Strange libraries

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Strange libraries

by Katrusya » Sat May 30, 2009 12:06 pm
The libraries with the Corinthian columns that contain almost a million volumes opened last evening.
a.
b. with the Corinthian columns that contained almost a million volumes
c. with the Corinthian columns that contains almost a million volumes
d. with the Corinthian columns and which contain almost a million volumes
e. wich contain almost a million volums with the Corinthian columns

OA is D
Can't understand WHY?
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Re: Strange libraries

by rahulg83 » Sat May 30, 2009 12:14 pm
Katrusya wrote:The libraries with the Corinthian columns that contain almost a million volumes opened last evening.
a.
b. with the Corinthian columns that contained almost a million volumes
c. with the Corinthian columns that contains almost a million volumes
d. with the Corinthian columns and which contain almost a million volumes
e. wich contain almost a million volums with the Corinthian columns

OA is D
Can't understand WHY?
The libraries contain a million volumes and not the Corinthian columns, So A, B, C are out. E is out because it seemed as if that the volumes contain columns. Best option D

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by Katrusya » Sat May 30, 2009 12:38 pm
Thanks you are right

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