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29 Aug 2019, 04:27
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity was one of the greatest gateway innovations of the 20th Century in that it allowed scientists to view the possibilities of the universe in an entirely new light.
(A) Century in that it allowed
(B) Century, for it allowed
(C) Century, allowing
(D) Century when it allowed
(E) Century by allowing
(A) Century in that it allowed
(B) Century, for it allowed
(C) Century, allowing
(D) Century when it allowed
(E) Century by allowing
29 Aug 2019, 04:28
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION:
Spot the Error:
Know your idioms. In this case the idiom "in that" is considered stilted and overly formal. Idiomatically it should draw attention and be avoided.
Rule and Fix:
Idiomatically "in that" is a conjunction that means "in as much". Since the second clause explains the first in this sentence "for "or "because" should be used.
POE:
Since the idiom is incorrect eliminate answer choice A and any other choice that makes the same mistake. This eliminates A.
Chunk and Compare:
B and C. C is ambiguous because it uses a participle phrase that doesn't establish who or what was doing the "allowing". Eliminate C.
B and D. B uses the correct conjunction "for". Eliminate D.
B and E. E uses the passive voice. Eliminate E.
Reread your choice:
Choose B.
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29 Aug 2019, 22:07
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