pronounce

Expert replies

bupbebeo: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 134; Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:08 am; Thanked: 3 times

by bupbebeo » Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:59 pm

In order to evenly and effectively paint a rough surface, it is necessary to sand it and apply primer before applying the paint.
(A) it and apply primer before applying the paint
(B) it and prime it and paint it
(C) it, then prime it, then paint it
(D) the surface and apply primer before you
apply paint to the surface
(E) the surface, apply primer to the surface and then paint it

Why D is wrong? what is the correct answer?

Like this post

Source: Beat The GMAT — Sentence Correction | Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:59 pm

sumanr84: Legendary Member; Posts: 758; Joined: Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:32 pmFollowed by: 2 members; Location: Bangalore,India; Thanked: 67 times

by sumanr84 » Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:34 pm

bupbebeo wrote:In order to evenly and effectively paint a rough surface, it is necessary to sand it and apply primer before applying the paint.
(A) it and apply primer before applying the paint
(B) it and prime it and paint it
(C) it, then prime it, then paint it
(D) the surface and apply primer before you
apply paint to the surface
(E) the surface, apply primer to the surface and then paint it

Why D is wrong? what is the correct answer?

I would pick A here as I am not able to find any problem with A. "It" refers to surface and is non-ambigous so no problem.
D - unnecessarily including word "YOU"..repeating word "Surface" again n again..same problem with E.
B and C swallows the word "apply" and this changes the meaning from "Primer" to "prime" - is it some prime no we are dealing with

I am on a break !!

Like this post

bupbebeo: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 134; Joined: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:08 am; Thanked: 3 times

by bupbebeo » Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:44 pm

sumanr84 wrote:
bupbebeo wrote:In order to evenly and effectively paint a rough surface, it is necessary to sand it and apply primer before applying the paint.
(A) it and apply primer before applying the paint
(B) it and prime it and paint it
(C) it, then prime it, then paint it
(D) the surface and apply primer before you
apply paint to the surface
(E) the surface, apply primer to the surface and then paint it

Why D is wrong? what is the correct answer?
I would pick A here as I am not able to find any problem with A. "It" refers to surface and is non-ambigous so no problem.
D - unnecessarily including word "YOU"..repeating word "Surface" again n again..same problem with E.
B and C swallows the word "apply" and this changes the meaning from "Primer" to "prime" - is it some prime no we are dealing with

You're right: correct answer is A. you explanation is ok. thanks

Like this post

Post new topic Locked

• Page 1 of 1

GMAT Course Reviews

560 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (560 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review