unususally strong cyclist

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unususally strong cyclist

by AJWILL » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:21 am
An unusually strong cyclist can, it is hoped, provide enough power to set a new distance record for human-powered aircraft in MIT's diaphanous construction of graphite fiber and plastic.
[A] can, it is hoped, provide enough power to set
it is hoped, can provide enough power that will set
[C] hopefully can provide enough power, this will set
[D] is hopeful to set
[E] hopes setting

OA A

[spoiler]but whats wrong with D?[/spoiler]
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by Kasia@EconomistGMAT » Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:31 am
D changes the meaning. The intended meaning is that it is generally hoped that such a solution is possible. Answer D says that the cyclist hopes that he can do it.
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