Which one is the correct ussage of Idiom ?

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Which one is the correct ussage of Idiom ?

by galaxian » Sun Jun 05, 2011 5:53 am
1.The market has confidence that the firm will add back leverage to increase profits.
2.The market has confidence in the firm's ability to add back leverage to increase profits.
3.The market has confidence in the firm to add back leverage to increase profits.

and

1.What these scores tell us is that rigor is lacking in some schools.
2.What these scores tell us is that some schools lack of rigor.
3.What these scores tell us is that there's a lack of rigor in some schools.

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by HSPA » Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:05 am
galaxian wrote:1.The market has confidence that the firm will add back leverage to increase profits.
2.The market has confidence in the firm's ability to add back leverage to increase profits.
3.The market has confidence in the firm to add back leverage to increase profits.


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by sameerballani » Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:23 am
galaxian wrote:1.The market has confidence that the firm will add back leverage to increase profits.
2.The market has confidence in the firm's ability to add back leverage to increase profits.
3.The market has confidence in the firm to add back leverage to increase profits.

I feel 2nd is correct over 3rd. market can have confidence on the ability of a firm, but not on th firm
Not sure about 1st.

and

1.What these scores tell us is that rigor is lacking in some schools.
2.What these scores tell us is that some schools lack of rigor.
3.What these scores tell us is that there's a lack of rigor in some schools.

I am not sure but i feel may be all three are correct because all are preceded by THAT. however lack of in 2nd option seems awkward.

May be we need expert comments

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by galaxian » Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:16 am
OA

1. 2
2. 1

Though am clueless regarding the explanation :shock:

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by Frankenstein » Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:31 am
galaxian wrote:OA

1. 2
2. 2

Though am clueless regarding the explanation :shock:

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Hi,
OA for Q2 is 1 . Kindly, check your source.
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by sameerballani » Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:35 am
1.What these scores tell us is that rigor is lacking in some schools.
2.What these scores tell us is that some schools lack of rigor.
3.What these scores tell us is that there's a lack of rigor in some schools.

1 is wrong because of tense
and 3 is wordy and awkward
so 2 is the answer.

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by Frankenstein » Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:51 am
sameerballani wrote:1.What these scores tell us is that rigor is lacking in some schools.
2.What these scores tell us is that some schools lack of rigor.
3.What these scores tell us is that there's a lack of rigor in some schools.

1 is wrong because of tense
and 3 is wordy and awkward
so 2 is the answer.
Hi,
schools lack of vigor?
I am sure '2' is wrong.
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by galaxian » Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:25 am
My bad.OA for 2nd one is 1 only.

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