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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The people of Japan are (wiser than America.)
  • a)
    wiser than those of America. 
  • b)
    wiser than that of America.
  • c)
    wiser to that of America. 
  • d)
    No improvement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Shalini Patel answered
There is a comparison between people of Japan and people of America. Since the comparison is between plurals, “those of” instead of “than of” which is used with singular 

"He (to be) positively rude."
  • a)
    no improvement
  • b)
    were being
  • c)
    being
  • d)
    was being
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
The sentence is in the past tense, indicated by the verb "to be." The correct form of "to be" in the past tense for "he" is "was." Additionally, the continuous form of the verb ("being") is needed to describe an ongoing action in the past. Therefore, the correct phrase is "was being." The sentence should read, "He was being positively rude."

Which of the following four sentence is grammatically correct?
  • a)
    The Excel Company has greatly enhanced it’s advertising expense.
  • b)
    The Excel Company has greatly increased its advertising expense.
  • c)
    The Excel Company has greatly enhanced its advertising expense.
  • d)
    The Excel Company has greatly increased it’s advertising expense.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered
It’s is a concise way of writing ‘it is’. We can rule out options a) and d) because of this. The meaning of ‘enhance’ is ‘increase the quality of’. However, in this sentence, there is only an increase in expense. So, ‘increase’ is a more suitable word in this context. Option b) is the correct answer.

Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. Large reductions in the ozone layer, which sits about 15-30 km above the Earth, take place each winter over the polar regions, especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions breaking down ozone.
B. Industrial chemicals containing chlorine and bromine have been blamed for thinning the layer because they attack the ozone molecules, making them to break apart.
C. Many an offending chemicals have now been banned.
D. It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.
  • a)
     D
  • b)
     B&D
  • c)
     A&D
  • d)
     A&C
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Advait Roy answered
Explanation:

Corrected Sentences:
- Large reductions in the ozone layer take place each winter over the polar regions, especially the Antarctic, as low temperatures allow the formation of stratospheric clouds that assist chemical reactions in breaking down ozone. The ozone layer sits about 15-30 km above the Earth.
- It will still take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere.

Reasoning:
- Option A is correct as it provides grammatically correct and appropriate information about the ozone layer and the chemical reactions that lead to its depletion.
- Option C is correct as it acknowledges that many offending chemicals have been banned, which is a positive step towards protecting the ozone layer.

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences
A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
D. She was very happy and thanked everyone A A B D C B and C D A and C
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    D
  • c)
    B and C
  • d)
    A and C
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Identifying Incorrect Sentences
In the given sentences, we need to identify the incorrect ones. Let's analyze each option:
Sentence Analysis
- A. It was a tough situation and Manasi was taking pains to make it better.
- This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear meaning.
- B. Slowly her efforts gave fruit and things started improving.
- The phrase "gave fruit" is incorrect. The correct expression is "bore fruit." Thus, this sentence is incorrect.
- C. Everyone complemented her for her good work.
- The word "complemented" is incorrect in this context. The correct word should be "complimented," which means to praise someone. Hence, this sentence is also incorrect.
- D. She was very happy and thanked everyone.
- This sentence is grammatically correct and expresses a clear sentiment.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis, sentences B and C are incorrect due to the misuse of phrases. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' – both sentences B and C contain errors.
To summarize:
- B: Incorrect due to "gave fruit."
- C: Incorrect due to "complemented" instead of "complimented."
This thorough examination helps in understanding the nuances of language usage, especially in a GMAT context.

Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s).
A. The balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve.
B. Rarely the economic ascent of two still relatively poor nations has been watched with such a mixture of awe, opportunism, and trepidation.
C. Postwar era witnessed economic miracles in Japan and South Korea, but neither was populous enough to power worldwide growth or change the game in a complete spectrum of industries.
D. China and India, by contrast, possess the weight and dynamism to transform the 21st-century global economy.
  • a)
     A,B&C
  • b)
     A&D
  • c)
     C
  • d)
     C&D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Prateek Gupta answered
Explanation:
Corrected Sentences:
- The balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve.
- China and India, by contrast, possess the weight and dynamism to transform the 21st-century global economy.
Reasoning:
- Option B is the correct choice because it includes the two grammatically correct and appropriate sentences from the given options.
- Sentence A is grammatically correct and appropriate as it talks about the shift in power to the East as China and India evolve.
- Sentence D is also grammatically correct and appropriate as it highlights the transformative potential of China and India in the global economy.
Incorrect Sentences:
- Sentence B is grammatically incorrect as it lacks proper subject-verb agreement. It should be rephrased to "Rarely has the economic ascent of two still relatively poor nations been watched with such a mixture of awe, opportunism, and trepidation."
- Sentence C is grammatically incorrect as it presents a run-on sentence. It should be revised for clarity and conciseness.

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