RBBmba@2014 wrote:A firm that specializes in the analysis of handwriting claims from a one-page writing sample that it can assess more than three hundred personality traits, including enthusiasm, imagination, and ambition.
(A) from a one-page writing sample that it can assess
(B) from a one-page writing sample it has the ability of assessing
(C) the ability, from a one-page writing sample, of assessing
(D) to be able, from a one-page writing sample, to assess
(E) being able to assess, from a one-page writing sample,
OA : D
@ Experts - I'd seek some clarity on the EXACT function of the PHRASE - from a one-page writing sample - in the OA ? And with reference to this query, how A is DIFFERENT from OA ?
OA:
A firm claims to be able, from a one-page writing sample, to assess more than three hundred personality traits.
Here, the phrase in red serves as an ADVERB modifying
to be able to assess, expressing HOW the firm IS ABLE TO ASSESS more than three hundred personality traits.
HOW is the firm ABLE TO ASSESS more than three hundred personality traits?
It is able to assess FROM A ONE-PAGE WRITING SAMPLE.
In the OA, the modifier in red immediately follows
able to emphasize that a ONE-PAGE SAMPLE is sufficient to render the firm ABLE.
E:
able to assess, from a one-page writing sample
Here, the phrase in red serves as an ADVERB modifying
to assess, expressing HOW the firm assesses.
HOW does the firm ASSESS?
It assesses FROM A ONE-PAGE WRITING SAMPLE.
In E, the modifier in red immediately follows
to assess, emphasizing how the firm ASSESSES.
Since the intent is to emphasize how the firm is ABLE, the placement in the OA is preferable.
A and B:
A firm claims from a one-page writing sample
Here, the phrase in red seems to serve as an adverb modifying
claims, indicating HOW the firm CLAIMS.
How does the firm CLAIM?
It claims FROM A ONE-PAGE WRITING SAMPLE.
Not the intended meaning.
C:
A firm claims the ability, from a one-page writing sample
Here, the phrase in red seems to serve as an ADJECTIVE describing
the ability.
What KIND of ability?
An ability FROM A ONE-PAGE WRITING SAMPLE.
Not the intended meaning.
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