Sentence Correction

Pls help me understand this one correctly.

Where once the union had acquiesced to the prejudices of its English-speaking members by supporting the imposition of an alien tax on immigrant workers, after 1897 the United Mine Workers made a determined effort to enlist Italians and Slavs in its ranks.

(A) Where once the union had acquiesced to the prejudices of its English-speaking members by supporting
(B) Where once the union acquiesced to it English-speaking members’ prejudice for the support of
(C) While once the union had acquiesced to the prejudices of its English-speaking members in support of
(D) While once the union acquiesced to its English-speaking members’ prejudice in supporting
(E) While once the union had acquiesced to the prejudices of its English-speaking members in its supporting of

IMO C..

as per my understanding, while is the better choice as where indicates place.. hmm.. so that leaves us with c d and e

among c d and e, had needs to be there i guess because of after 1897,, so d is out.

C is shorter.. so i'd pick C..

guys, please post your opinions:)

kiranlegend wrote:IMO C..

as per my understanding, while is the better choice as where indicates place.. hmm.. so that leaves us with c d and e

among c d and e, had needs to be there i guess because of after 1897,, so d is out.

C is shorter.. so i'd pick C..

guys, please post your opinions:)

That is not right answer.

I think the correct answer is A
Please confirm

IMO A

IMO A

What is th OA?

ricky wrote:IMO A

What is th OA?

OA is A. Can someone explain???

yeah, can some one pls explain the diff b/w the usage of while and when here?:)

thank you

we require a past participle here bcoz there r two past events following each other.

hence eliminate B n D.

also usage of "acquiesced .........................................by ........" is correct here.

hence IMO A.


Thanks!

thanks Loki:)

but some one with an explanation on where vs while in this context,, please post your comments!

kiranlegend wrote:thanks Loki:)

but some one with an explanation on where vs while in this context,, please post your comments!

My best guess is the clause "where" all modifies "the united states"...my understanding is correct? Pls anyone clarify. Thanks.