Gall's hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized

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Gall’s hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today.

(A) of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(B) of different mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(C) that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(D) which is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(E) which is widely accepted today is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain

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C

daagh · Accepted Answer

There is only one essential requirement in this thread. When you introduce Gall’s hypothesis, it has to be introduced as ‘Gall’s hypothesis that. All other idioms are wrong; Only C is correctly expressing the idiom.

sayantanc2k · Answer

In GMAT, "hypothesis that..." would always be preferable to "hypothesis of..". Consider it an idiomatic usage.

roopika2990 · Answer

Hi... Can you explain your reason for eliminating B??

egmat · Answer

Hi roopika2990, Gall's hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today . (B) of different mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today (C) that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today The original sentence talks about Gall’s hypothesis. What is this hypothesis? Hypothesis = different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain. His hypothesis is not of different mental functions. His hypothesis is about mental functions and the sentence clearly spells out that hypothesis. Choice B states that Gall’s hypothesis is of different mental functions. This is not the intended meaning. This makes choice B incorrect . Choice C correctly and clearly conveys the intended meaning. It spells out what the hypothesis is, and hence is correct. Hope this helps.

Thanks. Shraddha

sdas · Answer

Reported speech thus use of "that" is required, which is in Choice C only

pqhai · Answer

@sdas: you're totally wright.

Because I see may people fall in a trap in (B). So, I just want to add one more thing.

Both B & C have "that".
But B is incorrect because it  changes the meaning .   "that" modifies "hypothesis", not functions  .
It's like: Gall's hypothesis that are localized in different part........
B doesn't make any sense because of  wrong modifier

(B) Gall’s   hypothesis    of different mental functions   that   are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

Regards.

ranaazad · Answer

Hypothesis is a reporting verb. After a reporting verb we need to use "that".
 Only C fits - 17 secs :D

paidlukkha · Answer

hypothesis of solid waste management
Gall's hypothesis that

Experts please comment when do we use hypothesis of & hypothesis that....

sayantanc2k · Answer

"Hypothesis" is not a verb - it is a noun. The modifier "that different mental functions are......" refers to the noun "hypothesis".

Abhishek009 · Answer

To supplement the discussion above here is how Egmat simplifies the use of "That" in a sentence. https://e-gmat.com/blog/gmat-verbal/sen ... -structure Hope this helps.

swatihod123 · Answer

+1 for C.

that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today- is the correct verb form of THAT clause.

CrackverbalGMAT · Answer

This is an easy one if we know how ‘that’ operates.

When you report something such as a theory or hypothesis, it should be followed by ‘that’ and not ‘which’.

(A)  of there being  different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(B) of different mental functions  that  are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(C)  that  different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(D)  which  is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today

(E)  which  is widely accepted today is that there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain

In  Option B  – the ‘that’ modifies/describes the mental functions. This is incorrect.

Option C  is the best choice. 
 
Hope this helps!

EducationAisle · Answer

An easy way to eliminate E is that one would typically expect a  comma  before  which  (except in some cases such as when  which  is a part of  prepositional phrase ).

Tanchat · Answer

@CrackverbelGmat
Why that modifies the mental functions in option B is wrong?

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ExpertsGlobal5 · Answer

Hello  Tanchat ,

We hope this finds you well.

To answer your query, the intended meaning of the relevant part of this sentence is that Gall's hypothesis is that   all of the   different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain; however, the construction of the phrase formed by Option B - "hypothesis  of  different mental functions  that  are localized in different parts of the brain" - incorrectly implies that Gall's hypothesis is that   some   mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain exist.

We hope this helps.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team

EtaCarnia · Answer

hi ,

Can anyone help me with option D and E. the reason why these options are wrong. ? Thanks

ExpertsGlobal5 · Answer

Hello  EtaCarnia ,

We hope this finds you well.

To answer your query, the intended meaning of the relevant part of this sentence is that Gall's hypothesis is that   all of the   different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain; however, in Options D and E, the construction of the clause "there are different mental functions localized in different parts of the brain" incorrectly implies that Gall's hypothesis is that   some   mental functions that are localized in different parts of the brain exist.

We hope this helps.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team

debojyoti25 · Answer

In B, that modifies Hypothesis. Intended meaning changes and hence C is the answer.

Satya001 · Answer

Hello there,
On the right choice "Gall’s hypothesis that different mental functions are localized in different parts of the brain is widely accepted today",

"That" is what? - Pronoun for gall's hypothesis?

My doubt is "is accepted" is whose verb? 'That' or 'Gall’s hypothesis'. 
If it's 'That' then what is the verb of 'Gall’s hypothesis' and vice versa?

Gall's hypothesis of there being different mental functions localized

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