know what actually happened, the tone of the author must be subjunctive. Hence the use of 'would' and 'could' is better than that of 'will' and 'can'.
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Post new topic Locked
• Page 1 of 1