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by imskpwr » Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:38 pm
However scientists determine to measure the presence of frozen water vapour on Jupiter, it will always be impossible to detect from space

(A) However scientists determine to measure
(B) However it is determined by scientists to measure it
(C) However, determined scientists are to measure
(D) No matter how scientists are determining to measure
(E) No matter how have scientists determined to measure
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by ice_rush » Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:11 pm
IMO: A - What is the OA and source?
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by chris@magoosh » Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:29 pm
In this sentence 'however' is used as a relative adverb and does not mean 'on the other hand.' It means 'to whatever extent/no matter how.'

As in: However he looked at the situation, he knew he was in trouble.

Not as in: He was, however, uncertain of how to progress.

Notice the first case, a comma does not follow however. Therefore, we can eliminate answer choice (C). For the rest of the answer choices, we can eliminate based on wordiness.

(B) However it is determined by scientists to measure it

The double 'it' is unnecessary and vague (both 'its' do not refer to the same thing). Passive voice is also suspect.

(D) No matter how scientists are determining to measure

'are determining to measure' is awkward.

(E) No matter how have scientists determined to measure

'...how have scientists...' is phrased as a question. Sentence is thus awkward.


The answer is therefore (A).

(A) However scientists determine to measure

Correct use of however and 'determine to measure' is succinct.
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by GmatKiss » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:20 pm
imskpwr wrote:However scientists determine to measure the presence of frozen water vapour on Jupiter, it will always be impossible to detect from space

(A) However scientists determine to measure
(B) However it is determined by scientists to measure it
(C) However, determined scientists are to measure
(D) No matter how scientists are determining to measure
(E) No matter how have scientists determined to measure
IMO: A
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by Bill@VeritasPrep » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:24 pm
I agree that A is the best answer, but I think "determine to measure" is awkward.

C would be the best choice if it didn't have the comma after "however."
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