Can anyone explain to me the difference in usage of
a) determined by
b) as a result of
c) due to
How do we know when to use one over the other. OG 11, Question 138 of SC is based on this concept. I remember seeing a post on this topic some time back but cannot find it now.
Thanks!
determined by VS as a result of
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Sorry to be bumping up an old thread:
I think the confusion arises from this particular question from OG. I am providing the right answer (By) versus the wrong one (As a result of)
The direction in which the Earth and the other solid planets --Mercury, Venus, and Mars -- spin was determined [BY/AS A RESULT OF] collisions with giant celestial bodies in the early history of the Solar System.
Determined by means the direction of spin was found out by (observing) the collisions.
Determined as a result of means the direction of spin was found BECAUSE of the collisions.
Arun
I think the confusion arises from this particular question from OG. I am providing the right answer (By) versus the wrong one (As a result of)
The direction in which the Earth and the other solid planets --Mercury, Venus, and Mars -- spin was determined [BY/AS A RESULT OF] collisions with giant celestial bodies in the early history of the Solar System.
Determined by means the direction of spin was found out by (observing) the collisions.
Determined as a result of means the direction of spin was found BECAUSE of the collisions.
Arun
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I also found this question discussed on two other forums:
https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/the ... -t352.html
https://gmatclub.com/forum/earth-and-the ... 85143.html
https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/the ... -t352.html
https://gmatclub.com/forum/earth-and-the ... 85143.html
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