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The defending attorney weakened the prosecution’s argument

by BTGmoderatorDC » Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:44 pm

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The defending attorney weakened the prosecution's arguments so much that, at the end of the trial, the jury doubted that the victim had even existed.


(A) doubted that the victim had even existed

(B) doubts that the victim has even existed

(C) was in doubt as to the existence of the victim

(D) was doubtful concerning the victim's existence

(E) had doubts about the victim's even existing

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by deloitte247 » Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:29 am

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The responses here are clearly about all the linguistic terms and must be sorted out holistically.

Option A - CORRECT
Since the original statement appears in the past tense format then the corresponding response must take the form. i.e it must be consistent in all ramifications . Note the keywords here "doubted and and had" .

Option B - INCORRECT
The logic behind the statement here is such that it's based on a present continuous tense format which is in contrast with the tone of the original content which suggests that it is in the past tense

Option C - INCORRECT
This is a matter of KISS which means keep it short and simple. it's logically correct but grammatically cumbersome. could have been said in a simpler way.

Option D - INCORRECT
The whole statement has personified the jury as the one being talked about in the writ-up. its wrong and incorrect assertion altogether.

Option E - INCORRECT
Its a reported speech instead
of explaining what exactly transpired within the courtroom its rather being reported about the jury views and decisions.
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