(c) is wrong because its meaning is completely different from that of the original sentence.
the original sentence declares, unequivocally, that the novel does not read like an apprentice work. there is no uncertainly or hypothetical quality about this statement.
choice (c), by contrast, uses the word "seems", implying that this is only a veneer - a trick of external appearances. (in other words, the book doesn't seem to read like an apprentice work ... but maybe it still does.)
if you overlooked this difference, it's because we often use words like "seems" in spoken language in order to soften messages. (think about the way in which you'd say to a friend, "it seems as though you've gained some weight".)
just keep in mind that written language is not spoken language. the conventions of the two are completely different: written language should be without the pleasantries, softeners, and euphemisms that serve as "social lubricant" in spoken language. in written language, you must read very literally: the sentence means exactly what it says, and every word counts toward that meaning.
the original sentence declares, unequivocally, that the novel does not read like an apprentice work. there is no uncertainly or hypothetical quality about this statement.
choice (c), by contrast, uses the word "seems", implying that this is only a veneer - a trick of external appearances. (in other words, the book doesn't seem to read like an apprentice work ... but maybe it still does.)
if you overlooked this difference, it's because we often use words like "seems" in spoken language in order to soften messages. (think about the way in which you'd say to a friend, "it seems as though you've gained some weight".)
just keep in mind that written language is not spoken language. the conventions of the two are completely different: written language should be without the pleasantries, softeners, and euphemisms that serve as "social lubricant" in spoken language. in written language, you must read very literally: the sentence means exactly what it says, and every word counts toward that meaning.
Ron has been teaching various standardized tests for 20 years.
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Pueden hacerle preguntas a Ron en castellano
Potete chiedere domande a Ron in italiano
On peut poser des questions à Ron en français
Voit esittää kysymyksiä Ron:lle myös suomeksi
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Quand on se sent bien dans un vêtement, tout peut arriver. Un bon vêtement, c'est un passeport pour le bonheur.
Yves Saint-Laurent
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Pueden hacerle preguntas a Ron en castellano
Potete chiedere domande a Ron in italiano
On peut poser des questions à Ron en français
Voit esittää kysymyksiä Ron:lle myös suomeksi
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Quand on se sent bien dans un vêtement, tout peut arriver. Un bon vêtement, c'est un passeport pour le bonheur.
Yves Saint-Laurent
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