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Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas. they have already stimulated international disputes over uninhabited islands. (A) Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, they have already stimulated (B) Because the new maritime code provides that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, it has already stimulated (C) Even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, already stimulating (D) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, this has already stimulated (E) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, which is already stimulating
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IMO B
large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code .... is not logical
it seems that under provisions of the new maritime code is incorrectly modifying sea areas ... this rules out C, D & E
(A) ... provisions of the new maritime code that provide ... redundant
what does they refer to?
(C) ... maritime code, already stimulating
comma+ing is an adverbial modifier that modifies the preceding clause ... the subject of already stimulating is not clear
(D) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims ... , this has already stimulated
use of this is incorrect here .. see the below examples to understand why this is incorrect
correct: research has shown that 65% people like to smoke, a finding that has surprised most
incorrect: because research has shown that 65% people like to smoke, this finding that has surprised most
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Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas. they have already stimulated international disputes over uninhabited islands. (A) Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, they have already stimulated (B) Because the new maritime code provides that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, it has already stimulated (C) Even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, already stimulating(D) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, this has already stimulated (E) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, which is already stimulating A : they wrong C : stimulating is wrong D : this has no antecedent E : which has no antecedent B : uses correctly uses the expletive “it”. IMO B
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+1 B by POE. In this case "it" is correct although it doesn't have a specific antecedent. Why in this case is correct?
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Can somebody help when/how would we use 'this'? Check this example because-there-are-provisions-of-the-new-maritime-code-that-95275.html MGMAT SC book also doesn't have much detail..
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This - is a very ambiguous choice. If you read the example carefully you will see the THIS can be many different things. This - the situation. This - the basis. This - new maritime code and more. So the sentence is not clear. In GMAT we want to make the sentence very clear and simple. This is usually the wrong choice bc it can refer to many different things most of the time.
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Referring to metallicafan’s query whether we can accept the pronoun ‘it’ unreservedly, the answer perhaps lies in logic. 'It' is a singular pronoun and there are only two contenders namely, code and basis for reference. Code is a subject while basis is an object. ‘It’ being a subject pronoun in the given case, the preference is for code.
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To answer Schandok’s specific query: if we need to use the demonstrative pronoun ‘ this’ in the given topic, then we can make it as ‘ this provision, or this provisioning or these provisions etc’. A demonstrative pronoun is more of a spoken word, when we point out something physically to some one who is in front. It is not a good custom to let a pronoun dangling without clear reference.
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B - active voice with "maritime code provides" along with the proper use of "it" later in the answer choice.
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papillon86 wrote: Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas. they have already stimulated international disputes over uninhabited islands.
(A) Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, they have already stimulated
(B) Because the new maritime code provides that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, it has already stimulated
(C) Even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, already stimulating
(D) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, this has already stimulated
(E) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, which is already stimulating
Please explain your answers!
Thanks B. A- That provide That... B - C - Even is incorrect here. D - oil fields of large sea area under ... changes meaning. incorrect this.. E - Which... does not fit in here.
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metallicafan wrote: +1 B by POE.
In this case "it" is correct although it doesn't have a specific antecedent. Why in this case is correct? How do you know 'it' has correct antecedent in c?? How can we ever be sure ? Hoow can we be sure it doesnt refer to areas which is just before the comma ?
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papillon86 wrote: Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas. they have already stimulated international disputes over uninhabited islands.
(A) Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, they have already stimulated
(B) Because the new maritime code provides that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, it has already stimulated
(C) Even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, already stimulating
(D) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, this has already stimulated
(E) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, which is already stimulating
Please explain your answers!
Thanks +1 for B. The same question is there on another thread in this forum.
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Re: Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that [#permalink]
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B it is. A - Quote: Because there are provisions of the new maritime code it should be under the provisions C - Quote: Even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, already stimulating what is stimulating the disputes the claims or provisions? D - Quote: Because even tiny islets because is redundant. E - again ambiguous as to what is stimulating the disputes.
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Re: Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that [#permalink]
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B. Daagh's explanation was great.
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I chose B for this question:
A. The use of "...that provide that..." is confusing in the answer choice. Also, the pronoun "they" cannot refer to provisions. The subject should actually be "the new maritime code," but since this is singular, the use of "they" must be incorrect.
B. This answer choice uses active voice. Also, the pronoun "it" clearly refers back to the new maritime code because "it" is in the subject position of the main clause, while "new maritime code" is in the subject position of the subordinate clause.
C. This answer choice was very confusing. The placement of the modifier "already stimulating..." modifies the entire clause. This modifier makes it sound like the tiny islets are stimulating the international disputes, but the maritime code is what is actually causing the disputes.
D. I found this answer choice to be weaker because of passive voice. Also, what does "this" refer to?
E. This sentence is a fragment because a subordinate clause is attached to a modifier. There is no main clause to complete the sentence.
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+1 for B .Correct usage of pronoun it .
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a. `they`pronoun reference error b. correct c. wrong modification `under provisions of ... ` d. this is used a standalone pronoun. it should be used as an adjective like `this thing` e. this is fragment. no working verb
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whamberto wrote: I chose B for this question:
A. The use of "...that provide that..." is confusing in the answer choice. Also, the pronoun "they" cannot refer to provisions. The subject should actually be "the new maritime code," but since this is singular, the use of "they" must be incorrect.
I'm confused. Why can't "they" refer back to "provisions"? It appears that both terms are in plural form.
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B, as it uses the pronoun it correctly. C seems a run on after comma D, E sounds awkward A, improper construction
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B is the answer and below are the explanations. (A) Because there are provisions of the new maritime code that provide that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, they have already stimulated..<<that provide that is not correct>> (B) Because the new maritime code provides that even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas, it has already stimulated<<correct-it after comma correctly refers to the new maritime code>> (C) Even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, already stimulating--<<already stimulating is incorrect>> (D) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fields of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, this has already stimulated<<not sure what this after comma is referring to>> (E) Because even tiny islets can be the basis for claims to the fisheries and oil fie lds of large sea areas under provisions of the new maritime code, which is already stimulating<<no justification for the use of because>>
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