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Inspiring end of play

by suchoudh » Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:19 pm
The word inspired is used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play; it is precisely the emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descends.


(A) The word inspired is used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play; it is precisely the emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descends

(B) Used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play is the word inspired, which is the precise emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descend

(C) Precisely describing the emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends is the word inspired, often used by numerous critics to describe a great play

(D) The word inspired is often used by numerous critics in their descriptions of a great play and describes the emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends as well.

(E) The word inspired is the precise emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends and is used by numerous critics to describe a great play.


Please explain your answer.

OA: C
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by akahuja143 » Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:19 pm
IMO E

A use of precisely should be precise

I am not sure the reasons for other but E is most concise answer

B and C are passive and i don't like the use of as well in the D

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by fibbonnaci » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:10 pm
(A) The word inspired is used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play; it is precisely the emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descends [what 'it' refers to is not clear. It could refer to play too. Eliminated]

(B) Used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play is the word inspired, which is the precise emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descend [ you need the singular word- descends. Eliminated!]

(C) Precisely describing the emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends is the word inspired, often used by numerous critics to describe a great play[This changes the meaning.the word inspired does not describe the emotions of the audience. It is the audience who describe their emotions using the word inspired. Eliminated!]

(D) The word inspired is often used by numerous critics in their descriptions of a great play and describes the emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends as well.[same mistake as C. The word inspired does not describe the emotion of the audience. Eliminated!]

(E) The word inspired is the precise emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends and is used by numerous critics to describe a great play. [My answer.correctly describes the meaning]

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by harshavardhanc » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:12 pm
akahuja143 wrote:IMO E

A use of precisely should be precise

I am not sure the reasons for other but E is most concise answer

B and C are passive and i don't like the use of as well in the D

(E) The word inspired is the precise emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends and is used by numerous critics to describe a great play.
does the author intend this meaning? Inspired is the emotion? or the word precisely describes the emotion.

Also, do remember that active voice is preferred over passive. But, passive voice is not at all incorrect to use.
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by harshavardhanc » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:21 pm
suchoudh wrote:The word inspired is used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play; it is precisely the emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descends.


(A) The word inspired is used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play; it is precisely the emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descends

(B) Used often by numerous critics in their description of a great play is the word inspired, which is the precise emotion experienced by the audience as the final curtain descend

(C) Precisely describing the emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends is the word inspired, often used by numerous critics to describe a great play

(D) The word inspired is often used by numerous critics in their descriptions of a great play and describes the emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends as well.

(E) The word inspired is the precise emotion of the audience as the final curtain descends and is used by numerous critics to describe a great play.


Please explain your answer. OA to follow in a later post.
IMO C.

The author wants to say that critics often use the word inspired to describe a great play as the word precisely describes the emotion of the audience. The word itself is not the emotion and hence, E changes the meaning.
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by fibbonnaci » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:30 pm
oops. i overlooked that error in E.
The word inspired is the precise emotion...
I agree with Harsha that the word inspired is not the precise emotion but describes the emotion of the audience.

I go with C too.

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by gmatmachoman » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:46 pm
harshavardhanc wrote:[IMO C.

The author wants to say that critics often use the word inspired to describe a great play as the word precisely describes the emotion of the audience. The word itself is not the emotion and hence, E changes the meaning.
I should admit I opted for E.Then realised the mistake! Nice explanation bro!

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by Fiver » Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:29 am
What's wrong with D, except that it combines 'active' and 'passive' constructs using a conjunction?

Options B considers 'often used by critics' a modifier, while the actual sentence gives both parts equal weightage.

What's the OA?

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by Shawshank » Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:25 am
I was confused between A and C

i did not see the obviuos issue with "IT" in A

IMO -- C
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by nervesofsteel » Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:53 am
one more for C..

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by akahuja143 » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:46 am
I too overlooked the change in meaning in E will go with C

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by suchoudh » Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:56 pm
Thanks for the detailed explanation guys, the answer is indeed C.

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by reply2spg » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:14 am
I opted for E....but still didn't get why C is correct?

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