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by chaitanyabhansali » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:47 am
With only 12 percent of the hounds in the annual Seclusive Dog Competition trials, the 200-year old Shipman Kennel won 42 percent of first, second and third place ribbons, stunning dog handlers, judges and observers alike.

A. With
B. As
C. Being
D. Despite having
E. Although accounting for

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by mankey » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:49 am
IMO: D. Since it is stunning later in the sentence, it shows something unexpected happening in the sentence, despite will express this perfectly.

What is the OA?

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by chaitanyabhansali » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:56 am
Thanks for yor reply. OA, a bit later! let me get more replies!
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by saketk » Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:10 am
chaitanyabhansali wrote:With only 12 percent of the hounds in the annual Seclusive Dog Competition trials, the 200-year old Shipman Kennel won 42 percent of first, second and third place ribbons, stunning dog handlers, judges and observers alike.

A. With
B. As
C. Being
D. Despite having
E. Although accounting for

anyone with the answer along with its clear explanation??
Answer should be option E and not option D. [spoiler]Accounted for only 12% of the population is the right way to say this. [/spoiler].. Look at the part getting modified.
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by chaitanyabhansali » Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:20 am
OA: E

Thanks for your reply, saketk! I would be glad if you explain your answer in detail. I am not able to understand what makes this option the most correct one! Thanks!
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by saketk » Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:59 am
chaitanyabhansali wrote:OA: E

Thanks for your reply, saketk! I would be glad if you explain your answer in detail. I am not able to understand what makes this option the most correct one! Thanks!
Try this --

Although accounting for almost 25 percent of the total area, the car parking area in the Phoenix mall is not sufficient for all the visitors.

Tell me if you understand the usage or I'll be more specific.

I just want you to understand this thing yourself.
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