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by sandipgumtya » Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:52 am

Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement as for their being practical work clothes.

A. Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement as for their being practical work clothes.
B. Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement but for their being practical work clothes.
C. Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement but for being practical work clothes
D. Denim jeans were originally worn not as a fashion statement as for them being practical work clothes.
E. Denim jeans were originally worn not as a fashion statement but as for them being practical work clothes.

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by theCEO » Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:35 am

sandipgumtya wrote:Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement as for their being practical work clothes.

A. Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement as for their being practical work clothes.
B. Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement but for their being practical work clothes.
C. Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement but for being practical work clothes
D. Denim jeans were originally worn not as a fashion statement as for them being practical work clothes.
E. Denim jeans were originally worn not as a fashion statement but as for them being practical work clothes.

Experts I need detailed Explanation.
OA-A

The correct format is: not so much as ...... as. Therfore we can eliminate B,C,E.

We are left with:
A. Denim jeans were originally worn not so much as a fashion statement as for their being practical work clothes
D. Denim jeans were originally worn not as a fashion statement as for them being practical work clothes

With D it is saying that not one person originally wore jeans as a fashion statement. This is a very bold statement and is incoorect.

With A it is saying people wore jeans more as a works clothes than fashion statement. This is more believable.

Ans = A

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