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I get the points and explanations given.
So, while presenting a contrast or a comparison between two things needs to be parallel i.e. apple vic-a-vis apple contrast/comparison.
Hence, can I write option B as:
Although named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, Clovis points, spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America.
Is that correct.? If not why?
I understand that if it is correct two options would be correct but just trying to be clear.
I think you have the right idea here... you are saying that the Clovis points are NAMED after a specific state (New Mexico) even though they have been FOUND all over the continent. That makes sense.So, while presenting a contrast or a comparison between two things needs to be parallel i.e. apple vic-a-vis apple contrast/comparison.
Hence, can I write option B as:
Although named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, Clovis points, spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America.
Is that correct.? If not why?
I understand that if it is correct two options would be correct but just trying to be clear.
But, in general, I wouldn't waste many brain cells trying to analyze modified versions of answer choices. Your job isn't to label each sentence as "wrong" or "right"... your job is to pick the best choice out of the five available options. Looking at modified versions of answer choices changes that job completely.
GMATNinja
First, Many thanks for taking time out to answer my query.
Both 'comparison' and 'construction' questions have ruined my preparations so formatting original options gives kind of a satisfaction.
Next time i will ask a better question.
01 Dec 2020, 11:53
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Even though Clovis points, spear points with longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America, they are named for the New Mexico site where they were first discovered in 1932.
This question checks Nouns modifier and intended meaning. There is a property of something, but comparison is done with something else.
(A) Even though Clovis points, spear points with longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America, they are named for the New Mexico site where they were first discovered in 1932.-> Okay. Clovis Points spear points..., 2nd one "Clovis Points have been found...", 3rd one "Clovis Points have been found...", and 4th one "Clovis Points are named for the...". Where talks about New Mexico Site, which makes sense. So far, so good. Let's keep it.
(B) Although named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, Clovis points are spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces and have been found all over North America. -> Intended meaning is asking for comparison of "found all over North America" with "named for the New Mexico site". IN this option, we are comparing "named for the New Mexico site" with "spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped". It is not correct.
(C) Named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932, Clovis points, spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto the faces, have been found all over North America. ->Just! do look at verb tense error "have been first discovered in 1932". Easy pick!
(D) Spear points with longitudinal grooves that are chipped onto the faces, Clovis points, even though named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, but were found all over North America.-> Spear points "but were found all over North America". It doesn't make sense. It should be Clovis points.
(E) While Clovis points are spear points whose faces have longitudinal grooves chipped into them, they have been found all over North America, and named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932.->Just! do look at verb tense error "have been first discovered in 1932". Easy pick!
So, I think A.
This question checks Nouns modifier and intended meaning. There is a property of something, but comparison is done with something else.
(A) Even though Clovis points, spear points with longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America, they are named for the New Mexico site where they were first discovered in 1932.-> Okay. Clovis Points spear points..., 2nd one "Clovis Points have been found...", 3rd one "Clovis Points have been found...", and 4th one "Clovis Points are named for the...". Where talks about New Mexico Site, which makes sense. So far, so good. Let's keep it.
(B) Although named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, Clovis points are spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces and have been found all over North America. -> Intended meaning is asking for comparison of "found all over North America" with "named for the New Mexico site". IN this option, we are comparing "named for the New Mexico site" with "spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped". It is not correct.
(C) Named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932, Clovis points, spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto the faces, have been found all over North America. ->Just! do look at verb tense error "have been first discovered in 1932". Easy pick!
(D) Spear points with longitudinal grooves that are chipped onto the faces, Clovis points, even though named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, but were found all over North America.-> Spear points "but were found all over North America". It doesn't make sense. It should be Clovis points.
(E) While Clovis points are spear points whose faces have longitudinal grooves chipped into them, they have been found all over North America, and named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932.->Just! do look at verb tense error "have been first discovered in 1932". Easy pick!
So, I think A.
12 Feb 2021, 12:41
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Even though Clovis points, spear points with longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America, they are named for the New Mexico site where they were first discovered in 1932.
(A) Even though Clovis points, spear points with longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America, they are named for the New Mexico site where they were first discovered in 1932. Correct
(B) Although named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, Clovis points are spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces and have been found all over North America.
-“where first discovered” is wrong and particularly devoid of any meaning
-“and” in “and have been found” is wrong…there’s no need for a conjunction there
(C) Named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932, Clovis points, spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto the faces, have been found all over North America. X
-“have been first discovered” is wrong…there’s no need to mix the present perfect with the past tense…the past tense ‘where they were first discovered’ is sufficient
(D) Spear points with longitudinal grooves that are chipped onto the faces, Clovis points, even though named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, but were found all over North America. X
-‘where first discovered’ is wrong
-‘but’ is an unnecessary conjunction
(E) While Clovis points are spear points whose faces have longitudinal grooves chipped into them, they have been found all over North America, and named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932. X
-‘and named for the…’ is wrong …again you don’t need that conjunction
-‘where they have been first discovered’ is wrong
(A) Even though Clovis points, spear points with longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces, have been found all over North America, they are named for the New Mexico site where they were first discovered in 1932. Correct
(B) Although named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, Clovis points are spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto their faces and have been found all over North America.
-“where first discovered” is wrong and particularly devoid of any meaning
-“and” in “and have been found” is wrong…there’s no need for a conjunction there
(C) Named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932, Clovis points, spear points of longitudinal grooves chipped onto the faces, have been found all over North America. X
-“have been first discovered” is wrong…there’s no need to mix the present perfect with the past tense…the past tense ‘where they were first discovered’ is sufficient
(D) Spear points with longitudinal grooves that are chipped onto the faces, Clovis points, even though named for the New Mexico site where first discovered in 1932, but were found all over North America. X
-‘where first discovered’ is wrong
-‘but’ is an unnecessary conjunction
(E) While Clovis points are spear points whose faces have longitudinal grooves chipped into them, they have been found all over North America, and named for the New Mexico site where they have been first discovered in 1932. X
-‘and named for the…’ is wrong …again you don’t need that conjunction
-‘where they have been first discovered’ is wrong
