489

[nationalfuel]

489. Like the one reputed to live in Loch Ness, also an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster.”
(A) Like the one reputed to live in Loch Ness, also an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster.”
(B) Inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster” similar to the one reputed to live in Loch Ness, which, like Lake Champlain, is an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river.
(C) Inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster” similar to Loch Ness’s, which, like Lake Champlain, is an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river.
(D) Like Loch Ness’ reputed monster, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain, also an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river, claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster.”
(E) Similar to that reputed to live in Loch Ness, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain, also an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river, claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster.”

can someone tell me why C is incorrect?

[rs2010]

A expects sea monster after first phrase. Use of Like is not justified here.

A and D are out.

C awkward contruction "similar to Loch Ness’s, which, like Lake Champlain, is an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river."


E again awkward construction "Similar to that reputed to live in Loch Ness, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain"
Modfying phrase is too far.

I will choose B of all the choices listed above.

[reachac]

IMO B

Problem with C

Inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster” similar to Loch Ness’s, which, like Lake Champlain, is an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river.

[mksreeram]

I go with B.

Following are the issues with other choices.

(A) Like the one reputed to live in Loch Ness, also an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster.”
Inhabitants modifies river which is wrong.

(C) Inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster” similar to Loch Ness’s, which, like Lake Champlain, is an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river.
Which can't modify Lake Loch Ness (as we talk about only Loch Ness's sea monster)

(D) Like Loch Ness’ reputed monster, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain, also an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river, claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster.”
river doesn't claim sightings

(E) Similar to that reputed to live in Loch Ness, inhabitants of the area around Lake Champlain, also an inland lake connected to the ocean by a river, claim sightings of a long and narrow “sea monster.”
Inhabitants are not similar to those live in Loch Ness. It is the "sea monster"

Let me know if this clarifies. What is the OA?

[gmattakers]

hemantsood's explanation is great

[Bidisha800]

Screaming (B)

[raunekk]

B for sure...!!