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July decrease in unemployment

by crazy4gmat » Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:08 am
According to some economists, the July decrease in unemployment so that it was the lowest in two years suggests that the gradual improvement in the job market is continuing.

(A) so that it was the lowest in two years
(B) so that it was the lowest two-year rate
(C) to what would be the lowest in two years
(D) to a two-year low level
(E) to the lowest level in two years

OA E

Can someone explain this for me
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by nitya34 » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:25 am
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D The meaning of to a two-year low level is unclear, and the phrase is unidiomatic
E CorrectThis sentence uses a clear, simple phrase that conveys an unambiguous meaning.
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by quocbao » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:35 am
I will eliminate A B for "decrease to"

I will also eliminate C between C & E, because C is wordy. So the last is D & E, I think E is more clearer because you get the "lowest" while D only "two-level" lower
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