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by jamesk486 » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:18 pm
A new formula is being considered by Congress for the financing of federal assistance to mass transit, which, if they approve, could sharply decrease state subsidies.

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B. Congress is considering a new formula for the financing of federal ssistance to mass transit, which, if they approve
C. Congress is considering a new formula for the financing of federal assistance to mass transit, a formula, that, if there is approval
D. Congress is considering a new formula for the financing of federal assistance to mass transit, a formula that, if approved
E. A new formula being considered by Congress for the financing of fderal assistance to mass transit, if it is approved

OA is D
What is wrong with B? doesnt "which" modify "financing of federal..."?
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by sibbineni » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:22 pm
B. Congress is considering a new formula for the financing of federal ssistance to mass transit, which, if they approve
there is no referent for the pronoun they.


IMO (D)
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by ricky » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:24 pm
B is wrong because 'Which..' refers to mass transit here and not to the formula being considered.Its unparallel

D is bit unconventional but it makes things more clear as compared to other options.
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