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Although partially destroyed, the archaeologists were able to infer from what remained of the inscription that the priest Zonainos was buried in the crypt.

(A) Although partially destroyed, the archaeologists were able to infer
(B) Although partially destroyed, the archaeologists had inferred
(C) Although it had been partially destroyed, the archaeologists were able to infer
(D) Partially destroyed though it had been, the archaeologists had been able to infer
(E) Destroyed partially, the archaeologists were able to infer

Pls tell the correct answer

[OfficialGMAT]

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[beatthegmat]

Hello,

I took Rebecca's suggestion and moved this post to our dedicated SC forum here. This way you get help in solving the problem.

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Sorin

[Lifetron]

IMO C

the archaeologists were not destroyed !

[killerdrummer]

I believe C is correct.


Although partially destroyed, the archaeologists were able to infer from what remained of the inscription that the priest Zonainos was buried in the crypt.

(A) Although partially destroyed, the archaeologists were able to infer - Incorrect modifier

as gughanbose rightly said that the archaeologists were not the one who were destroyed !


(B) Although partially destroyed, the archaeologists had inferred - Incorrect modifier
Same as Above
(C) Although it had been partially destroyed, the archaeologists were able to infer
(D) Partially destroyed though it had been, the archaeologists had been able to infer

Incorrect usage of tense!


(E) Destroyed partially, the archaeologists were able to infer - Incorrect modifier
Same as A






What is OA?

[jack.daniel]

C is correct. (i think so)


Explanation:
A and B: Although is used without a subject and also modifier problem and tense issue
C: Now ALTHOUGH has both subject and verb. Tenses are correct. Destroyed (past perfect) ---> were able to infer (simple past)
D: Incorrect tense. 1 past perfect and 1 past tense is required in a logical sequence.
E: Were archeologists destroyed partially?