Tricky SC. Need Help.

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Tricky SC. Need Help.

by aman88 » Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:38 am
Although the tarantula rarely bites and is much less venomous than either the black widow or the brown recluse, its fangs are of such size and power that they can be a cause of mechanical damage.

A. its fangs are of such size and power that they can be a cause of mechanical damage
B. its fangs are so large and powerful as to cause mechanical damage
C. such are the size and power of its fangs that they can be a cause of mechanical damage
D. their fangs are large and powerful enough to cause of mechanical damage
E. such are the size and power of its fangs that it can cause mechanical damage

I eliminated all but A and B and chose A over B. The correct answer is B.

IMO the answer choices A and B are very subtle. Please let me know the difference between A and B.

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by mikalyllau » Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:05 pm
I'd say both A and B are grammatically correct, but B is apparently less wordy.

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by Bunmiafolabi » Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:25 am
I agree - the difference is that A is wordy and awkward. GMAT typically prefers fewer words where reasonable

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