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by Gurpinder » Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:57 am
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can someone please explain the difference between c/d and why c is better.

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by uwhusky » Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:19 am
This is actually a GMAT-esque question rephrased.

The explanation given in OG 11 is that the phrase must be introduced by preposition, not a participle.

So always choose "after", not "following".
Yep.

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by Gurpinder » Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:21 am
uwhusky wrote:
So always choose "after", not "following".
All the time?
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by uwhusky » Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:34 am
That's what the OG says.
Yep.

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by Gurpinder » Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:35 am
uwhusky wrote:That's what the OG says.
K tHx.
"Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress."
- Alfred A. Montapert, Philosopher.

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