This question is from OG13,
36. Along with the drop in producer prices announced
yesterday, the strong retailsalesfigures released
today seem like it is indicative that the economy,
although growing slowly, is not nearing a recession.
(A) like it is indicative that
(B) as if to indicate
(C) to indicate that
(D) indicative of
(E) like an indication of
Obviously, the answer is C, but the OG explains: "it"is used incorrectly because it should agree with sales figures.
My question: it is ...that is an emphasizer, I think it refers to nothing.
Please explain that to me ~ Thanks in advance~
36. Along with the drop in producer prices announced
yesterday, the strong retailsalesfigures released
today seem like it is indicative that the economy,
although growing slowly, is not nearing a recession.
(A) like it is indicative that
(B) as if to indicate
(C) to indicate that
(D) indicative of
(E) like an indication of
Obviously, the answer is C, but the OG explains: "it"is used incorrectly because it should agree with sales figures.
My question: it is ...that is an emphasizer, I think it refers to nothing.
Please explain that to me ~ Thanks in advance~
