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06 Apr 2017, 05:34
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My query is in reference to the question present in "Aristotle SC" book. (Pg 106, question 15) [Topic: Modifiers]
Question:
California has been a natural choice of most consulting companies, being home to head offices or delivery centres of some of the world's biggest companies.
My query:
How is the usage of "being" wrong in the above statement.
As per my understanding, "being" refers to California and hence the modifier is being used correctly.
Please someone throw some light on this.
Waiting for a quick response.
Question:
California has been a natural choice of most consulting companies, being home to head offices or delivery centres of some of the world's biggest companies.
My query:
How is the usage of "being" wrong in the above statement.
As per my understanding, "being" refers to California and hence the modifier is being used correctly.
Please someone throw some light on this.
Waiting for a quick response.
Answer as per the book:
California, home to head offices or delivery centres of some of the world's biggest companies, has been a natural choice of most consulting companies.
California, home to head offices or delivery centres of some of the world's biggest companies, has been a natural choice of most consulting companies.
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06 Apr 2017, 15:58
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The quick answer is that GMAT seems to think that "being" can't ever be used as a modifier. Sure, you could use a different -ing word (otherwise known as a participle) to modify California -- it's just that you can't use "being" for that purpose on the GMAT.
Correct: Rivaling Colorado as one of America's most beautiful states, California is home to dozens of national and state parks.
Incorrect: Being one of America's most beautiful states, California is home to dozens of national and state parks.
I hope this helps!
Correct: Rivaling Colorado as one of America's most beautiful states, California is home to dozens of national and state parks.
Incorrect: Being one of America's most beautiful states, California is home to dozens of national and state parks.
I hope this helps!
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07 Apr 2017, 02:27
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Thank you sir for the prompt reply.
So for GMAT (and in real life) I will avoid using "being" as a modifier.
Thank you once again
