Numerous constraints

Expert replies

soumyopriyosaha: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 126; Joined: Sat Sep 27, 2008 1:53 am; Location: Bangalore, India; Thanked: 1 times

by soumyopriyosaha » Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:55 am

The numerous constraints placed on the members of the First Family has made it difficult for them to engage in normal social activities such as going to the movies.

(A) has made it difficult for them to engage in normal social activities such as going to the movies.
(B) have made it difficult engaging in normal social activities such as going to the movies.
(C) has made the engagement in normal social activities such as going to the movies difficult.
(D) have made it difficult to engage in normal social activities such as going to the movies.
(E) has made their engagement in normal social activities such as going to the movies difficult.

Like this post

Source: Beat The GMAT — Sentence Correction | Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:55 am

mmon: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 105; Joined: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:07 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 3 times

by mmon » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:33 am

IMO D . numerous constraints ..plural

Like this post

fibbonnaci: MBA Student; Posts: 403; Joined: Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:32 pmFollowed by: 22 members; Thanked: 98 times

by fibbonnaci » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:11 pm

error- subject verb agreement error.

Numerous constraints- Plural
Has- singular.

Here is a simple tip to help you find the subject of the verb (incase that is your confusion)

To find the subject of the sentence, ask the question ' WHO/ WHAT' to the verb.
in our sentence when we pose this question to the verb- we get the answer as Numerous constraints.

This helps us decide that there is a subject verb mismatch.

Straightaway A, C, E eliminated!

now in B:
have made it difficult engaging in normal social activities such as going to the movies. [ engaging is wrong in this case. we need an infinitive- to engage]

Hence D is the correct answer among the options thrown at us!

Hope this helps!

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