subgroup modifier

Expert replies

paes: Legendary Member; Posts: 995; Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:56 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 31 times

by paes » Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:27 am

Mgmat (Page-236) is giving following examples to modify a subgroup :

(i) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some of which were only recently discovered.

(ii) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some of them only recently discovered.

(iii) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some only recently discovered.

Can somebody explain me why 'were' is used for (i) not for (ii)/(iii)

Like this post

Source: Beat The GMAT — Sentence Correction | Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:27 am

paes: Legendary Member; Posts: 995; Joined: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:56 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 31 times

by paes » Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:27 pm

can somebody plz explain the above usages ?

Like this post

lilisanei: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 35; Joined: Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:12 pm

by lilisanei » Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:53 pm

paes wrote:Mgmat (Page-236) is giving following examples to modify a subgroup :

(i) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some of which were only recently discovered.

(ii) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some of them only recently discovered.

(iii) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some only recently discovered.

Can somebody explain me why 'were' is used for (i) not for (ii)/(iii)

I am looking for the answer too. Can some one explain please.

Like this post

Jim@Grockit: GMAT Instructor; Posts: 641; Joined: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:07 pmFollowed by: 45 members; Location: Madison, WI; Thanked: 162 times; GMAT Score:760

by Jim@Grockit » Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:38 am

paes wrote:Mgmat (Page-236) is giving following examples to modify a subgroup :

(i) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some of which were only recently discovered.

(ii) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some of them only recently discovered.

(iii) This model explains all known subatomic particles, some only recently discovered.

Can somebody explain me why 'were' is used for (i) not for (ii)/(iii)

"Which" is a relative pronoun, which generates a relative clause with its own verb (like in this very sentence). The others do not have a relative pronoun.

Like this post

niksworth: Legendary Member; Posts: 520; Joined: Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:44 amFollowed by: 6 members; Thanked: 70 times

by niksworth » Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:37 am

I think if we use were in ii and iii, we would have run on sentences, as the part after the comma would become independent clauses.

scio me nihil scire

Like this post

Post new topic Locked

• Page 1 of 1

GMAT Course Reviews

560 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (560 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review