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Updated on: 29 Jun 2019, 22:43
Originally posted by mikemcgarry on 12 Oct 2016, 11:25.
Last edited by gmat1393 on 29 Jun 2019, 22:43, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by gmat1393 on 29 Jun 2019, 22:43, edited 1 time in total.
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In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”
(A) In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”
(B) In 1865, Wagner created what was then a revolutionary sound in his opera Tristan und Isolde, this sound caused by the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”
(C) In 1865, the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde.
(D) Because of the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord,” Wagner’s 1865 opera, Tristan und Isolde, had a then-revolutionary sound.
(E) The relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” has caused the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s 1865 opera Tristan und Isolde.
(A) In 1865, the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde was due to the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”
(B) In 1865, Wagner created what was then a revolutionary sound in his opera Tristan und Isolde, this sound caused by the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord.”
(C) In 1865, the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde.
(D) Because of the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord,” Wagner’s 1865 opera, Tristan und Isolde, had a then-revolutionary sound.
(E) The relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” has caused the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s 1865 opera Tristan und Isolde.
This difficult SC question explores, among other things, the "due to" structure. For a discussion of the use of this structure, as well as the OE for this particular question, see:
GMAT Sentence Correction: the “Due To” Mistake
By the way, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is one of my favorite operas! You can hear the famous "Tristan Chord" at the beginning of the prelude to the opera.
Mike
GMAT Sentence Correction: the “Due To” Mistake
By the way, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is one of my favorite operas! You can hear the famous "Tristan Chord" at the beginning of the prelude to the opera.
Mike
12 Oct 2016, 18:26
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I don't see any problem with the original sentence. Please correct me if I'm wrong
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12 Oct 2016, 21:58
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IMO (A)
(B) It has two independent clauses connected only with a comma. We need a connector such as"and or but" or else.
(C) It seems implying that only in 1865 the relative atonality of the so-called “Tristan chord” was causing the the then-revolutionary sound of Wagner’s opera.
(D) When already referred to 1865, we don't need a "had" I think. Simple "was" may work here. Also modifier error seems to me with change in meaning.
(E) Tense "has caused" seems to be the issue here.
Trying to understand POE better. Help to improve.
