Not one of the potential investors is expected to make an offer to buy First Interstate Bank until a merger agreement is signed that includes a provision for penalties if the deal were not to be concluded.
A. is expected to make an offer to buy First Interstate Bank until a merger agreement is signed that includes a provision for penalties if the deal were
B. is expected to make an offer for buying First Interstate Bank until they sign a merger agreement including a provision for penalties if the deal was
C. is expected to make an offer to buy First Interstate Bank until a merger agreement be signed by them with a provision for penalties if the deal were
D. are expected to make an offer for buying First Interstate Bank until it signs a merger agreement with a provision for penalties included if the deal was
E. are expected to be making an offer to buy First Interstate Bank until they sign a merger agreement including a provision for penalties if the deal were
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D and E can immediately be eliminated because the object is "one", therefore the verb must be singular.
C can be eliminated next because of "a merger agreement be signed".
That leaves A and B. B is wrong because of "until they sign". "They" is an incorrect pronoun reference.
I choose A.
C can be eliminated next because of "a merger agreement be signed".
That leaves A and B. B is wrong because of "until they sign". "They" is an incorrect pronoun reference.
I choose A.
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Hi abhasjha,
Pate13's explanation is correct; I'm going to add some additional explanation.
1) Verbs: The beginnings of the answers offer an obvious "split" - "is" vs. "are." The subject of the sentence is "ONE", so we're dealing with a singular noun. Eliminate D and E.
2) Pronouns: Since we're dealing with a singular noun, any option that includes a plural pronoun (in reference to that singular noun) is incorrect. Eliminate B ("they") and C ("them").
Final Answer: A
Pate13's explanation is correct; I'm going to add some additional explanation.
1) Verbs: The beginnings of the answers offer an obvious "split" - "is" vs. "are." The subject of the sentence is "ONE", so we're dealing with a singular noun. Eliminate D and E.
2) Pronouns: Since we're dealing with a singular noun, any option that includes a plural pronoun (in reference to that singular noun) is incorrect. Eliminate B ("they") and C ("them").
Final Answer: A
