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 28 Dec 2012, 13:49
Hi All,
Which vs That
I know that which has to modify the word placed right before it and it can not modify a phrase.
Can that modify a phrase?
From OG Question 96 from the SC section
Floating in the waters of the equatorial Pacific, an array of buoys collects and transmits data on longterm interactions between the ocean andthe
atmosphere, interactions that affect global climate.
(A) atmosphere, interactions that affect
(B) atmosphere, with interactions affecting
(C) atmosphere that affects
(D) atmosphere that is affecting
(E) atmosphere as affects
The answer is A.
However, could the answer be C if affects is changed to affect?
Floating in the waters of the equatorial Pacific, an array of buoys collects and transmits data on longterm interactions between the ocean and the
atmosphere "that affect"
Can "that" modify interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere or can that only modify the noun immediately preceding it - in this case atmosphere?
Thanks a lot.
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Re: Modifier "that" - can it modify a phrase? [#permalink]
31 Dec 2012, 04:17
Choice (C) is incorrect as "that" refers to Atmosphere rather than Interactions. Per intended meaning, Interactions are affecting the global climate, note just the atmosphere. For further help on THAT vs WHICH, watch below video from GMAT-Pill: http://www.gmatpill.com/presentations/f ... lesson.mp4
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Re: Modifier "that" - can it modify a phrase? [#permalink]
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monikajudd wrote: Hi All,
Which vs That
I know that which has to modify the word placed right before it and it can not modify a phrase.
Can that modify a phrase?
From OG Question 96 from the SC section
Floating in the waters of the equatorial Pacific, an array of buoys collects and transmits data on longterm interactions between the ocean andthe
atmosphere, interactions that affect global climate.
(A) atmosphere, interactions that affect
(B) atmosphere, with interactions affecting
(C) atmosphere that affects
(D) atmosphere that is affecting
(E) atmosphere as affects
The answer is A.
However, could the answer be C if affects is changed to affect?
Floating in the waters of the equatorial Pacific, an array of buoys collects and transmits data on longterm interactions between the ocean and the
atmosphere "that affect"
Can "that" modify interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere or can that only modify the noun immediately preceding it - in this case atmosphere?
Thanks a lot. I would also like to know if 'that' can refer to interactions if affects is changed to affect. Also, isnt A an absolute phrase??
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No 'that' here can not refer to interactions. that pretty much functions like a which (for this kind of usage) yes it is an absolute phrase. use with-surface-temperatures-estimated-at-minus-230-degrees-143219.html for more info.
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jumsumtak wrote: No 'that' here can not refer to interactions. that pretty much functions like a which (for this kind of usage) yes it is an absolute phrase. use with-surface-temperatures-estimated-at-minus-230-degrees-143219.html for more info. why can't that refer to interactions if the verb affects is changed to affect.. as affect can't now refer to the singular atmosphere.
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Sachin9 wrote: jumsumtak wrote: No 'that' here can not refer to interactions. that pretty much functions like a which (for this kind of usage) yes it is an absolute phrase. use with-surface-temperatures-estimated-at-minus-230-degrees-143219.html for more info. why can't that refer to interactions if the verb affects is changed to affect.. as affect can't now refer to the singular atmosphere. I see what you are saying here. Valid concern. see if this helps. http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/usa ... 15311.htmlplease check the exceptions in the 'advanced modifiers section' .
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jumsumtak wrote: Sachin9 wrote: jumsumtak wrote: No 'that' here can not refer to interactions. that pretty much functions like a which (for this kind of usage) yes it is an absolute phrase. use with-surface-temperatures-estimated-at-minus-230-degrees-143219.html for more info. why can't that refer to interactions if the verb affects is changed to affect.. as affect can't now refer to the singular atmosphere. I see what you are saying here. Valid concern. see if this helps. http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/usa ... 15311.htmlplease check the exceptions in the 'advanced modifiers section' . I guess it can refer to interactions.. But it would be better if some expert confirms on this..
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I stand corrected. 'That' does not function like 'which', in that it can be slightly away from the noun it modifies. And from that logic it can modify interactions here. (after interactions there is a "mission critical" modifier) right. something new !
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monikajudd wrote: Hi All,
Which vs That
I know that which has to modify the word placed right before it and it can not modify a phrase.
Can that modify a phrase?
From OG Question 96 from the SC section
Floating in the waters of the equatorial Pacific, an array of buoys collects and transmits data on longterm interactions between the ocean andthe
atmosphere, interactions that affect global climate.
(A) atmosphere, interactions that affect
(B) atmosphere, with interactions affecting
(C) atmosphere that affects
(D) atmosphere that is affecting
(E) atmosphere as affects
The answer is A.
However, could the answer be C if affects is changed to affect?
Floating in the waters of the equatorial Pacific, an array of buoys collects and transmits data on longterm interactions between the ocean and the
atmosphere "that affect"
Can "that" modify interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere or can that only modify the noun immediately preceding it - in this case atmosphere?
Thanks a lot. This could help http://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/that-vs-which-on-the-gmat/
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