Comparison -

E for me..

Explanation if its the correct answer

E is the official answer . Can you please explain ?

sure...

The question expects us to compare the same things..

So here:

Archaeologists have shown that ingesting lead in drinking water was a significant health hazard for the ancient Romans, like that of modern Americans.

We are comparing the phenomena of lead ingesting.

We are not comparing nouns, we cant use "like"

so A is out.

B) )as that for modern Americans

Improper comparison between the phenomena and modern Americans.

We want to compare lead injection with some phenomena presently happening with modern Americans.

B does wrong comparison.

C) and D changes the meaning by stating that the action is done by Americans intentionally.

E) perfectly compares the phenomena by using "it" for modern Americans

Hope this helps!

This is a copy of OG 12 Q# 82. What is the source of your question? You can refer to explanation in OG as welll.

According to a recent poll, owning and living in a freestanding house on its own land is still a goal
of a majority of young adults, like that of earlier generations.

(A) like that of earlier generations
(8) as that for earlier generations
(C) just as earlier generations did
(D) as have earlier generations
(E) as it was of earlier generations

@raunekk
Thank you I chose B over E as i thought "it" could not refer to phrases.

@GMATMadeeasy

The source is from a kaplan test. I referred to OG now and I think I'm quite clear . Thank you