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Test of multiple Concept: When in 1889 Andrew

by Target2009 » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:35 am
When in 1889 Andrew Carnegie published his essay "Wealth" in the June and December issues of the North American Review, his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but there was much criticism from theological circles too.

A. his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but there was much criticism from theological circles too
B. his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but greatly criticized by theological circles too
C. his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal was applauded by the public, but much criticized by theological circles too
D. although there being much criticism from theological circles, his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were also applauded by the public
E. although his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but they were much criticized from theological circles too

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Note : Finding answer might be easy, but try to explain reasons for option elimination. Also Post time taken. OA B.
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by clock60 » Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:02 am
i vote for B
C) is clearly wrong because of-was applauded
D)not sure in my concept:
when in 1889 Andrew.......review,-subordinate clause.that must be touched to the main clause, but although... creates another subordinate clause.imo it is wrong, or at least clumsy
also being can be omitted,
also -is always wrong, and changes the meaning
E) the same problem as in D with independent,independent clause
i don`t like
criticized from , criticized by sounds better
A)don`t like it, not gmat style but i don`t see obvious grammer mistakes
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by aspirant2011 » Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:03 am
When in 1889 Andrew Carnegie published his essay "Wealth" in the June and December issues of the North American Review, his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but there was much criticism from theological circles too.

A. his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but there was much criticism from theological circles too -----> "was much criticism" is wordy
B. his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but greatly criticized by theological circles too
C. his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal was applauded by the public, but much criticized by theological circles too -----> was is singular but ideas are plural
D. although there being much criticism from theological circles, his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were also applauded by the public -----> usage of although is not needed as
E. although his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but they were much criticized from theological circles too ----> no use of using both transition words "although and but" in the same sentence.

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by Tani » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:52 pm
I prefer B. That version makes "were applauded by" and "greatly criticized by" parallel. But I hate the "too" at the end. It is superfluous.
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by Target2009 » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:59 am
OA - Updated.. But still looking for more reasons to cross off other options.
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by mundasingh123 » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:20 am
D. although there being much criticism from theological circles, his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were also applauded by the public ----->
What follows Although is supposed to be a subordinate clause with a subject and a verb ,There doesn't seems to be a verb there.
Also seems redundant here cos it is used to presnt an additional idea and not ideas in contrast

E. although his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public, but they were much criticized from theological circles too ---->
This sentence lacks a main clause which is replaced here by but they were much criticized from theological circles too
Also too seems redundant here cos it is used to presnt an additional idea and not ideas in contrast
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by force5 » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:43 am
I don't have any doubts about the answer B. But i want to know too what't technically wrong in E.

the opening sentence is a clause. and sentence after although is also a clause. can they be connected like this??? Or there is some other error?

@ aspirant2011- as per you although ...but is incorrect. (i have never used this combination ever while speaking and it sounds incorrect) but i just want to know if its a rule?

DO you think its a run on?
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by Target2009 » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:57 am
Great.. Now we making full out of this question. As i already mentioned that finding answer might not be that difficult for this question. So let debate on reason for crossing off all wrong answer choice.
Just for FYI.. We have 4 different Concept used in this question & answer choice.
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by rohu27 » Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:22 pm
for option E, although introduces a contrast, but does the same.
can we use both in a sentence?
see the below sentence frm MGMAT which according to the book is wrong:
ALthough I need to relax,YET i have so many things to do.
book says yet is not necessary here. IMO same case here.
but in the example sentence both are independent clauses, unlike the question here.
So im not completely sure if although and but are redundant (though they sound tht way)

anyone can throw more details?
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by Tani » Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:48 pm
By using "although" and "but" the sentence sets up two dependent clauses and leaves us without an independent clause. Try a simpler construction:

"Although it is supposed to rain tomorrow, nevertheless we plan to go on a picnic." incorrect

"Although it is supposed to rain tomorrow, we plan to go on a picnic." correct

"It is supposed to rain tomorrow, nevertheless we plan to go on a picnic." correct
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by aspirant2011 » Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:08 am
yes "although" and "but" when used in the same sentence are wrong as they both are used for introducing a contrast, for example in this sentence if you see

"although his ideas about philanthropic giving for the common weal were applauded by the public"-----------> this sentence is not complete and we need something to add to this sentence in order to make it complete but my next part of the sentence is starting with "but they were much criticized from theological circles too"---------> this part is not helping to complete the previous part only because of the use of another transition word "but"..............
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