The Spy Novel

[komal]

Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

A. Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

B. The spy novel, regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. to be a constant threat.

C. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, in the 1960s the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

D. Reaching the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, the spy novel was regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.

E. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, sales of the spy novel reached their zenith in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.

OA : E

[capri85]

Is the answer B ? whats the source.

[VikingWarrior]

my answer is E
The subject here is actually "the sales of the novel reaching the zenith" which was regarded by the analysts to be due to.....

B is incorrect because it implies that the novel was the result of the tensions... this changes the meaning of the sentence

Let me guess, the source if this question is Max GMAT

[mmon]

IMO E, correctly modifies "the sales of the novel"

[chaya009]

is the usage of their zenith correct in the E.

[bolandnm]

Yes, "zenith" is used correctly in E. This is the answer as it maintains the sales as its central subject.

[chaya009]

thanks, makes sense now.

[joshi.v123]

My pick is E.
whats the OA?

[A.Kiran]

Should be E.

Regarded ...as -- right idiom
Regarded...to be ? not right ..


am right ?

[arora007]

Regarded ...as -- right idiom
Regarded...to be ? not right ..


am right ?

Your question of idiom... "Regarded...to be" is a good question.

I can see atleast one source which say that "Regarded ...to be" is incorrect.
https://www.urch.com/forums/gmat-sentenc ... ed-be.html

however I am not sure as I can see one more source say that "Regarded...to be" is correct
https://www.beatthegmat.com/brutal-sc-49-t5431.html

Request some expert help!!

[pesfunk]

Fantastic question. E clearly modifies the sales of the novel in correct sense whereas others don't.

E wins !!

Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

A. Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

B. The spy novel, regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. to be a constant threat.

C. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, in the 1960s the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

D. Reaching the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, the spy novel was regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.

E. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, sales of the spy novel reached their zenith in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.

OA : E