Minnesota is the only one

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Minnesota is the only one

by figs » Sun May 03, 2009 5:12 am
Minnesota is the only one of the contiguous forty-eight states that still has a sizable wolf population and where this predator remains the archenemy of cattle and sheep.

A. that still has a sizable wolf population, and where
B. that still has a sizable wolf population, where
C. that still has a sizable population of wolves, and where
D. where the population of wolves is still sizable;
E. where there is still a sizable population of wolves and where
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Re: Minnesota is the only one

by Vemuri » Sun May 03, 2009 5:45 am
IMO A.

The usage of relative pronoun "that" in this case is correct. The sentence also needs a conjunction "and" to combine the main clause & the subordinate clause.

B - has a run on error. A conjunction is required.
C - wordy
D - The introduction of ; (semicolon) is incorrect as the sentence that follows is a phrase & not an independent clause to stand on its own.
E - repetitive usage of "where" & also wordy.

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by figs » Sun May 03, 2009 7:56 am
OA:E

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by Vemuri » Sun May 03, 2009 5:59 pm
figs wrote:OA:E
Do you have the OA explanation? E seemed correct to me, but the repetitive usage of the word "where" made me think otherwise. I remember reading somewhere that "where" should be used to reference places & it makes perfect sense here. I basically want to understand what is wrong with A. Thank you.

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by cramya » Sun May 03, 2009 6:38 pm
E

for PARALLELISM

When referring to places use "where"

where there .... and(parallel marker) where this.....

Moreover when stating facts, habits or generalization simple present is preferred.

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