SC 1000 Q#83

[rahulakacyrus]

Although it claims to delve into political issues, television can be superficial such as when each of the three major networks broadcast exactly the same statement from a political candidate.


(A) superficial such as when each of the three major networks
(B) superficial, as can sometimes occur if all of the three major networks
(C) superficial if the three major networks all
(D) superficial whenever each of the three major networks
(E) superficial, as when the three major networks each

Can someone explain why the answer is E?

[iamcste]

Although it claims to delve into political issues, television can be superficial such as when each of the three major networks broadcast exactly the same statement from a political candidate.


(A) superficial such as when each of the three major networks
(B) superficial, as can sometimes occur if all of the three major networks
(C) superficial if the three major networks all
(D) superficial whenever each of the three major networks
(E) superficial, as when the three major networks each

Can someone explain why the answer is E?

Kindly use the search function. I bet its discussed "n" of times.

[crazy4gmat]

I have a doubt here..since 'each' is used in Option E shouldnt 'broadcasts' should be used instead of 'broadcast' for E to be correct?

[4meonly]

https://www.beatthegmat.com/although-it- ... 10210.html

They each ARE great tennis players.

The subject is three major networks , verb - broadcast

[iamcste]

I have a doubt here..since 'each' is used in Option E shouldnt 'broadcasts' should be used instead of 'broadcast' for E to be correct?

When "Each" follows "Plural subject", verb must be plural

If the sentence begins with "Each", verb must be singular

[hitmewithgmat]

I do not like this question. It confuses me. When you use "if" towards the end of the sentence, you are not suppsed to use comma after first clause to the best of my knowledge. Please correct me whether I am wrong.

Why answer is E.....

the subject of the sentence is "three major networks" and "broadcast" corresponds.

For your reference,
Manhattangmat SC book Chapter 2 (p.31)

"each" requires a singular verb form.
ex) Each of these shirts IS pretty. (subject is "each")
ex) Each dog and cat HAS paws. (subject is "each")

Why?
becuase the subject is preceded by "each", it is considered singular and therefore requires a singular verb form.

NOTE: however, when "each" and "every" follows a subject, it has no bearing on the verb form.

Ex) They each ARE great tennis players.

Here, the plural subject "they" require the plural verb form "are"



p.s: this qestion is ugly.

[crazy4gmat]

thanks guys! got it.

[rahulakacyrus]

Thanks a lot guys....I got it too...

I dint knew this one..

Subject+each (verb takes the form of the subject)
Each+subject (verb takes the sing form only)