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Around the World in 80 Questions (Day 6): Accepting the proposed 24 Jul 2023, 10:11
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The part after comma should be the reason for the poor decision mentioned in the main sentence
A. Incorrect. The use of "avoidance of" is awkward and wordy, we can just use "avoiding"
B. Correct. The intended meaning is kept and clear of errors
C. Incorrect. There should not be a comma after "solely in that"
D. Incorrect. This option is awkward and confusing.
E. Incorrect. "while" cannot express the intended reason
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"if only because" is the right idiom. and connects ideally the 2 sentences.

D does that
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A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone

Incorrect on the basis of avoidance is illogical

(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone

Correct on the grounds of

(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided

Incorrect extreme because of solely

(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Incorrect if only it’s not a condition

(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided

Incorrect phrase with while

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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power aloneIncorrect
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power aloneIncorrect
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoidedIncorrect
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoidedIncorrect
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoidedCorrect
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
Incorrect - usage of comma prior to the phrase 'on the basis of avoidance' is incorrect. Also, we see subjunctive mood "would" in the non underlined portion, and therefore we need a condition. But, there is no conditional meaning in this option.
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
incorrect - for similar reasons as explained for A
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Incorrect - for similar reasons as explained for A. solely in that implies 'solely in the sense that'
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Correct - conditional present in the underlined portion. if only because - is an idiom.
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided
incorrect - 'while' is usually used when two things happen simultaneously whereas we need a condition.
Answer D
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D is the right answer.

It's best to use 'if' in this sentence, since would is present.
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

The sentence adds the verb between the noun subject and its modifier.

For simplicity of understanding we can rewrite the sentence as :
Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take.

would is mainly used for two purpose : 1. hypothetical situation , 2. referring future in the past .
Since the sentence is not in past , this should be a hypothetical sentence .

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
Incorrect. Since the sentence is about a prediction about future, use of simple past tense is incorrect.

(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
Incorrect. Since the sentence is about a prediction about future, use of simple past tense is incorrect.

(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Incorrect. 'solely' acts as a modifier which can modify ' Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment solely' and later suggesting that 'the expansion of executive power should be avoided' is included withing the action 'Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment' which does not makes sense.

(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Correct. This choice correctly specifies why Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take.

(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Incorrect. The use of 'while' suggests that the two events - 'Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment' and 'avoiding of expansion of executive power' are happening simultaneously. So this choice is incorrect.
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(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided


 


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(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone - avoidance of is correct usage here.
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone - Meaning change
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided -Meaning change
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided - Meaning change
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided - Meaning change, while is wrong here

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Option (A) "on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone" is grammatically correct, but it is less clear and wordier compared to option (B).

Option (B) "on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone" is concise and clear. It uses the idiomatic expression "on the grounds of" to indicate the reason for considering the proposed constitutional amendment a poor decision.

Option (C) "solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided" is wordy and awkward. It unnecessarily adds "solely in that" to express the idea, making the sentence less effective.

Option (D) "if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided" is wordy and less direct. It adds "if only because" to express the reason, making the sentence less concise.

Option (E) "while the expansion of executive power should be avoided" changes the meaning of the sentence. It suggests that the expansion of executive power should be avoided, but it doesn't directly connect it to the poor decision of accepting the constitutional amendment. This option is not the most effective in conveying the intended meaning.

So the correct answer is B
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Let's evaluate each option:

(A) "on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone"
Idiomatically, "on the grounds of" is the more common phrase to express a reason or justification, and "avoiding" is simpler and clearer than "avoidance of".
I think this is not the most concise option.
(can be eliminated, but let's keep)

(B) "on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone"
The phrase "on the grounds of" is more idiomatic. I think there are no other issues.
(keep this)

(C) "solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided"
The phrase "solely in that" is not idiomatic or coherent in this context. Also this option sounds ungrammatical.
Also, I think, the comma after "in that" is not necessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence. It is creating a break. "In that" is a conjunction that is used to connect two clauses, so there should not be a comma separating the two clauses it is connecting.
(eliminate)


(D) "if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided"
This seems to be grammatically correct and maintains clarity in delivering the reason for the decision being poor.
The phrase "if only because" sets up a conditional clause that provides a reason or justification for the main clause.
(keep this)


(E) "while the expansion of executive power should be avoided"
The conjunction "while" is not used correctly here. It implies a contrast or simultaneous event.
The intended meaning is getting changed.
(eliminate)

On re evaluating, we can eliminate option A as well.

Now, between B and D,
both are grammatically correct.
However in option B, the word "alone" at the end may cause some ambiguity as it could refer either to the Supreme Court's sole reason or to the sole action of avoiding expanded power.

So I will go with D.
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided

Let us do it,
Answer C ,D and E , solely in that, while the ,... , they change the meaning of original sentence, Cross out
Answer A and B are correct but if we compare both, A is so wordy, Cross out

Answer:B
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

Here option choices have expanded executive power vs expansion of execute power

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
power is noun and executive is adjective defining kind of power . Expanded here seems to be adjective modifies power but does not fit meaning wise. Nor does it fit as adverb modifying executive . For this reason it is out. Also expanded seems verb+ed as a participle

(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
power is noun and executive is adjective defining kind of power . Expanded here seems to be adjective modifies power but does not fit meaning wise. Nor does it fit as adverb modifying executive . For this reason it is out. Also expanded seems verb+ed as a participle

(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Using solely in that it tries to build relationship and not a causal relationship . Hence it seems it is trying to explain that accepting would be poor decision just because expansion of executive power should be avoided

(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
It sets up cause-effect relationship which is not required here . it wants to say if only because expansion should be avoided, accepting amendment would be a poor decision.

(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided
It sets up contrast which is not required here. While expansion should be avoided, accepting proposed amendment would be poor decision for Supreme Court. Not sure what it means to say. contrast works well when while expansion should be avoided, accepting proposed amendment is a good decision not the way it has been framed

C is the answer
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(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone modifies 'take' , doesn't explain why it is a poor decision
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone modifies 'take' , doesn't explain why it is a poor decision
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided Correct. explains the reason
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided Conditional not required
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided No contradiction

IMO Option C
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

(A) Incorrect - this structure is very convoluted and doesn't connect well to the previous sentence
(B) Incorrect - this structure is very convoluted and doesn't connect well to the previous sentence
(C) Incorrect - "solely in that," does not provide a suitable structure and interpunction
(D) Correct - creates the most fitting connection to the previous sentence
(E) Incorrect - "while" does not fit the flow of the phrase
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

Here, the sentence structure is V+ing modifier...., X...
This is an inverted sentence for if X, then Y
X = only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Y = Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take

Only answer choice D uses if. Also, the presence of "would" in non-underlined portion, coupled with the a reasoning structure, suggests that "if" needs to be present.
Therefore, D is correct.
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
I think should be "basis for". Eliminate option.

(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
should be "on the grounds for". Incorrect option.

(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
"in that" translates to "in as much as". I dont see the use of these words in this context. Eliminate option.

(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
Correct option.

(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided
The 2nd part of the sentence is a reason for the first. "while" does not help show that. Incorrect option.

Answer option D.
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I chose B.


(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.
avoidance - wordy, awkward.
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
best answer
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
2 sentences are separated by "," unclear use of " solely in that".
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
The intent is to explain the reason why accepting amendment is a poor decision. " if only" does not present cause&effect.
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided
"while" represents contrast, not cause&effect
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A. Correct
B. Meaning is unclear
C. Grammar error
D. Illogical error
E. While doesn't show justification

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Answer is B
Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
of avoidance of expanded is awkward
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
Clearly conveys the intended meaning, and logically sounds
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
the construct of the sentence is wrong. in that, comma is wrong
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
distorted the intended meaning, saying that only because of this, the proposal is poor. But this is just one reason
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided
while doesn't fit the logic here.
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Accepting the proposed constitutional amendment would be a poor decision for the Supreme Court to take, on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone.

(A) on the basis of avoidance of expanded executive power alone
(B) on the grounds of avoiding expanded executive power alone
(C) solely in that, the expansion of executive power should be avoided
(D) if only because the expansion of executive power should be avoided
(E) while the expansion of executive power should be avoided


 


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The intended meaning of the sentence is that the amendment would be a poor decision only because the expansion of power should be avoided. We can drop ABE. Between C and D, D is a clear.
D is the answer.
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