Minnesota is the only one of the contiguous

[Ramesh L.S.]

Minnesota is the only one of the contiguous forty-eight states that still has a sizable wolf population, and where this predator remains the archenemy of cattle and sheep
(A) that still has a sizable wolf population,and where
(B) that still has a sizable wolf population,where
(C) that still has a sizable population of wolves,and where
(D) where the population of wolves is still sizable;
(E) where there is still a sizable population of wolves and where

What do u think the answer is and why?

[LalaB]

maybe E is good, because of two "where"s

[imskpwr]

my ans is "e".

[chris@magoosh]

Answer (E)

This is a basic case of parallelism: Minnesota should be referred to as a 'where.' If you are unsure, note that only
answer (E) has a "where....where" matchup. Answer choices (A), (B), and (C) mix 'that' and 'which.'

As for (D), the two independent clauses change the meaning. Minnesota is no longer the only place state where
wolves remain the archenemy of cattle and sheep. It simply states that "this predator remains the archenemy..."