Comparison#15

[gmat_perfect]

Unlike the other major planets, Pluto has a highly eccentric orbit, which is thus closer to the Sun than Neptune is for 20 years out of every 230-year cycle, even though it is commonly described as the remotest planet in the solar system.

(A) Pluto has a highly eccentric orbit, which is thus closer to the Sun than Neptune is
(B) Pluto has a highly eccentric orbit and is thus closer to the Sun than Neptune is
(C) Pluto's orbit is highly eccentric and is thus closer to the Sun than Neptune
(D) the orbit of Pluto is highly eccentric and thus closer to the Sun than Neptune
(E) the orbit of Pluto is highly eccentric, thus closer to the Sun than Neptune is

[pradeepkaushal9518]

imo D

[niksworth]

B?

Only A and B make the correct comparison between other planets and Pluto.

A - which is incorrectly modifying orbit.

[reply2spg]

Yeah only B makes sense

[pradeepkaushal9518]

is D too wordy?

[niksworth]

is D too wordy?

D incorrectly compares other major planets with the orbit of Pluto.

- Unlike the other major planets, the orbit of Pluto is....