Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
(A) of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have
(B) of comparable size, as well as emit far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases having
(C) of comparable size, and also they emit far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases that have
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
(E) that have a comparable size, as well as emitting far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases having
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hi aspirant, i saw this problem earlier. solved it wrong picking B,but think that i can explain something
C)far fewer carbon dioxide. carbon dioxide is uncountable so we need far less.
also they is dubious here, but i believe that it is a small problem
D) i don`t like: that have comparable size.again pronoun they as in C,and the last:far less....other gases. gases are countable so we need fewer before other gases.
E)again:that have comparable size,as in D. far fewer carbon dioxide, does not work here,
as in C we need far less carbon dioxide,
B)great riddle for me. Ron says that construction: as well as emit is wrong, by nature
i hope: as well as + verb is wrong, and as well as verb-ing is right. i don`t see other mistakes
also he says that as well as is not absolute ||-marker, so burn.... as well as emit could not be ||.
and before as well as you can see comma,it means that as well as is not || marker but modifier.
and the structure:they burn,emitting-looks good
so left with A
C)far fewer carbon dioxide. carbon dioxide is uncountable so we need far less.
also they is dubious here, but i believe that it is a small problem
D) i don`t like: that have comparable size.again pronoun they as in C,and the last:far less....other gases. gases are countable so we need fewer before other gases.
E)again:that have comparable size,as in D. far fewer carbon dioxide, does not work here,
as in C we need far less carbon dioxide,
B)great riddle for me. Ron says that construction: as well as emit is wrong, by nature
i hope: as well as + verb is wrong, and as well as verb-ing is right. i don`t see other mistakes
also he says that as well as is not absolute ||-marker, so burn.... as well as emit could not be ||.
and before as well as you can see comma,it means that as well as is not || marker but modifier.
and the structure:they burn,emitting-looks good
so left with A
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Caspirant2011 wrote:Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
(A) of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have
(B) of comparable size, as well as emit far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases having
(C) of comparable size, and also they emit far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases that have
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
(E) that have a comparable size, as well as emitting far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases having
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Hi clock60, thnks for ur response but I have a doubt on your above line as the sentence says the word emit other gases & I feel word emit is non countable, therefore less should be the appropriate word, plz correct me if I am wrong.....clock60 wrote: D) i don`t like: that have comparable size.again pronoun they as in C,and the last:far less....other gases. gases are countable so we need fewer before other gases.
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hi aspirant
i understand your doubts about D,
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
as i think, far less here refers not only to carbon dioxide, but far less is implied before other gases,
imagine that gasoline engines emit some gases: gase1, gase2, gase3, gase4.but diesel engines emit only gase1, gase2 and gase3.or fewer gases. that`s why i think we need fewer before other gases as done in B or A
also in one other sentence also from Gprep i faced with:
they have little money and services available.
it is ok to say little money, but little also refers to services that is countable so correct version
is: little money and few services available
i understand your doubts about D,
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
as i think, far less here refers not only to carbon dioxide, but far less is implied before other gases,
imagine that gasoline engines emit some gases: gase1, gase2, gase3, gase4.but diesel engines emit only gase1, gase2 and gase3.or fewer gases. that`s why i think we need fewer before other gases as done in B or A
also in one other sentence also from Gprep i faced with:
they have little money and services available.
it is ok to say little money, but little also refers to services that is countable so correct version
is: little money and few services available
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I agree but there is still a confusion on i.e how can I come to know whether second part is refering to the number of gases or amount of gases because nothing is explicitly mentioned in the sentenceclock60 wrote:hi aspirant
i understand your doubts about D,
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
as i think, far less here refers not only to carbon dioxide, but far less is implied before other gases,
imagine that gasoline engines emit some gases: gase1, gase2, gase3, gase4.but diesel engines emit only gase1, gase2 and gase3.or fewer gases. that`s why i think we need fewer before other gases as done in B or A
also in one other sentence also from Gprep i faced with:
they have little money and services available.
it is ok to say little money, but little also refers to services that is countable so correct version
is: little money and few services available
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In C and E, fewer carbon dioxide is incorrect. Fewer is used to refer to something countable; carbon dioxide is not countable. (Please note that fewer other gases also is incorrect; the correct wording is fewer OF the other gases.) Eliminate C and E.aspirant2011 wrote:Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
(A) of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have
(B) of comparable size, as well as emit far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases having
(C) of comparable size, and also they emit far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases that have
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
(E) that have a comparable size, as well as emitting far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases having
In D, less...other gases is incorrect. To discuss the NUMBER of the other gases, the correct wording is FEWER of the other gases. To discuss the AMOUNT of the other gases, the correct wording is LESS OF the other gases. Eliminate D.
In B, having been implicated is used -- incorrectly -- to modify gases. Having + past participle is used to indicate an action that:
-- is completed before the primary action attributed to the modified noun
-- provides context for the primary action attributed to the modified noun
For example:
Having enjoyed the book, John cannot wait to see the movie.
In the sentence above:
Having enjoyed refers to John.
Cannot wait is the primary action attributed to the modified noun John.
Having enjoyed was completed in the past; John cannot wait in the present.
Having enjoyed the book explains why John cannot wait.
In B, the other gases (the modified noun) are not performing a primary action. Hence the use of having + past participle is inappropriate. Eliminate B.
The correct answer is A.
In A:
As well as + VERBing = preposition + gerund = adverbial modifier.
To elaborate:
-- as well as is a preposition.
-- emitting is a gerund -- a verb functioning as a noun. Emitting is the object of the preposition as well as.
-- The entire phrase -- as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas -- is an adverb modifying the previous clause.
The following are analagous constructions:
In addition to emitting less gas...
Besides emitting less gas...
As well as emitting less gas...
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Hi Mitch,GMATGuruNY wrote:In C and E, fewer carbon dioxide is incorrect. Fewer is used to refer to something countable; carbon dioxide is not countable. (Please note that fewer other gases also is incorrect; the correct wording is fewer OF the other gases.) Eliminate C and E.aspirant2011 wrote:Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
(A) of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have
(B) of comparable size, as well as emit far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases having
(C) of comparable size, and also they emit far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases that have
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
(E) that have a comparable size, as well as emitting far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases having
In D, less...other gases is incorrect. To discuss the NUMBER of the other gases, the correct wording is FEWER of the other gases. To discuss the AMOUNT of the other gases, the correct wording is LESS OF the other gases. Eliminate D.
In B, having been implicated is used -- incorrectly -- to modify gases. Having + past participle is used to indicate an action that:
-- is completed before the primary action attributed to the modified noun
-- provides context for the primary action attributed to the modified noun
For example:
Having enjoyed the book, John cannot wait to see the movie.
In the sentence above:
Having enjoyed refers to John.
Cannot wait is the primary action attributed to the modified noun John.
Having enjoyed was completed in the past; John cannot wait in the present.
Having enjoyed the book explains why John cannot wait.
In B, the other gases (the modified noun) are not performing a primary action. Hence the use of having + past participle is inappropriate. Eliminate B.
The correct answer is A.
In A, emitting is a modifier. A modifier does not have to be parallel with the rest of the sentence. The situation might be clearer if we reverse the order:
As well as emitting less carbon dioxide gas...diesel engines burn as much as 30% more fuel.
The present participle emitting indicates an action contemporaneous with burn: as the engines burn the fuel, they are -- at the same time -- emitting less carbon dioxide gas.
Thanks a lot for your wonderful explanation
Hi Mitch, how can we know that whether we are talking about number or amount of gases? Is it not logical to deduce that when we are referring to quantity of carbon dioxide (which is one of the gases in question), we must also refer to the quantity of other gases?GMATGuruNY wrote: In D, less...other gases is incorrect. To discuss the NUMBER of the other gases, the correct wording is FEWER of the other gases. To discuss the AMOUNT of the other gases, the correct wording is LESS OF the other gases. Eliminate D.
Also, in option A, isn't the quoted text below ambiguous in that whether it refers to Diesel engines or gasoline engines?
(A) of comparable size, "as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have"
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There is nothing for us to deduce. Fewer carbon dioxide (in C and E) and less...other gases (in D) are incorrect constructions. Thus, we're left with the construction offered in A and B: less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases.apex231 wrote: Hi Mitch, how can we know that whether we are talking about number or amount of gases? Is it not logical to deduce that when we are referring to quantity of carbon dioxide (which is one of the gases in question), we must also refer to the quantity of other gases?
The parallel comparison -- diesel engines burn...less fuel...as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas -- makes it clear that emitting refers to diesel engines.Also, in option A, isn't the quoted text below ambiguous in that whether it refers to Diesel engines or gasoline engines?
(A) of comparable size, "as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have"
Thanks.
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Hello Mitch -
Couple questions about answer choice A - 1) Is the tense change ok? Because in the clause prior to "as well as", the verb is "burn" - simple tense. After "as well as" the verb is "emitting" - progressive tense. I thought that it is better to stick to the same verb tense. Please correct me.
2) Also is my interpretation below correct as far as parallelism is concerned?
Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size. AND
Diesel engines emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
In the second clause above do we even need that. Can we simply say - Diesel engines emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases have been implicated in global warming
What does that stand for?
Thanks very much in advance.
Couple questions about answer choice A - 1) Is the tense change ok? Because in the clause prior to "as well as", the verb is "burn" - simple tense. After "as well as" the verb is "emitting" - progressive tense. I thought that it is better to stick to the same verb tense. Please correct me.
2) Also is my interpretation below correct as far as parallelism is concerned?
Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size. AND
Diesel engines emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
In the second clause above do we even need that. Can we simply say - Diesel engines emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases have been implicated in global warming
What does that stand for?
Thanks very much in advance.
GMATGuruNY wrote:There is nothing for us to deduce. Fewer carbon dioxide (in C and E) and less...other gases (in D) are incorrect constructions. Thus, we're left with the construction offered in A and B: less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases.apex231 wrote: Hi Mitch, how can we know that whether we are talking about number or amount of gases? Is it not logical to deduce that when we are referring to quantity of carbon dioxide (which is one of the gases in question), we must also refer to the quantity of other gases?
The parallel comparison -- diesel engines burn...less fuel...as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas -- makes it clear that emitting refers to diesel engines.Also, in option A, isn't the quoted text below ambiguous in that whether it refers to Diesel engines or gasoline engines?
(A) of comparable size, "as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have"
Thanks.
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OH, MY GOD, MITCH HUNT. TOO COOL EXPLANATION. may be I never get 790GMATGuruNY wrote:In C and E, fewer carbon dioxide is incorrect. Fewer is used to refer to something countable; carbon dioxide is not countable. (Please note that fewer other gases also is incorrect; the correct wording is fewer OF the other gases.) Eliminate C and E.aspirant2011 wrote:Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
(A) of comparable size, as well as emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have
(B) of comparable size, as well as emit far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases having
(C) of comparable size, and also they emit far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases that have
(D) that have a comparable size, and also they emit far less carbon dioxide gas and other gases that have
(E) that have a comparable size, as well as emitting far fewer carbon dioxide and other gases having
In D, less...other gases is incorrect. To discuss the NUMBER of the other gases, the correct wording is FEWER of the other gases. To discuss the AMOUNT of the other gases, the correct wording is LESS OF the other gases. Eliminate D.
In B, having been implicated is used -- incorrectly -- to modify gases. Having + past participle is used to indicate an action that:
-- is completed before the primary action attributed to the modified noun
-- provides context for the primary action attributed to the modified noun
For example:
Having enjoyed the book, John cannot wait to see the movie.
In the sentence above:
Having enjoyed refers to John.
Cannot wait is the primary action attributed to the modified noun John.
Having enjoyed was completed in the past; John cannot wait in the present.
Having enjoyed the book explains why John cannot wait.
In B, the other gases (the modified noun) are not performing a primary action. Hence the use of having + past participle is inappropriate. Eliminate B.
The correct answer is A.
In A, emitting is a modifier. A modifier does not have to be parallel with the rest of the sentence. The situation might be clearer if we reverse the order:
As well as emitting less carbon dioxide gas...diesel engines burn as much as 30% more fuel.
The present participle emitting indicates an action contemporaneous with burn: as the engines burn the fuel, they are -- at the same time -- emitting less carbon dioxide
gas.
One more question
what is " as well as" how it is used? Please, explain. I eliminate D because I think "as well as" is a coordinate and so needs an similar element in first part of the sentence.
Please, help,
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Please revisit my post above, which I've amended in an effort to clarify the situation.gmat1978 wrote:Hello Mitch -
Couple questions about answer choice A - 1) Is the tense change ok? Because in the clause prior to "as well as", the verb is "burn" - simple tense. After "as well as" the verb is "emitting" - progressive tense. I thought that it is better to stick to the same verb tense. Please correct me.
2) Also is my interpretation below correct as far as parallelism is concerned?
Diesel engines burn as much as 30 percent less fuel than gasoline engines of comparable size. AND
Diesel engines emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases that have been implicated in global warming.
In the second clause above do we even need that. Can we simply say - Diesel engines emitting far less carbon dioxide gas and far fewer of the other gases have been implicated in global warming
What does that stand for?
Thanks very much in advance.
I misspoke in my original post: although the entire last phrase (as well as emitting, etc.) is functioning as a modifier, emitting itself is not a modifier but a GERUND -- a verb functioning as a noun. A gerund does not have a tense. Diesel engines emitting would change emitting to an adjective, so this construction is not relevant here.
That have been implicated is an adjective (technically, a relative clause) describing the other gases. The relative pronoun that refers to the other gases.
Please revisit my post above, which has been amended to explain the use of as well as.duongthang wrote:
OH, MY GOD, MITCH HUNT. TOO COOL EXPLANATION. may be I never get 790
One more question
what is " as well as" how it is used? Please, explain. I eliminate D because I think "as well as" is a coordinate and so needs an similar element in first part of the sentence.
Please, help,
Regardless of how each component is functioning, here's the bottom line:
-- The GMAT considers as well as + VERBing an acceptable adverbial modifier.
-- VERBing in the adverbial modifier need not be parallel with the verb in the modified clause.
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