why is it incorrect ???

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readsid: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 12; Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:17 am

by readsid » Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:13 am

As a result of having nostrils, called nares, conntected to olfactory bulbs that go back to the brain, sharks are capable of smelling even a few molecules of blood in water.

Because they have
is the correct answer for the above question
....??? am i missing out on something .. i keep on getting stuck at these type of ques and waste a lot of time.

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by sars72 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:20 am

if you have two answer choices that are correct, select the one that is more direct and concise.

"Because they have.." is more direct and less wordy and hence the correct answer

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by readsid » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:07 am

@sars: no offence dude but im sure there is more to it ... but thanks anyhow ....

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by sars72 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:26 am

@ readsid, none taken. I don't profess to know it all and was just trying to pitch in with what I am aware of. Maybe you could help us out with more info on the question e.g. source, other answer choices.

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by soumyopriyosaha » Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:49 am

"As a result of" is awkward and generally avoided in gmat. "Because they have" is much more straightforward and concise. Remember the gmat prefers brevity. If you dont find anything wrong with a sentence choose the one which is more concise.

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by readsid » Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:26 am

hi everyone ...
im not sure but i think it has to do something with use of "ing" ..!!! can someone give me a proper usage... or is there any other problem..

sid

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