Tejas9595 wrote:
Dolphins are popular for their distinct communication skills, for they are more competent in recognizing sound as frequency waves than are other marine creatures, commonly known as the echolocation method.
A. they are more competent in recognizing sound as frequency waves than are other marine creatures, commonly known as the echolocation method
B. they recognize sound more competently as frequency waves than do other marine creatures, the method commonly known as echolocation
C. they are more competent in recognizing sound as frequency waves through echolocation, a commonly known method, than are other marine creatures
D. they are more competent than other marine creatures in recognizing sound as frequency waves, a method commonly known as echolocation
E. sound is recognized by them as frequency waves more competently than by other marine creatures through echolocation, a commonly known method
Would be grateful if you discuss each option.! TIA.
Hi
Tejas9595Error AnalysisType of error - Comparisons + Modifier
What is compared? Dolphins with other creatures. In order for the comparison to be clear, the objects of the comparison should be as close as possible.
Modifier - commonly known as the echolocation method
What is it modifying? The action of recognizing sound as frequency waves.
Again for the modifier to be effective, it should be placed closer to the root phrase.
Option EliminationA. they are more competent in recognizing sound as frequency waves than are other marine creatures, commonly known as the echolocation method"commonly known as the echolocation method" is modifying other creatures. Therefore intended meaning not conveyed.
B. they recognize sound more competently as frequency waves than do other marine creatures, the method commonly known as echolocation Incorrect comparison - competently is an adverb which is not modifying a verb, adjective or clause.
C. they are more competent in recognizing sound as frequency waves through echolocation, a commonly known method, than are other marine creaturesThe issue here comparison is coming at the very end of the sentence and hence it dampens the impact of comparison.
D. they are more competent than other marine creatures in recognizing sound as frequency waves, a method commonly known as echolocationCorrect answer. Clear Comparison followed by clear modification.
E. sound is recognized by them as frequency waves more competently than by other marine creatures through echolocation, a commonly known methodFirstly, Passive construction is ideally not suitable. Secondly, competently is an adverb not modifying any adjective, verb or clause.
Hope this answers.