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The proposed simplification of the tax code would repeal or [#permalink]
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The proposed simplification of the tax code would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced across the board. A. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced B. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates can be reduced C. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, which includes the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced D. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so as to reduce income tax rates E. would repeal and modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced
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getgyan wrote: The proposed simplification of the tax code would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced across the board.
A. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced
B. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates can be reduced
C. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, which includes the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced
D. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so as to reduce income tax rates
E. would repeal and modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced Since it is talking about a proposal and not a certain outcome is ascertained, "would" is a better usage than "will". A. No errors. Correct usage of "would" and "could". B. No error per se, but "will" is to be used when the outcome is sure. So A is better. C. "will" and "could" -> inconsistency. D. "so as to" makes the construction awkward. E. "repeal and modify" is not correct. A is the "best" choice.
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Re: The proposed simplification of the tax [#permalink]
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Edvento wrote:
Since it is talking about a proposal and not a certain outcome is ascertained, "would" is a better usage than "will".
"Would" is used when we talk about future in the past. Here we are talking about future in present. Also we cannot say for sure whether the outcome is ascertained or not? Any thoughts? Do you still think would is more correct than will? 
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getgyan wrote: Edvento wrote:
Since it is talking about a proposal and not a certain outcome is ascertained, "would" is a better usage than "will".
"Would" is used when we talk about future in the past. Here we are talking about future in present. Also we cannot say for sure whether the outcome is ascertained or not? Any thoughts? Do you still think would is more correct than will? When we talk about a hypothetical future from a past scenario, we use "would have". And when the outcome is uncertain, we use "would". "Will" is used when something is sure. "Tomorrow the sun will rise from the east". Here, "would" is applicable.
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04 Oct 2012, 07:41
OA Please....
please insert the OA using spoiler along with the question..
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Re: The proposed simplification of the tax code would repeal or [#permalink]
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getgyan wrote: The proposed simplification of the tax code would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced across the board.
A. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced
B. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates can be reduced
C. will repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, which includes the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced
D. would repeal or modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so as to reduce income tax rates
E. would repeal and modify a number of popular tax breaks, including the deductibility of mortgage interest payments, so that income tax rates could be reduced The sentence talks about a proposed law so the use of "would" and "could" is better than "will" and "can". If the law is already enacted then the use of "will" and "can" is correct. Will and can are used when talking about something which is certain and "would" and "could" are used when something is still not certain. So going by this the correct option is A. A:Correct. Proper use of would/could to indicate proposed law. B:Wrong. Will/Can cannot be used here since the law is not yet passed C:Wrong.Will/Could is incorrect,should be either would/could or will/can . Also "which" refers to breaks(plural) so we need "include" to go with which. D:Wrong: There is nothing wrong in this sentence as such but I think A is much better. I think "so as to" make the sentence sound little awkward. E:Wrong. You cannot repeal and then modify. It should be repeal or modify.
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