NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 25 Apr 2024, 18:27 It is currently 25 Apr 2024, 18:27
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years

User avatar
tenaman10
Manager
Manager
Joined: 08 Nov 2008
Posts: 152
Own Kudos [?]: 1139 [0]
Given Kudos: 7
Send PM
The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years [#permalink] New post   13 Apr 2009, 22:20
00:00
A
B
C
D
E

Difficulty:

(N/A)

Question Stats:

0% (00:00) correct 0% (00:00) wrong based on 0 sessions
Hide Show timer Statistics
The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years old, having antedated the use of the fist alphabets by some 1500 years.

1. old, having antedated the use
2. old, having antedated the invention
3. old, antedating the use
4. old and antedated the use
5. old and antedated the invention

what is wrong with C and why E is correct??



Archived Topic
Hi there,
This topic has been closed and archived due to inactivity or violation of community quality standards. No more replies are possible here.
Where to now? Join ongoing discussions on thousands of quality questions in our Sentence Correction (EA only) Forum
Still interested in this question? Check out the "Best Topics" block below for a better discussion on this exact question, as well as several more related questions.
Thank you for understanding, and happy exploring!
User avatar
Accountant
Intern
Intern
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
Posts: 42
Own Kudos [?]: 91 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years [#permalink] New post   14 Apr 2009, 05:27
C and E have different meaning. Its invention in E and use in C. In the context of the sentence invention appears to be a better choice.
User avatar
marshpa
Manager
Manager
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 145
Own Kudos [?]: 683 [0]
Given Kudos: 4
Location: Washington DC
Send PM
Re: The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years [#permalink] New post   14 Apr 2009, 14:20
IMO A. If I am correct I will explain. Whats the oa?

Sorry looks I am not correct. I will attempt this question later.
User avatar
bandit
Manager
Manager
Joined: 22 Feb 2009
Posts: 94
Own Kudos [?]: 239 [1]
Given Kudos: 10
Concentration: Biotech MC
Schools:Kellogg (R1 Dinged),Cornell (R2), Emory(Interview Scheduled), IESE (R1 Interviewed), ISB (Interviewed), LBS (R2), Vanderbilt (R3 Interviewed)
 Q49  V38
Send PM
Re: The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years [#permalink] New post   20 Apr 2009, 11:17
1
Kudos
IMO C.

In E, is the use of "antedated" changes the tense of the sentense from present to past? Pleas explain some one...
avatar
visjain
Intern
Intern
Joined: 24 May 2008
Posts: 1
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years [#permalink] New post   27 May 2009, 08:25
IMO (c)

The problem with (e) is --> antedate the invention of first alphabets [Should invention not automatically signal first alphabets, do some languages have first, second, third alphabets etc?]
User avatar
ugimba
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Joined: 01 Aug 2008
Posts: 330
Own Kudos [?]: 4617 [0]
Given Kudos: 99
Send PM
Re: The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years [#permalink] New post   27 May 2009, 08:36
tenaman10 wrote:
The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years old, having antedated the use of the fist alphabets by some 1500 years.

1. old, having antedated the use
2. old, having antedated the invention
3. old, antedating the use
4. old and antedated the use
5. old and antedated the invention

what is wrong with C and why E is correct??


I think you are listing two different things here so you need a 'and', you need a verb as well so D and E fit.

I might have picked D but as you said, E is the answer.



Archived Topic
Hi there,
This topic has been closed and archived due to inactivity or violation of community quality standards. No more replies are possible here.
Where to now? Join ongoing discussions on thousands of quality questions in our Sentence Correction (EA only) Forum
Still interested in this question? Check out the "Best Topics" block above for a better discussion on this exact question, as well as several more related questions.
Thank you for understanding, and happy exploring!
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: The earliest texts in cuneiform script are about 5,000 years [#permalink]
27 May 2009, 08:36
Moderators:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
6921 posts
GMATNinjaTwo
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
238 posts
MikeScarn
Current Student
278 posts

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions