The American Medical Association has argued that the rapidly

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The American Medical Association has argued that the rapidly rising costs associated with malpractice litigation are driving doctors from the profession and that reform of the tort system is imperative for bringing malpractice insurance premiums under control.

(A) that reform of the tort system is imperative for bringing malpractice insurance premiums
(B) that reform of the tort system is imperative if malpractice insurance premiums are to be brought
(C) that reform of the tort system is imperative to bring malpractice insurance premiums
(D) reform of the tort system is necessary in bringing malpractice insurance premiums
(E) the tort system needs to be reformed so that malpractice insurance premiums are brought

[spoiler]OA: A vs C. Which one is better and why????[/spoiler]
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by HSPA » Sat May 14, 2011 7:12 am
imo C
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by aspirant2011 » Sat May 14, 2011 7:48 am
whats wrong with A???????

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by rohu27 » Sat May 14, 2011 10:32 am
aspirant2011 wrote:whats wrong with A???????
this may answer your query

https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/the ... t4520.html

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by VivianKerr » Sat May 14, 2011 10:45 am
C is best because in this case, the GMAT prefers the infinitive form to the participle form. Usually the phrase "imperative FOR" is followed by a noun.

"It is imperative FOR the success of the company that this merger be successful."

Following "imperative FOR" with a participle verb is awkward.

"It is imperative FOR succeeding..." = Not Good :-(

Generally, unless the participle is introducing a new clause, the GMAT prefers the infinitive.

If for no other reason, notice that "to bring" is slightly shorter (and thus more concise) than "for bringing."
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by NeedThatFire » Sat May 14, 2011 3:14 pm
Why is option E wrong?

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