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by kartikshah » Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:55 pm
The answer should be B
The Parthenon is compared to other Doric temples, not itself. So 'is usual' is more appropriate.

By contrast, see this example to understand where just usual would be appropriate.
Example: His days are longer than usual. (days compared with days)

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by henryjejo » Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:05 am
Check out the following URL...https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/the ... t1019.html

Explanation from MGMAT:
When something is compared to a subgroup to which it belongs, 'is usual' should be used. When something is compared to itself, 'usual' is fine

Good one...thanks for Posting!
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by anshulagarwal12 » Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:22 pm
Thanks Henryjejo & Kartikshah.
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