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jay,

if possible can you please explain how to select choices if they have hyphen or dashes in them

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Is B better than A, because of not using present participle.

Please let me know what is wrong with B.

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A

I will try to explain:

The prize WAS awarded i.e in the past. So improvements due to discovery started in the past and are still continuing. Hence we have to use present perfect.
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Is "plastic can be made electrically conductive" correct ?
Isn't made to be in (C) more appropriate ?
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Usage of dashes
Dashes are emphatic. They set off a clause or phrase for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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Is "plastic can be made electrically conductive" correct ?
Isn't made to be in (C) more appropriate ?
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made to be is not required here as it is about plastics of a different kind. A different family by itself. Not all plastics are electrically conductive.
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GMAT prefers "can" over "being able to."

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