The woodland sub-species were in isolation from contact with humans longer than
either their marsh cousins or the tree-dwelling sub-species.
A. in isolation from contact with humans longer than
B. isolated from contact with humans longer than
C. in isolation from contact with humans longer than were
D. isolated from contact with humans longer than were
E. in isolation and without contacts with humans longer than
I chose C, because in my opinion, in isolation is better than isolated: "the woodland sub-species were isolated" emphasizes the doer of the action: as if the species were isolated by someone. on the contrary, in isolation is neutral in this sense.
What do you say, BTGers?
either their marsh cousins or the tree-dwelling sub-species.
A. in isolation from contact with humans longer than
B. isolated from contact with humans longer than
C. in isolation from contact with humans longer than were
D. isolated from contact with humans longer than were
E. in isolation and without contacts with humans longer than
I chose C, because in my opinion, in isolation is better than isolated: "the woodland sub-species were isolated" emphasizes the doer of the action: as if the species were isolated by someone. on the contrary, in isolation is neutral in this sense.
What do you say, BTGers?
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of a man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
Henry David Thoreau.
Sleep GMAT, eat GMAT, beat GMAT!
______________________________
Quant ----> 51
Verbal----> 44+
GMAT ----> 750+
Henry David Thoreau.
Sleep GMAT, eat GMAT, beat GMAT!
______________________________
Quant ----> 51
Verbal----> 44+
GMAT ----> 750+
