joealam1 wrote:Because the collagen fibers in skin line up in the direction of tension, surgical cuts made along these so-called Langer's lines sever fewer fibers and is less likely to
leave an unsightly scar.

(A) Because the collagen fibers in skin line up in the direction of tension, surgical cuts made along these so-called Langer's lines sever fewer
(B) Because the collagen fibers in skin line up in the direction of tension, a surgical cut having been made along these so-called Langer's lines severs less
(C) Because the collagen fibers in skin line up in the direction of tension, a surgical cut made along these so-called Langer's lines severs fewer
(D) With the collagen fibers in skin lining up in the direction of tension, surgical cuts made along these so-called Langer's lines sever less
(E) With the collagen fibers in skin lining up in the direction of tension, a surgical cut made along these so-called Langer's lines sever fewer

In A and D, cuts (plural) does not agree with is (singular).
Eliminate A and D.

B: cuts having been made
NOUN + having + VERBed is ALWAYS WRONG.
Eliminate B.

In E, cut (singular) does not agree with sever (plural).
Eliminate E.

The correct answer is C.

Another error in B and D: less fibers
Generally, a noun that takes a PLURAL VERB is modified not by less but by FEWER.
Correct: Fibers ARE severed during the procedure.
Since fibers takes a plural verb, the correct modifier for fibers is not less but fewer:
A surgical cut severs FEWER fibers.
Eliminate B and D.

Needgmat wrote:Hi GMATGururNY ,

Can you please explain that why BECAUSE why not WITH?

Many thanks in advance.

Kavin

joealam1 wrote:Regarding the NOUN + having + VERBed is ALWAYS WRONG.

Do you have more examples about it? would it be possible to elaborate a bit about it?? i don't remember seeing this rule in the Manhattan SC guide.

Thanks.