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Updated on: 27 Sep 2018, 21:17
Originally posted by nehanishika on 06 Jul 2007, 15:20.
Last edited by Bunuel on 27 Sep 2018, 21:17, edited 3 times in total.
Last edited by Bunuel on 27 Sep 2018, 21:17, edited 3 times in total.
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As contrasted with the honeybee, the yellow jacket can sting repeatedly without dying and carries a potent venom that can cause intense pain.
(A) As contrasted with the honeybee
(B) In contrast to the honeybee’s
(C) Unlike the sting of the honeybee
(D) Unlike that of the honeybee
(E) Unlike the honeybee
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(A) As contrasted with the honeybee
(B) In contrast to the honeybee’s
(C) Unlike the sting of the honeybee
(D) Unlike that of the honeybee
(E) Unlike the honeybee
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27 Sep 2018, 12:33
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Hello Everyone!
This is a great example of a comparison/contrast sentence you might find on the GMAT exam! Before we get started, here is the original question with any major differences between each option highlighted in orange:
As contrasted with the honeybee, the yellow jacket can sting repeatedly without dying and carries a potent venom that can cause intense pain.
(A) As contrasted with the honeybee
(B) In contrast to the honeybee’s
(C) Unlike the sting of the honeybee
(D) Unlike that of the honeybee
(E) Unlike the honeybee
Since we are dealing with a comparison/contrast of 2 items, the first thing we should check for is parallelism. The two items being compared or contrasted MUST be equal in number, type, or phrasing style.
In this sentence, "the yellow jacket" is one of the items being compared to something else. Let's see which answers compare it to a similar object, and eliminate those that don't:
(A) As contrasted with the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. honeybee --> PARALLEL
(B) In contrast to the honeybee’s --> yellow jacket vs. something the honeybee owns --> NOT PARALLEL
(C) Unlike the sting of the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. the sting --> NOT PARALLEL
(D) Unlike that of the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. something the honeybee has --> NOT PARALLEL
(E) Unlike the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. honeybee --> PARALLEL
We can eliminate options B, C, and D because they aren't comparing similar types of things.
Now that we're left with only 2 options, let's take a closer look to determine which is the best choice:
(A) As contrasted with the honeybee
This is INCORRECT because it's overly wordy and sounds awkward. Why say "As contrasted with" when something simpler, such as "Unlike" works just as well?
(E) Unlike the honeybee
This is CORRECT! It is comparing two similar items (two types of bees), and it uses the most concise language possible!
There you have it - option E is the best choice!
Don't study for the GMAT. Train for it.
This is a great example of a comparison/contrast sentence you might find on the GMAT exam! Before we get started, here is the original question with any major differences between each option highlighted in orange:
As contrasted with the honeybee, the yellow jacket can sting repeatedly without dying and carries a potent venom that can cause intense pain.
(A) As contrasted with the honeybee
(B) In contrast to the honeybee’s
(C) Unlike the sting of the honeybee
(D) Unlike that of the honeybee
(E) Unlike the honeybee
Since we are dealing with a comparison/contrast of 2 items, the first thing we should check for is parallelism. The two items being compared or contrasted MUST be equal in number, type, or phrasing style.
In this sentence, "the yellow jacket" is one of the items being compared to something else. Let's see which answers compare it to a similar object, and eliminate those that don't:
(A) As contrasted with the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. honeybee --> PARALLEL
(B) In contrast to the honeybee’s --> yellow jacket vs. something the honeybee owns --> NOT PARALLEL
(C) Unlike the sting of the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. the sting --> NOT PARALLEL
(D) Unlike that of the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. something the honeybee has --> NOT PARALLEL
(E) Unlike the honeybee --> yellow jacket vs. honeybee --> PARALLEL
We can eliminate options B, C, and D because they aren't comparing similar types of things.
Now that we're left with only 2 options, let's take a closer look to determine which is the best choice:
(A) As contrasted with the honeybee
This is INCORRECT because it's overly wordy and sounds awkward. Why say "As contrasted with" when something simpler, such as "Unlike" works just as well?
(E) Unlike the honeybee
This is CORRECT! It is comparing two similar items (two types of bees), and it uses the most concise language possible!
There you have it - option E is the best choice!
Don't study for the GMAT. Train for it.
13 Jun 2022, 04:06
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Dear Friends,
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
Concepts tested here: Comparison
• “like” is used for comparing nouns, “as” is used for comparing actions/clauses, and “such as” is used for giving examples.
• A comparison must always be made between similar things.
A: This answer choice incorrectly uses the phrase "As contrasted with" to compare the nouns "the honeybee" and "the yellow jacket"; remember, “like” is used for comparing nouns, “as” is used for comparing actions/clauses, and “such as” is used for giving examples.
B: This answer choice incorrectly compares the possessive noun "the honeybee's" to the subject noun "the yellow jacket"; remember, a comparison must always be made between similar things.
C: This answer choice incorrectly compares "the sting of the honeybee" to "the yellow jacket"; remember, a comparison must always be made between similar things.
D: This answer choice incorrectly compares "that of the honeybee" to "the yellow jacket"; remember, a comparison must always be made between similar things. Further, Option D suffers from a pronoun error, as "that" lacks a clear and logical referent.
E: Correct. This answer choice correctly uses "Unlike" to compare the subject nouns "the honeybee" and "the yellow jacket". Further, Option E avoids the pronoun error seen in Option D, as it uses no pronouns.
Hence, E is the best answer choice.
To understand the concept of "Like" vs "As" on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~2 minutes):
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
nehanishika
Concepts tested here: Comparison
• “like” is used for comparing nouns, “as” is used for comparing actions/clauses, and “such as” is used for giving examples.
• A comparison must always be made between similar things.
A: This answer choice incorrectly uses the phrase "As contrasted with" to compare the nouns "the honeybee" and "the yellow jacket"; remember, “like” is used for comparing nouns, “as” is used for comparing actions/clauses, and “such as” is used for giving examples.
B: This answer choice incorrectly compares the possessive noun "the honeybee's" to the subject noun "the yellow jacket"; remember, a comparison must always be made between similar things.
C: This answer choice incorrectly compares "the sting of the honeybee" to "the yellow jacket"; remember, a comparison must always be made between similar things.
D: This answer choice incorrectly compares "that of the honeybee" to "the yellow jacket"; remember, a comparison must always be made between similar things. Further, Option D suffers from a pronoun error, as "that" lacks a clear and logical referent.
E: Correct. This answer choice correctly uses "Unlike" to compare the subject nouns "the honeybee" and "the yellow jacket". Further, Option E avoids the pronoun error seen in Option D, as it uses no pronouns.
Hence, E is the best answer choice.
To understand the concept of "Like" vs "As" on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~2 minutes):
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
