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by GmatKiss » Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:07 am
Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could help reverse blockage of coronary arteries, the blood vessels that feed the heart.

(A) Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could
(B) Despite no foods having been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries when consumed, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
(C) Although the consumption of no particular foods have been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that to refrain from eating certain foods could
(D) Although not proved that the consumption of any foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
(E) Although it has not been proved that the consumption of any particular food will reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can

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by bubbliiiiiiii » Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:20 am
GmatKiss wrote:Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could help reverse blockage of coronary arteries, the blood vessels that feed the heart.

(A) Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could
(B) Despite no foods having been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries when consumed, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
(C) Although the consumption of no particular foods have been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that to refrain from eating certain foods could
(D) Although not proved that the consumption of any foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can - missing particular
(E) Although it has not been proved that the consumption of any particular food will reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
Please help me correct if I am wrong. :)
Regards,

Pranay
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by sl750 » Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:21 am
Choice A

B talks about foods being proved.. Sounds illogical
C uses the wrong verb..have
D and E appear to indicate that the studies are sure that refraining from eating certain foods can prevent blockage. It only indicates a possibility. So would/could is a better choice
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by GmatKiss » Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:35 am
bubbliiiiiiii wrote:
GmatKiss wrote:Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could help reverse blockage of coronary arteries, the blood vessels that feed the heart.

(A) Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could
(B) Despite no foods having been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries when consumed, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
(C) Although the consumption of no particular foods have been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that to refrain from eating certain foods could
(D) Although not proved that the consumption of any foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can - missing particular
(E) Although it has not been proved that the consumption of any particular food will reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
Please help me correct if I am wrong. :)
Boss!

Didnt you read this at all, "Please support your pick with explanation!"

Regards,
GK
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by sungoal » Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:49 am
Option A is wrong because "Consumption of any particular foods" requires singular verb "reverses", but option A has plural verb "reverse".

Option D has the same error.

Option C also has SV agreement error. Verb should be "has been" not "have been". So wrong.

Option B is a run-on sentence. "Having been..." is acting as a gerund. So the Phrase before comma has no verb, but after the comma, we have independent clause. So option B is wrong.
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by mehrasa » Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:20 am
IMO: E

A is wrong bcuz of two reasons 1) foods is not correct in the first line
2) 'could' at the end of underlined portion is quite strange.. the sentence talks in simple present and also point out a study finding which can be a fact ==> can is better choice
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by aspirant2011 » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:01 am
GmatKiss wrote:Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could help reverse blockage of coronary arteries, the blood vessels that feed the heart.

(A) Despite no proof that the consumption of any particular foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods could
(B) Despite no foods having been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries when consumed, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
(C) Although the consumption of no particular foods have been proved to reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that to refrain from eating certain foods could
(D) Although not proved that the consumption of any foods reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can
(E) Although it has not been proved that the consumption of any particular food will reverse hardening of the arteries, studies indicate that refraining from eating certain foods can

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by GmatKiss » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:50 am
OA:E
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