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Singular or Plural Doubt

by abhi.genx7 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:55 am
The market for recycled commodities like aluminum and other metals remain strong despite economic changes in the recycling industry.

A.commodities like aluminum and other metals remain
B.commodities like those of aluminum and other metals are remaining
C.commodities such as aluminum and other metals remains
D.commodities, such as aluminum and other metals, remain
E.commodities, like the commodities of aluminum and other metals, remains
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by uwhusky » Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:59 am
Hey abhi,

What is the confusion that you have? I think it's best if you post the confusion first before I respond.
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by abhi.genx7 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:00 pm
Is using Like better or using such as better in this case and also the last word , should it be singular or plural ( Remain or Remains )
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by uwhusky » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:05 pm
Such as vs like: https://gmat-grammar.blocked/search ... 0Such%20As

Subject is commodities, so it has to be plural. What is your confusion on why singular is attractive?
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by jaygirl001 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:06 pm
"C"

The subject is "market" (group noun) which is singular, so automatically you should know there is a verb/subject disagreement. That eliminates A, B, and D.

C looks right, and once you check E you notice there is an idiom error (wrong use of "like")



Am I right? This is my first time discussing a question :D
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by abhi.genx7 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:07 pm
Many thanks. I don't know what i was thinking .
The Ans must be D right ?
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by uwhusky » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:09 pm
Shoot I am so wrong on this one. jaygirl is right, the subject is market...

Nevermind, I better log off =).
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by abhi.genx7 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:10 pm
Confusion again , Yea a Valid doubt . What is the subject
Market or commodities ??
And why ?
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by abhi.genx7 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:12 pm
Thanks a lot jay :)
I thought in the right way the first time :)
So what should be the Ans ??
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by jaygirl001 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:12 pm
uwhusky: why is the subject commodities?

To me it appears tha the subject is market.....as in the market is the one that has remained stable/fluctuated...whatever the case may be.

Can you please clarify, thaks!
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by abhi.genx7 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:13 pm
Thanks jaygirl :)
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by jaygirl001 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:19 pm
"C" =)
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by psychomath » Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:42 pm
I think it should be E....What is the OA?
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by shovan85 » Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:55 pm
IMO C.

E is redundant with Commodities and "Such as" is used properly while specifying the examples of market
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