Q from OG 10

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Q from OG 10

by enigma88 » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:33 am
Teratomas are unusual forms of cancer because they are composed of tissues such as tooth and bone not
normally found in the organ in which the tumor appears.
(A) because they are composed of tissues such as tooth and bone
(B) because they are composed of tissues like tooth and bone that are
(C) because they are composed of tissues, like tooth and bone, tissues
(D) in that their composition, tissues such as tooth and bone, is
(E) in that they are composed of tissues such as tooth and bone, tissues

A or E???

Pls explain[/u]
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by maihuna » Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:47 am
A is wrong because it indicates a cause and effect relationship that is not as appropriate as the connection given in the OA. The correct sentence will explain HOW they are unusual forms of cancer, not WHY
enigma88 wrote:Teratomas are unusual forms of cancer because they are composed of tissues such as tooth and bone not
normally found in the organ in which the tumor appears.
(A) because they are composed of tissues such as tooth and bone
(B) because they are composed of tissues like tooth and bone that are
(C) because they are composed of tissues, like tooth and bone, tissues
(D) in that their composition, tissues such as tooth and bone, is
(E) in that they are composed of tissues such as tooth and bone, tissues

A or E???

Pls explain[/u]
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