Fage's account of African independence does not begin in the

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Fage's account of African independence does not begin in the era of decolonization; the author speaks of independence being "resumed", a subtle acknowledgement that  Africa, before colonization, had a long history of independence that was interrupted.

(A) Africa, before colonization, had a long history of independence that was interrrupted
(B) Africa, before colonization, had had a long history of independence with an interruption
(C) Africa had had, before colonization, a long history of independence that was interrupted
(D) Africa had had a long history of independence, one that was interrupted by colonization
(E) Africa, before colonization interrupted it, had a long history of independence

I selected E. But OA is D.
Could you please explian the answer?

solaris1 · Answer

The 'it' in choice E appears to refer to Africa - obviously 'interrupting Africa' makes no sense.

dynamo · Answer

Can anybody explain why Option A is incorrect ?

hanumayamma · Answer

Struck between C and D.

This sentence has following issues:
1. Modifier issue
2. Pronoun issue

(A) Africa, before colonization, had a long history of independence that was interrupted  “before colonization” refers time, it cannot modify “Africa” – Eliminate it ]
(B) Africa, before colonization, had had a long history of independence with an interruption   “before colonization” refers time, it cannot modify “Africa” – Eliminate it ]

(C) Africa had had, before colonization, a long history of independence that was interrupted
 
(D) Africa had had a long history of independence, one that was interrupted by colonization
 
(E) Africa, before colonization interrupted it, had a long history of independence  modifier issue – “before colonization” refers time, it cannot modify “Africa” and pronoun reference issue - “it” can refer colonization/ acknowledgement – Eliminate it ]

Answer: D

abhi426 · Answer

D it is

Past perfect use with a past incendent

Fage's account of African independence does not begin in the

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