The public library allocated the revenues it received from the recently passed tax initiative to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers.
(A) to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(B) in order to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(C) so as to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(D) so that more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers could be purchased
(E) for the purchase of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
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The proper idiom is--neha.patni wrote:The public library allocated the revenues it received from the recently passed tax initiative to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers.
(A) to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(B) in order to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(C) so as to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(D) so that more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers could be purchased
(E) for the purchase of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
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Allocate XX to YY.
=> Allocate revenues ....... to something.
Only A matches this idiom.
I don't know if there are other thing in this SC. if this idiom is not tested in this SC, all the four options except A seem correct.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allocate
1 : to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute <allocate tasks among human and automated components>
2 : to set apart or earmark : designate <allocate a section of the building for special research purposes>
E for me as well.
1 : to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute <allocate tasks among human and automated components>
2 : to set apart or earmark : designate <allocate a section of the building for special research purposes>
E for me as well.
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OA Aneha.patni wrote:The public library allocated the revenues it received from the recently passed tax initiative to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers.
(A) to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(B) in order to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(C) so as to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(D) so that more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers could be purchased
(E) for the purchase of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
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It is only the idiom problem and allocated to is the correct idiom, but i marked B, but now when i read the question again, i realize it has to be A
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Allocated.... To Idiom
I would go with answer " A " though it sounds awkward It seems correct.
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I would go with answer " A " though it sounds awkward It seems correct.
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i dont see any idiom in A. why is a noun after to? ]neha.patni wrote:OA Aneha.patni wrote:The public library allocated the revenues it received from the recently passed tax initiative to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers.
(A) to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(B) in order to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(C) so as to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(D) so that more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers could be purchased
(E) for the purchase of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
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It is only the idiom problem and allocated to is the correct idiom, but i marked B, but now when i read the question again, i realize it has to be A
E would make more sense however i chose B and why B is incorrect?
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I got it wrong and choose B. However, I agree that answer should be A, because of the correct idiom
neha.patni wrote:The public library allocated the revenues it received from the recently passed tax initiative to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers.
(A) to the purchasing of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(B) in order to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(C) so as to purchase more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
(D) so that more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers could be purchased
(E) for the purchase of more than two thousand books, fifty journal subscriptions, and fifteen computers
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This question tests the usage of the idiom - allocate to
Here is one more way of looking at this:
When we allocate something we always allocate it to something or someone. Till we do not specify who or what the item is allocated to, the sentence seems incomplete.
Now using this logic, choices B, C, and D are eliminated since they do not specify the entity to which or to whom the revenues are allocated. ( Let me know if this helps the people who marked Choice B)
Now we are down to choices A and E. A is the correct choice because of the use of correct idiom - allocate to.
Thanks,
Payal
Here is one more way of looking at this:
When we allocate something we always allocate it to something or someone. Till we do not specify who or what the item is allocated to, the sentence seems incomplete.
Now using this logic, choices B, C, and D are eliminated since they do not specify the entity to which or to whom the revenues are allocated. ( Let me know if this helps the people who marked Choice B)
Now we are down to choices A and E. A is the correct choice because of the use of correct idiom - allocate to.
Thanks,
Payal
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