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14 Oct 2022, 11:53
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Notice that "seek" is the present plural form of "to seek."
Thus, "that seek ..." must be meant to modify the plural "projects" rather than the singular "one ...."
29 Dec 2022, 02:03
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Dear Friends,
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
Concepts tested here: Subject-Verb Agreement + Idioms + Awkwardness/Redundancy
• “extent of” is used to refer to the degree of noun or the size of a physical area and “extent to which” is used to refer to the degree of an action; for example, “the extent of his bravery” and “the extent to which he has acted bravely” are each correct usages.
A: Trap.
1/ This answer choice incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "extent + that" to refer to the degree of an action - helping supplement the medical treatment of serious disease; remember, “extent to which” is used to refer to the degree of an action.
B: Correct.
1/ This answer choice correctly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the plural verb "seek".
2/ Option B avoids the idiomatic error seen in Options A and E, as it uses the phrase "how helpful psychological counseling is" rather than a construction with the term "extent".
3/ Option B is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
C:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the singular verb "seeks".
D:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the singular verb "seeks".
2/ Option D uses the needlessly wordy phrase "to what extent psychological counseling is a help", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
E:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the singular verb "seeks".
2/ Option E incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "extent + that" to refer to the degree of an action - helping supplement the medical treatment of serious disease; remember, “extent to which” is used to refer to the degree of an action.
Hence, B is the best answer choice.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
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Concepts tested here: Subject-Verb Agreement + Idioms + Awkwardness/Redundancy
• “extent of” is used to refer to the degree of noun or the size of a physical area and “extent to which” is used to refer to the degree of an action; for example, “the extent of his bravery” and “the extent to which he has acted bravely” are each correct usages.
A: Trap.
1/ This answer choice incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "extent + that" to refer to the degree of an action - helping supplement the medical treatment of serious disease; remember, “extent to which” is used to refer to the degree of an action.
B: Correct.
1/ This answer choice correctly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the plural verb "seek".
2/ Option B avoids the idiomatic error seen in Options A and E, as it uses the phrase "how helpful psychological counseling is" rather than a construction with the term "extent".
3/ Option B is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
C:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the singular verb "seeks".
D:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the singular verb "seeks".
2/ Option D uses the needlessly wordy phrase "to what extent psychological counseling is a help", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
E:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "projects" with the singular verb "seeks".
2/ Option E incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "extent + that" to refer to the degree of an action - helping supplement the medical treatment of serious disease; remember, “extent to which” is used to refer to the degree of an action.
Hence, B is the best answer choice.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
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In an effort to improve the quality of patient care, Dr. Lydia Temoscho is directing one of several clinical research projects that seek to determine the extent that psychological counseling helps to supplement the medical treatment of serious disease.
Option Elimination -
That introduces a relative clause modifying "projects," so we need plural seek.
Just for clarity
What is the difference between "help in ING" and "help to"/The right usage for extent is - the extent of or the extent to which
"Help in" is used when we want to say that the assistance contributes to achieving a specific goal. E.g., The new software will help in improving productivity. Here, "the new software" contributes to achieving a specific goal which is improving productivity.
"Help to" is used when we say that the assistance enables someone to perform a specific task. E.g., The tutor helps to develop student's problem-solving skills. Here, the assistance provided by the teacher enables the students to develop problem-solving skills)
The right usage for extent is - the extent of or the extent to which
The "extent of" is used when discussing a degree of something without mentioning a criteria or a specific condition. E.g., The report discussed the extent of environmental damage caused by the oil spill. Here, the report examined the degree or magnitude of the environmental damage.
The "extent to which" is used to discuss the degree to which something is true in relation to a specific condition or criterion. It is typically followed by a clause or phrase that provides more information about the specific condition or criterion being evaluated.
E.g., The study examined the extent to which technology influences students' learning outcomes. Here, the study analyzed the degree or level to which technology impacts learning outcomes.
(A) seek to determine the extent that psychological counseling helps to supplement - the "extent to which" is preferred here as we have a criteria here at the end regarding how helpful psychological counseling is in supplementing the medical treatment of serious disease.
(B) seek to determine how helpful psychological counseling is in supplementing - In our case; we want to say that the assistance provided in terms of "psychological counseling" is how helpful it is to achieve a specific goal, which is the medical treatment of a serious disease. Also, the plural "seek" agrees with the plural "projects."
(C) seeks to determine how helpful psychological counseling is to supplement - SV issues.
(D) seeks to determine to what extent psychological counseling is a help in supplementing - SV issues.
(E) seeks to determine the extent that psychological counseling is helpful in supplementing - SV Issues
Option Elimination -
That introduces a relative clause modifying "projects," so we need plural seek.
Just for clarity
What is the difference between "help in ING" and "help to"/The right usage for extent is - the extent of or the extent to which
"Help in" is used when we want to say that the assistance contributes to achieving a specific goal. E.g., The new software will help in improving productivity. Here, "the new software" contributes to achieving a specific goal which is improving productivity.
"Help to" is used when we say that the assistance enables someone to perform a specific task. E.g., The tutor helps to develop student's problem-solving skills. Here, the assistance provided by the teacher enables the students to develop problem-solving skills)
The right usage for extent is - the extent of or the extent to which
The "extent of" is used when discussing a degree of something without mentioning a criteria or a specific condition. E.g., The report discussed the extent of environmental damage caused by the oil spill. Here, the report examined the degree or magnitude of the environmental damage.
The "extent to which" is used to discuss the degree to which something is true in relation to a specific condition or criterion. It is typically followed by a clause or phrase that provides more information about the specific condition or criterion being evaluated.
E.g., The study examined the extent to which technology influences students' learning outcomes. Here, the study analyzed the degree or level to which technology impacts learning outcomes.
(A) seek to determine the extent that psychological counseling helps to supplement - the "extent to which" is preferred here as we have a criteria here at the end regarding how helpful psychological counseling is in supplementing the medical treatment of serious disease.
(B) seek to determine how helpful psychological counseling is in supplementing - In our case; we want to say that the assistance provided in terms of "psychological counseling" is how helpful it is to achieve a specific goal, which is the medical treatment of a serious disease. Also, the plural "seek" agrees with the plural "projects."
(C) seeks to determine how helpful psychological counseling is to supplement - SV issues.
(D) seeks to determine to what extent psychological counseling is a help in supplementing - SV issues.
(E) seeks to determine the extent that psychological counseling is helpful in supplementing - SV Issues
