112. 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
(B) 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
Answer A
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D changes the meaning. This statement actually means that There is some guy (Mr.X) who is hopeful to set this record. But the sentence actually means that 'A' strong cyclist can.... Statement A is a generalization whereas D and E changes the meaning by intending that there is this guy who can do this..phelps wrote:@vemuri
Can you expalin how D changes the meaning
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I was strongly debating between A, D, E. I was aware that D, E changed the meaning of the sentence, but would A be "more" incorrect? What does "it" refer to in "it is hoped?"
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Doesn't ''this'' refer to providing power? Could somebody explain?Vemuri wrote:IMO A
C. "this" does not refer anything. Ambigous & awkward construction.
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