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A seems better

OA is B

yes E should be the answer

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 © 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 what wrong in A

The number of mountain gorillas is declining with such rapidity that the population is one-half in the twenty years between a count made by George Schaller in 1960 and the one made by Dian Fossey in 1980. (A) with such rapidity that the population is one- half (B) with such rapidity that the population was one- half © so rapidly the population divided in half (D) so rapidly that the population was halved (E) in such rapidity that the population is halved I am confused in answer choices either it should be in past or in present tense. Can sb explain. I think it should be in present tense

Unlike the lives of Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoi, and Dostoevski, subjects of other Troyat biographies, Chekhov belongs to the twentieth century, an age of fretfulness and melancholy skepticism. (A) Unlike the lives of Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoi, and Dostoevski, subjects of other Troyat biogra- phies, Chekhov belongs (B) Chekhov, unlike the other Troyat biographies of Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoi, and Dostoevski, belongs © The life of Chekhov, unlike the lives of the subjects of other Troyat biographies, Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoi, and Dostoevski, belongs (D) Chekhov and his life, unlike that of the other Troyat biographies--- Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoi, and Dostoevski, belong (E) The life of Chekhov, unlike that of other Troyat biographies of Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoi, and Dostoevski, belongs

One of four babies are now born to mothers aged thirty years or more, compared with just one of six born in 1975. (A) of four babies are now born to mothers aged thirty years or more, compared with just one of six born (B) of four babies is now born to a mother whose age is thirty of older, compared to just one of six babies who were born © baby in four are now born to mothers aged thirty or older, compared to just one in six (D) baby in four is now born to a mother aged thirty or older, compared with just one in six (E) baby in four is now born to mothers aged thirty years or more, compared to just one in six

The visiting pharmacologists concluded that the present amalgam of Chinese and Western medicine is probably as good, or better than, any system that might be devised for the patients who are treated at the Nan Kai hospital in Tian-jing. (A) as good, or better than, any system that might be devised for the patients who are (B) as good, or better, than any system that might be devised for patients being © as good, or better than, any system that might be devised for patients which are being (D) good as, or even better than, any other system that may be devised for the patients who are (E) as good as, or better than, any other system that might be devised for the patients

According to Interstudy, a nonprofit organization that studies health maintenance organizations (HMO's), they estimate that, in comparison to last year, when only 36 percent of the nation's 607 HMO's was profitable, this year 73 percent will be. (A) they estimate that, in comparison to last year, when only 36 percent of the nation's 607 HMO's was profitable, this year 73 percent will be (B) compared to only 36 percent of the nation's 607 HMO's being profitable last year, they esti- mate 73 percent would be this year © only 36 percent of the nation's 607 HMO's were profitable last year; it estimates that this year 73 percent will be (D) it estimates 73 percent of the nation's 607 HMO's would be profitable this year; last year that was only 36 percent (E) only 36 percent of the nation's 607 HMO's last year were profitable, whereas they estimate it this year to be 73 percent

Since the 1930's aircraft manufacturers have tried to build airplanes with frictionless wings, shaped so smoothly and perfectly that the air passing over them would not become turbulent. (A) wings, shaped so smoothly and perfectly (B) wings, wings so smooth and so perfectly shaped © wings that are shaped so smooth and perfect (D) wings, shaped in such a smooth and perfect manner (E) wings, wings having been shaped smoothly and perfectly so can sb throws some ligh on usage of so and so. whats wrong in C

The expected rise in the price of oil could be a serious impact to industrialized nations and severely diminish the possibility to have an economy free of inflation. (A) be a serious impact to industrialized nations and severely diminish the possibility to have (B) seriously impact on industrialized nations and severely impede the possibility to have © seriously impact on industrialized nations and severely impede the possibility of having (D) have a serious impact on industrialized nations and severely impede the possibility to have (E) have a serious impact on industrialized nations and severely diminish the possibility of having

It should be D. The another reason is expenditure of money is singular. So option C & D are possible solution In C money in large sums is not ok. So ans = D.

C is correct. E should not since it uses inanimate possessive case

I am also targetting for ISB & IIM for this year..

Many plant varieties used in industrially developed nations to improve cultivated crops come from less- developed nations. No compensation is paid on the grounds that the plants used are "the common her- itage of humanity." Such reasoning is, however, flawed. After all, no one suggests that coal, oil, and ores should be extracted without payment. Which of the following best describes an aspect of the method used by the author in the argument above? (A) The author proceeds from a number of specific observations to a tentative generalization. (B) The author applies to the case under discussion facts about phenomena assumed to be similar in some relevant respect. © A position is strengthened by showing that the opposite of that position would have logically absurd consequences. (D) A line of reasoning is called into question on the grounds that it confuses cause and effect in a causal relation. (E) An argument is analyzed by separating state- ments of fact from individual value judgments.

. Which of the following, if true, best completes the argument below? Comparisons of the average standards of living of the citizens of two countries should reflect the cit- izens' comparative access to goods and services. Reliable figures in a country's own currency for the average income of its citizens are easily obtained. But it is difficult to get an accurate comparison of average standards of living from these figures. because-----. (A) there are usually no figures comparing how much of two different currencies must be spent in order to purchase a given quantity of goods and services (B) wage levels for the same job vary greatly from country to country, depending on cultural as well as on purely economic factors © these figures must be calculated by dividing the gross national product of a country by the size of its population (D) comparative access to goods and services is only one of several factors relevant in determining quality of life (E) the wealth, and hence the standard of living, of a country's citizens is very closely related to their income

. George Bernard Shaw wrote: " That any sane nation, having observed that you could provide for the supply of bread by giving bakers a pecuniary interest in baking for you, should go on to give a surgeon a pecuniary interest in cutting off your leg is enough to make one despair of political humanity." Shaw's statement would best serve as an illustration in an argument criticizing which of the following? (A) Dentists who perform unnecessary dental work in order to earn a profit (B) Doctors who increase their profits by specializ- ing only in diseases that affect a large per- centage of the population © Grocers who raise the price of food in order to increase their profit margins (D) Oil companies that decrease the price of their oil in order to increase their market share (E) Bakers and surgeons who earn a profit by sup- plying other peoples' basic needs

Despite the approach of winter, oil prices to indus- trial customers are exceptionally low this year and likely to remain so. Therefore, unless the winter is especially severe, the price of natural gas to indus- trial customers is also likely to remain low. Which of the following, if true, provides the most support for the conclusion above? (A) Long-term weather forecasts predict a mild winter. (B) The industrial users who consume most natural gas can quickly and cheaply switch to using oil instead. © The largest sources of supply for both oil and natural gas are in subtropical regions unlikely to be affected by winter weather. (D) The fuel requirements of industrial users of nat- ural gas are not seriously affected by the weather. (E) Oil distribution is more likely to be affected by severe winter weather than is the distribution of natural gas.

i also agree with C

The diet of the ordinary Greek in classical times was largely vegetarian—vegetables, fresh cheese, oatmeal, and meal cakes, and meat rarely. (A) and meat rarely (B) and meat was rare © with meat as rare (D) meat a rarity (D)with meat as a rarity Can any body explain ?? and what is the category in which this question lie in GMAT land

Never before had taxpayers confronted so many changes at once as they had in the Tax Reform Act of 1986. (A) so many changes at once as they had in (B) at once as many changes as © at once as many changes that there were with (D) as many changes at once as they confronted in (E) so many changes at once that confronted them in

Since 1986 when the Department of Labor began to allow investment officers’ fees to be based on how the funds they manage perform, several corporations began paying their investment advisers a small basic fee, with a contract promising higher fees if the managers perform well. (A) investment officers’ fees to be based on how the funds they manage perform, several corporations began (B) investment officers’ fees to be based on the performance of the funds they manage, several corporations began © that fees of investment officers be based on how the funds they manage perform, several corporations have begun. (D) fees of investment officers to be based on the performance of the funds they manage, several corporations have begun (E) that investment officers' fees be based on the performance of the funds they manage, several corporations began what is the problem in C

Having the right hand and arm being crippled by a sniper’s bullet during the First World War, Horace Pippin, a Black American painter, worked by holding the brush in his right hand and guiding its movements with his left. (A) Having the right hand and arm being crippled by a sniper’s bullet during the First World War (B) In spite of his right hand and arm being crippled by a sniper’s bullet during the First World War © Because there had been a sniper’s bullet during the First World War that crippled his right hand and arm (D) The right hand and arm being crippled by a sniper’s bullet during the First World War (E) His right hand and arm crippled by a sniper’s bullet during the First World War. what is the problem in A

Out of America’s fascination which all things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing back the chaise lounge, the overstuffed sofa, and the claw-footed bathtub. (A) things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing (B) things antique has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that is bringing © things that are antiques has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that bring (D) antique things have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing (E) antique things has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that bring why E is incorrect

In contrast to large steel plants that take iron ore through all the steps needed to produce several different kinds of steel, processing steel scrap into a specialized group of products has enabled small mills to put capital into new technology and remain economically viable. (A) processing steel scrap into a specialized group of products has enabled small mills to put capital into new technology and remain (B) processing steel scrap into a specialized group of products has enabled small mills to put capital into new technology, remaining © the processing of steel scrap into a specialized group of products has enabled small mills to put capital into new technology, remaining (D) small mills, by processing steel scrap into a specialized group of products, have been able to put capital into new technology and remain (E) small mills, by processing steel scrap into a specialized group of products, have been able to put capital into new technology and remained I chose E.Can you please help me why E is incorrect