GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 3): Among the challenges faced by transl

Question

Among the challenges  faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source , or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible

sanjayparihar16 · Answer

Among the challenges faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source, or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

Split #1 - “ are whether ” vs “ is whether ” 
Since it is a reverse construction and we need plural verb for the word “challenges”, correct form is “are whether”
Eliminate C&E

Split #2 - “ translation as close as possible to the original source ” vs “ translation of the original source as close as possible ” —-> as close as possible to the original source brings out the correct meaning. Eliminate B

Now, we are left with A and D

Split #3 - “ faced by translators ” vs “ that translators face ”
No need to introduce a relative pronoun “that” when it can written in adjectival form “-ed” or “faced”

A is the correct choice.

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the  original source as close as possible 
(C) faced by translators  is  whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(D)  that translators face  are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(E) that translators face  is  whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible

soudipsengupta · Answer

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
  INCORRECT   Subject Verb Agreement (SVA) Error. Should be 'is' not 'are'

(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
  INCORRECT   Subject Verb Agreement (SVA) Error. Should be 'is' not 'are'

(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
  CORRECT .

(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
  INCORRECT   Subject Verb Agreement (SVA) Error. Should be 'is' not 'are'

(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
  INCORRECT   Here SVA is alright but the idiom 'as close as possible' must be followed by something 'as close as possible' to what ? Thus 'as close as possible' is misplaced and created ambiguity in meaning.

FazliddinKD · Answer

Among the challenges  faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source ,  or  whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

(A) faced by translators   are   whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source 
(B)  that  translators face   are   whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
(C) faced by translators   is   whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source -  Correct 
(D)  that  translators face   are   whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source - 
(E)  that  translators face   is   whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible

Among challanges whether to keep or whether to take is faced by translators.

Kinshook · Answer

Among the challenges  faced by translators are 
whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source , or 
whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

There is a choice between 2 alternative action, therefore, singular  is  should be used. Option A, B & D are out.
C is closer in meaning to the original sentence , E is out.

Use of plural  are  is incorrect since the two alternative choices are separated by  Or . Incorrect

Use of singular  is  is correct since the two alternative choices are separated by  Or 
 Whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source  conveys the meaning of original sentence.
Correct

Use of plural  are  is incorrect since the two alternative choices are separated by  Or . Incorrect

The meaning of original sentence is changed. 
 Whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source  conveys the meaning of original sentence.
But  whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible  changes the meaning to keeping translation as close as possible.
Incorrect

IMO C

Vatsal7794 · Answer

Subject is whether X or Y 
So verb should be singular "is"

Among the challenges faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source, or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
Subject Verb Error
(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
Subject Verb Error
(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
Correct
(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
Subject Verb Error
(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
Sentence structure is wrong "As close as possible " to what

neetib · Answer

(A) faced by translators  are  whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source--incorrect
(B) that translators face  are  whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible--incorrect 
(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source--lets keep this 
(D) that translators face  are  whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source---incorrect 
(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible--lets keep this 
between c and e 
e is btr

oa e

Elite097 · Answer

The use of 'is' is required with the singulr subject 'whether something or the other is preferred'. So reject A, B, D. Choice E lacks proper comparison because it does not state what it should be as close as possible to. Hence choice C

winterschool · Answer

Among the challenges faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source, or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible

I think verb should be 'is', not 'are'; among challenges, two challenges are expressed in sentence in which both of them are separate by 'or'; so each challenge act as singular
hence correct choice - C
A - 'are' should be 'is'
B - 'are' should be 'is'; also it has meaning issue
D - same as A
E - it has meaning issue

sanjitscorps18 · Answer

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
--> Passive voice makes this look like a fragment. A better option is available.

(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
--> incorrect ending of statement with 'as close as possible'

(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
--> use of 'is' is incorrect

(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
 --> Active voice construction. Looks good
 
(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
--> incorrect ending of statement with 'as close as possible'

IMHO Option D

sandip2295 · Answer

Answer C

It is a  single challenge  among other challenges, to decide whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source, or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content. So, we can eliminate A, B, and D.

C) Seems fine to me. whether to keep the translation as close as possible to something (original source)
E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible... But as close as possible to what? We can not refer back to the original source here. Hence, E is not correct.

rxb266 · Answer

Among the challenges faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source, or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source

This option is incorrect. Among the challenges faced by translators should be followed by (is)

(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible

This option is incorrect.. The phrase [as close as possible] should be followed by an object.

(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source

Parallelism is maintained... <<Among the challenges faced by translators>> is followed by (is). keep it as contender

(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source

Same problem as in Option A. This option is incorrect.

(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible

Same problem as in Option B. This option is incorrect.

IMO: Choice C

manish1708 · Answer

Answer: A

Subject 'challenges' will require plural verb 'are'. This eliminates option C and E.
Option B and E, as per the meaning its not clear translation to be kept as close as possible to what. Also with this it looks like the original source is in parallel with non-underlined portion (later part) which doesn't make sense.
Between option A and D, A is more direct with "challenges faced by translators" compared to "challenges that translators face".
Hence A

av1901 · Answer

This question is testing us on Subject Verb Agreement with a few confusing aspects attached to it to make it difficult
Among is generally used to indicate one of many but can be used with both singular and plural verb forms depending on the situation of the sentence
For ex:
Among those arrested is Mick Aneth
Among my hobbies are swimming, math and travelling
So, you can see that if the latter part of the sentence involves multiple items or things with Among, then use the plural form, else the singular form of the verb

Coming back to the question, here we have  Among the challenges faced by translators , how do we determine whether to use is/are with this? We see the latter part of the question. It mentions  whether to do this OR do another thing . So basically, we are dealing with a  single challenge  either this way or the other way, so we will use the  singular form of the verb

With that decided, we can  ELIMINATE options A, B and D

Between options C and E, E changes the intended meaning of the sentence so we  ELIMINATE E

Answer - C

Berdiyor · Answer

Among the challenges faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source, or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source - 
(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
 (D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source 
(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible

My answer is D. I suppose that "that" needs in this sentence. Thus, remaining B, D and E. The choice D saves the intended meaning and the smooth structure. In B, the intended meaning is slightly altered - hence, Wrong. E has grammatical error - "is"

VelvetThunder · Answer

Answer C
  
First split  is vs are  - only one challenge is being talked about. Hence "is" would be appropriate here. A, B and D are out.
Between C & E - E does not clearly state "as close as possible"  to what ? C is the CORRECT answer

Shhh103 · Answer

correct answer E;-

(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
are is not consistent with or ( incorrect )

(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
are is NOT CONSITENT WITH or ( incorrect)

(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
passive form ( incorrect)

(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source
are not consistent with or ( incorrect )

(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible
clear and precise ( correct )

Kushchokhani · Answer

B and E are out because it fails to complete the sentence "as close as possible". We are not sure "as close as possible" to what?
A, B and D are out because "whether to...or to..." is singular, so "are" is incorrect.

Answer is C as it is clear as intended without any grammar issues.

debjit1990 · Answer

Ans:E
(A) faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source..sv agreement issue
(B) that translators face are whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible...same as a
(C) faced by translators is whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source..passive not required
(D) that translators face are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source..sv agreement issue
(E) that translators face is whether to keep their translation of the original source as close as possible..correct

akash2703 · Answer

Imo C

Is is the case of reverse subject. Singular is preferred over plural.
Eliminate A,B, D
Between C and E, I chose C because as close as is correctly placed after the translation 
Among the challenges faced by translators are whether to keep their translation as close as possible to the original source, or whether to take liberties that may allow an intended audience to better understand its content.

Bunuel · Answer

Official Explanation is pinned as BEST Reply  HERE .

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