When the prime lending rates went up 1987, economists determined they would cause interest rates to rise and then decline over the ensuing five-year period.
A)
B) they would mean that interest rates would rise and then decline
C) that they would cause interest rates to rise and then decline
D) that the increase would cause interest rates to rise and then decline
E) that the increase would cause interest rates' rising and subsequent declining
Source: 1000 SC series (923)
OA: D
According to my understanding:
A, B, & C can be eliminated because the antecedent for 'they' is not clear.
D sounds great, but what is the problem with E? Is it because of the idiom: X causes Y to occur?
Please clarify...
A)
B) they would mean that interest rates would rise and then decline
C) that they would cause interest rates to rise and then decline
D) that the increase would cause interest rates to rise and then decline
E) that the increase would cause interest rates' rising and subsequent declining
Source: 1000 SC series (923)
OA: D
According to my understanding:
A, B, & C can be eliminated because the antecedent for 'they' is not clear.
D sounds great, but what is the problem with E? Is it because of the idiom: X causes Y to occur?
Please clarify...
