Global Forest Fires

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Global Forest Fires

by italian7745 » Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:09 pm
25. A recent study of ancient clay deposits has provided new evidence supporting the theory of global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact that contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs and many other creatures some 65 million years ago.

(A) supporting the theory of global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact that
(B) supporting the theory that global forest fires ignited by a meteorite impact
(C) that supports the theory of global forest fires that were ignited by a meteorite impact and that
(D) in support of the theory that global forest fires were ignited by a meteorite impact and that
(E) of support for the theory of a meteorite impact that ignited global forest fires and

OA B
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by kvcpk » Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:10 pm
IMO B

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by kvcpk » Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:16 pm
"Theory that" is correct usage in this context.

down to B and D

D changes the intended meaning.

So B

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