crazy800 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 In contrast to the symphonies of Haydn, a much freer use of dissonance is evident in the symphonies of Mahler. A. In contrast to the symphonies of Haydn, a much freer use of dissonance is evident in the symphonies of Mahler. B. In contrast with Haydn's symphonies, Mahler uses dissonance much more freely. C. In contrast to those of Haydn, the symphonies of Mahler demonstrate a much more free use of dissonance. D. In contrast to Haydn's symphonies, Mahler's demonstrate a much freer use of dissonance. E. In contrast with Haydn's symphonies, those of Mahler use dissonance much more freely We can discard A and B because both of those lack the rule of comparison. But in C,D and E..."much more free", "much freer" and "much more freely"----which one is best?? OA is D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hina_0611 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 C is ruled out because free is a short adj so its comparative pattern should be freer rather than more free. Between D and E. I think D is better although I cannot bring a clear explanation. I see E a little changes the meaning and when you use " use something much more freely" you should say " much more freely than..." rather than " in contrast with". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGmatter Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 C is ruled out because free is a short adj so its comparative pattern should be freer rather than more free. Between D and E. I think D is better although I cannot bring a clear explanation. I see E a little changes the meaning and when you use " use something much more freely" you should say " much more freely than..." rather than " in contrast with". Don't you feel that D contrasts Haydn's symphonies with mahler rather than with Mahler's symphonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoebite Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 My two cents on D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hina_0611 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Don't you feel that D contrasts Haydn's symphonies with mahler rather than with Mahler's symphonies. Humuum, CrazyGmat D actually contrast Haydn's symphonies with Mahler's symphonies. Read D again and u will find out Malher's not Malher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGmatter Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Humuum, CrazyGmat D actually contrast Haydn's symphonies with Mahler's symphonies. Read D again and u will find out Malher's not Malher. It just says Mahler's - is that sufficient.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hina_0611 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 It just says Mahler's - is that sufficient.. it is enough because it already mentions symphonies previously then it is unnecessary to repeat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGmatter Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 deleted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGmatter Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 it is enough because it already mentions symphonies previously then it is unnecessary to repeat it. Thanks buddy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy800 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks hina_0611.......for you awesome explanation..(Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I agree it should be D, since symphony is is what we are talking of, the possesive after the comma has a clear reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetsep08 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 D and E are both correct in terms of comparison but differ with initial phrase - "In contrast to " vs "In contrast with". compare is used to liken things and compare with is used to stress the difference. Here are 'nt we saying that one symp differs with another. So isnt compare to wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetsep08 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 please comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effective_factor Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 these two idioms are different In contrast to contrast X with Y here we need the first one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetsep08 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 can u please explain why we need the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effective_factor Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 in contrast to XY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swetudes20 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 D looks promising, however "much freer" creats doubt in my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetsep08 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 there are so many notes litttered with the concept -compare is used to liken things and compare with is used to stress the difference. Here are 'nt we saying that one symp differs with another. So isnt compare to wrong here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effective_factor Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 there are so many notes litttered with the concept -compare is used to liken things and compare with is used to stress the difference. Here are 'nt we saying that one symp differs with another. So isnt compare to wrong here? compare to and compare with are both correct idioms and their usage in spidey's notes is correct compare X to Y compare X with Y But here we used IN CONTRAST TO X, Y why? look at the construction of the sentence firslty, it will usually be in be in the start of the sentence and secondly there wont be anything in between the idiom just read the examples in the spidey's note and then compare it with this question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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