In 1996, the economy of Indonesia grew so large enough that

Question

In 1996, the economy of Indonesia grew  so large enough that it equals  that of Germany.

A) so large enough that it equals

B) so large it equals

C) so large as to equal

D) so large that it has equaled

E) large enough to equals

ak_idc · Answer

So..that is a reliable construction.

I would go with D.

arjsingh1976 · Answer

In 1996, the economy of Indonesia grew so large enough that it equals that of Germany. 

A) so large enough that  it  equals 
No clear reference to 'it'
B) so large  it  equals 
No clear reference to 'it'
C) so large as to equal 
CORRECT IDIOM 'So X as to Y
D) so large that  it  has equaled 
No clear reference to 'it'
E) large enough to  equals 

C is correct

GMATT73 · Answer

Exactly, "so X as to Y" is the idiom being tested here.

uvs_mba · Answer

Oh man, so when do you decide when to use So X as to Y and So large that??? :oops:

ak_idc · Answer

Isn't "it" in D refering to "economy of Indonesia" clearly?

Priyah · Answer

I totally agree that there is no confusion regarding what 'it' is referring to...But I dont think 'it' is the problem here...I think the answer is C bcoz we are talking abt the year 1996 in particular, so present tense in the second half is not justified.
In addition, C also uses the correct idiom.

Swagatalakshmi · Answer

so as to is the correct form C

kripalkavi · Answer

C it is. Can you please tell me what SC prep material you are using?

ak_idc · Answer

Now I am convinced about C. Thanks :wink:

anandsebastin · Answer

Highlighted parts incorrect in other options. Only  C  stands. 

A) so large  enough  that it  equals 

B) so large it  equals 

C) so large as to equal

D) so large that it  has equaled 

E) large enough to  equals

neelabhmahesh · Answer

so+adjective/adverb/noun+that+sentence 

 so+adjective/adverb/noun+as+infinitive

ak_idc · Answer

If we go by structure, even D looks OK :wink:

But as Priya pointed out, we can't use "has equaled" for something that happened in 1996.....unless the question was written on Jan 1st, 1997 :wink:

In 1996, the economy of Indonesia grew so large enough that

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