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GPREP question.

by aj5105 » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:45 am

The Achaemenid empire of Persia reached the Indus Valley in the fifth century B.C., bringing the Aramaic script with it, from which was derived both northern and southern Indian alphabets.

A the Aramaic script with it, from which was derived both northern and

B the Aramaic script with it, and from which deriving both the northern and the

C with it the Aramaic script, from which derive both the northern and the

D with it the Aramaic script, from which derives both northern and

E with it the Aramaic script, and deriving from it both the northern and

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Re: GPREP question.

by iamcste » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:57 am

aj5105 wrote:The Achaemenid empire of Persia reached the Indus Valley in the fifth century B.C., bringing the Aramaic script with it, from which was derived both northern and southern Indian alphabets.

A the Aramaic script with it, from which was derived both northern and

B the Aramaic script with it, and from which deriving both the northern and the

C with it the Aramaic script, from which derive both the northern and the

D with it the Aramaic script, from which derives both northern and

E with it the Aramaic script, and deriving from it both the northern and

IMO E but not sure...

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by amitabhprasad » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:45 am

Between 'C' and 'D'
I will go for 'C',whats OA

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Re: GPREP question.

by logitech » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:55 am

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A the Aramaic script with it, from which was derived both northern and

It has two reference it needs to be replace before Aramaic Script

B the Aramaic script with it, and from which deriving both the northern and the

It has two reference it needs to be replace before Aramaic Script

C with it the Aramaic script, from which derive both the northern and the

we need passive voice here

D with it the Aramaic script, from which derives both northern and

wrong verb

E with it the Aramaic script, and deriving from it both the northern and[/quote]

Parallel, correct usage of IT even tough both IT refer to different nouns.

IMO, E - even tough I have that feeling in my stomach

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by parallel_chase » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:24 am

IMO C.

Independent clause : The Achaemenid empire of Persia reached the Indus Valley in the fifth century B.C.

1st subordinating clause: bringing the Aramaic script with it
2nd subordinating clause: from which was derived both northern and southern Indian alphabets.

Option A from which was derived awkward and wordy eliminate

Option B and E wrongly joins two subordinate clauses with cordinating conjunction "and".

RULE : comma + cordinating conjunction is used to join two independent clauses.

Option D wrongly uses derives (singular) to refer to alphabets (plural)

Option C correctly refers derive to alphabets

also correct construction is both the x & the y or both x & y

Whats the OA?

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by logitech » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:31 am

dbernst wrote:As Stacey is locked securely in my basement for the evening, it looks like you are stuck with me. First, a reprint of the question:

The Achaemenid empire of Persia reached the Indus valley in the fifth century B.C, bringing the Aramaic script with it, from which was derived both northern and southern Indian alphabets.

A) same as above

B) the Aramaic script with it, and from which deriving both the northern and the

C) with it the Aramaic script, from which derive both the northern and the

D) with it the Aramaic script, from which derives both northern and

E) with it the Aramaic script, and deriving from it both the northern and the

My explanation:

A) "from which" seems to incorrectly refer to the empire (referenced by the pronoun "it") rather than to the script. Also, the singular verb "was derived" does not agree in number with the plural subject "northern and southern Indian alphabets". Finally, the subject "northern and southern Indian alphabets" is unclear: are there several alphabets, or only one of each?

B) "and" creates a lack of connection between the two parts of the sentence. Additionally, "deriving" is an incorrect verb tense.

C) CORRECT. "From which" correctly refers to the script. Additionally, "derive," a plural verb, correctly agrees with the plural subject "the Northern and the Southern Indian alphabets."

D) "derives," a singular verb, does not agree with the plural subject "Northern and Southern Indian alphabets."

E) The second pronoun "it" is ambiguous: does it refer to the "empire" or to the "script"? Additionally, the original intent of the sentence is significantly changed in meaning.

Hope that helps!

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by aj5105 » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:23 pm

yup OA - C.

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by cramya » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:45 pm

Dude Parallel Chase,
Nice explanation. U need to check if ur verbal was 81/60

and not the other way round

Good luck with this VERBAL CHASE......

Regards,
Cramya

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by parallel_chase » Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:25 pm

cramya wrote:Dude Parallel Chase,
Nice explanation. U need to check if ur verbal was 81/60 and not the other way round

Good luck with this VERBAL CHASE......

Regards,
Cramya

Thanks dude.

Nope my verbal score is still 18, but soon to be 50.

Good Luck to you as well

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by Jatinder » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:00 pm

parallel_chase wrote:IMO C.

Independent clause : The Achaemenid empire of Persia reached the Indus Valley in the fifth century B.C.

1st subordinating clause: bringing the Aramaic script with it2nd subordinating clause: from which was derived both northern and southern Indian alphabets.

Option A from which was derived awkward and wordy eliminate

Option B and E wrongly joins two subordinate clauses with cordinating conjunction "and".

RULE : comma + cordinating conjunction is used to join two independent clauses.

Option D wrongly uses derives (singular) to refer to alphabets (plural)

Option C correctly refers derive to alphabets

also correct construction is both the x & the y or both x & y

Whats the OA?

is 1st the cluase?
What is the subject and what is the verb?
bringing is ofcourse the participle......

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by parallel_chase » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:11 am

Jatinder wrote: is 1st the cluase?
What is the subject and what is the verb?
bringing is ofcourse the participle......

Hey nice spot.

Yeah it is not a clause, it is a gerund phrase, and bringing is indeed a participle.

I have started learning about clauses recently. Nice to have you here man to keep me in check.

Thanks a lot.

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by Carloblacksun » Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:25 am

hallo my friend

A little help from an Italian friend who is expert in LATIN...

The subject of the subordinate is "Northern and Southern Alphabets" which means that is PLURAL.

N and S Alphabet DERIVE from the Aramaic, because Aramaic is ANTECEDENT.

TO DERIVE is an INTRANSITIVE VERB, which means, cannot be turn in passive form...

QUESTION FOR EVERYBODY:

C with it the Aramaic script, from which derive both the northern and the

is clearly correct, but would have been correct even an alternative like:

C the Aramaic script with it, from which derive both the northern and the

I mean, is it a reason to eliminate A&B the fact that WITH IT is postponed???