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In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, three items are needed: a media source, or server,  that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

A) that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

B) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

C) which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

D) which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, that new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs do, and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

generis · Accepted Answer

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION Project SC Butler: Sentence Correction (SC2) • Issues tested → How to make a complicated list in English using colons and semicolons → that vs. which → like vs. such as • How to make a complicated list in English using colons and semicolons A semicolon joins two independent clauses (no coordinating conjunction!) and delineates items in a complicated list. → most native speakers do not know about this rule. Native speaker or not, you just have to learn how to use it. List: X blah blah blah; Y blah blah blah; and Z blah blah blah. The structure, rendered horizontally Full sentence + colon: complex list item #1 + semicolon; complex list item #2 + semicolon; AND complex list item #3. The structure, rendered vertically Introduction to list: item #1 that may be detailed and contain phrases or examples set off by commas; item #2 that may be detailed and contain phrases or examples set off by commas; AND item #3 that may be detailed and contain phrases or examples set off by commas. The structure, rendered horizontally, with some words for context Americans sometimes eat strange combinations of foods: toast with peanut butter, banana, and honey; waffles topped with syrup and fried chicken; and pizza with onions, ham, and pineapple. One last time, the simplest version FULL SENTENCE, probably setting up a list: item 1; item 2; and item 3. • Split #1: at the end of one part of a complicated list, use a semicolon, not a comma, to separate the list elements In options A, C, and E, a semicolon rather than a comma should be used at the end of the first list item, this way: In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, three items are needed: a media source, or server, that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos ; a receiver . . . ; and a translator . . . . Eliminate A, C, and E → in options A and C, in order to introduce examples, such as is preferred to like → in option E, two semicolons are missing. → Option E also needs a semicolon after "which new smart TVs often do" Commas are not enough to separate list items when the list is complicated. → in option C, the first which should be a that, -- even though a comma precedes which (and would precede that) because that comma flanks and is connected to the appositive a server. → corrected: THAT contains all the media pictures, music, and videos; → don't worry too much about whether --the information is essential (and hence should be delivered with no commas) or nonessential (in which case, use COMMA + which) ELIMINATE A, C, and E • split #2: option B vs. option D Option D contains a number of errors. D) which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, that new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format. • the first which should be a that (don't overthink this issue; I know of only one recent question that requires you to decide the that/which issue, and as is the case here, other errors exist) • to introduce examples, such as is preferred to like • the word that should not be preceded by a comma (because "that" signals essential information and this comma signals nonessential information) Option B is better. Option B -- correctly sets off the three items with semicolons; -- uses such as rather than like before a list of examples; and -- uses before new smart TVs often do. Option B is better than option D. Eliminate D. The best answer is B. NOTES Let's analyze option B a bit. → B) In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, three items are needed: a media source (, or server,) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard , which new “smart” TVs often do ; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format. (1) the phrase (, or server,) is an allowed parenthetical insert that refers to source and is not actually connected to the word "that." We therefore ignore the commas that flank the phrase "or server" when we analyze the word "that" Read the sentence as " . . . three items are needed: a media source . . . that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; . . . (2) the verb "do" can stand in for almost any verb in the English language. "Do" = "supports the DLNA standard." AntrikshR , yyou wrote

Um, the smart TVs are not "doing" the standards. There's no such thing as "doing" a standard. DO = supports the DLNA standard. → a receiver that supports the DLNA standard , which new “smart” TVs often do In other words, the smart TVs DO support the standards The pro-verb do is sort of like a generic verb that can stand in for almost any verb. → substitute the actual verb back in: . . . a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new "smart" TVs often support; . . . That works. So DO = SUPPORTS Sure. A list must contain similar grammatical parts of speech (all nouns, in this case)—not identically phrased constructions. It's okay if one item of three does not contain "essential" modification by a that-clause. A list would also be parallel if we had 1) adjective + noun; 2) adjective + noun; and 3) noun. So, too, is this list parallel: 1) noun + essential relative ("adjective") clause; 2) noun + essential relative ("adjective") clause; and 3) noun + nonessential relative (adjective) clause It's usually fine to challenge an author, especially when it's done so politely, as you have done here . . . We can tell the difference between curious challenge and righter-than-thou silliness. Wait. Rephrase. It's okay to challenge an author unless the author is GMAC .

Of course I must say this part (to all of you): if the question is official—never, never, never question the correct answer. You are wasting your time. GMAT answers are always correct. Better to spend your time figuring out why the answer is correct. COMMENTS Jks3000 , welcome to SC Butler. I am glad to see everyone. I like to see the learning that happens on these threads. I also like to "see" your personalities peek out of your answers. I'm pleased that people are taking risks. Well done. Please stay safe. Nice work!

Sumi1010 · Answer

Like  says that what follows is intended as a frame of reference to indicate the group of things you're talking about but is  itself not included  in the group. 
 Such as  means that what follows are examples of the things that are part of the group you're talking about. 
Here pictures, music, and videos are part of the group. So , "such as" is required.

In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, three items are needed: a media source, or server,
A) that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
 Incorrect for "Like"

B) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
 Semicolon = comma + conjunction. (semicolon is also used without conjunction only if there is independent clause)
Semicolon before  a receiver  is incorrect.

C) which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
 Incorrect for "Like" 
D) which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, that new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
 Incorrect for "Like" 
E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs do, and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
 Looks correct.

IMO  E .

Nipungupta9081 · Answer

IMO E

I think it's a run on Sentence. The last line starts with ;And.

And is used as Coordinating Conjunctions.

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AntrikshR · Answer

In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, 
three items   are needed : 
a media source, or server, that contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos, 
a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do ;  
and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
--Use of like for examples is not preferable in GMAT.
--a semicolon after often do indicates that the IC is getting over at that moment or there are only two items in the list and a new thought/ IC will follow. However, translator is a part of the three items. Hence it's incorrect.

A) that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
--Incorrect as explained above.

B) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
-- This version has corrected the issue with like. Also, the use of semicolon to represent the list of three items is fine.
--We can use semicolons for the list of items if any of the items contains comma.
e.g. Consider the below list:

Generis, the SC wizard
Bunuel, the mathematician
BB, the architect

So we can write : Generis, the SC wizard;Bunuel, the mathematician;and BB, the architect.
use of and after the last semicolon indicates the last item in the list and therefore it's perfectly fine.

C)  which  contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do ;  and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
--Issue with like and semicolon is still there.
--use of which is making the important info about items as additional info. Although the info presented for the items is important to distinguish the items.

D)  which  contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos ;  a receiver that supports the DLNA standard,  that  new “smart” TVs often do ;  and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
--Same errors as C
--, that is not correct
E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs do, and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
--We need a semicolon in between the list of items.

IMO B.

I still have few doubts :

1) How smart TVs  DO  the standards? IMO TVs can follow the standards but Is it ok to write TVs do the standard?
2) Media source  that contains ...a receiver  that supports  ..and a translator,  which will convert 
 Can we say the above three entities are parallel?

P.S: I am not challenging the author of the question, I am just curious to learn about the above usage. Cheers!

carouselambra · Answer

IMO E

First split can be checked using like vs such as.

In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, three items are needed: a media source, or server, that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

A) that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
The usage of 'like' is basically to compare two things. The usage of 'such as' is correct.

B) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
The usage of 'like' is basically to compare two things. The usage of 'such as' is correct, it is used to join clauses and quote examples as in the above sentence.
But, and a translator,  is wrong because of the use of semi-colon there.

C) which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
The usage of 'like' is basically to compare two things. The usage of 'such as' is correct, it is used to join clauses and quote examples. There are other minor errors as well.
Not sure why often is used here.
Usage of a semi-colon before  ;and  is incorrect because we are not really trying to join two random sentences.

D) which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, that new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
The usage of 'like' is basically to compare two things. The usage of 'such as' is correct, it is used to join clauses and quote examples. There are other minor errors as well.
The usage of semi-colon is unnecessary as we are not joining two separate sentences here. We are continuing the sentence with the basic structure as : X, Y and Z. X;Y; Z is not correct.

E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs do, and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.
 Correct .
The usage of 'like' is basically to compare two things. The usage of 'such as' is correct, it is used to join clauses and quote examples as in the above sentence.
We need not use a semi colon in the first place.
The skeleton of the sentence is perfect as well, check this out:
....three items are needed..X, that contains.., Y that supports DNA standard, which  new “smart” TVs do, and Z, which will convert files to a readable format.

dinesh2392 · Answer

Like is used for comparison and here it's incorrect. A, C, D out straight away

A)  that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

B) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

C)  which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

D)  which contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, that new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs do, and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

Confused between B & E.

I guess the following three sentences are dependent on the first sentence. They are continued explanations. So I will go with Comma and not Semicolon.

IMO E is Correct.

jhavyom · Answer

In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, three items are needed: a media source, or server, that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

Concepts tested:

1. Use of 'like' vs. 'such as' 
Use 'such as' to give examples.

Eliminate A, C, and D.

2. Use of semicolon to separate items that themselves contain commas.

B) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

Here the meaning is clear as the semicolon clearly separates the items in the list that itself contain commas.

E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs do, and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

Here, the sentence is OK but uses too many commas.
Choice B is more crisp than E

Choice B is the answer.

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prashant0099 · Answer

A, C, D out due to usage of like to give example.

B has semicolon which is not making list three elements perfectly parallel; I will go with E. it's completing the list with a comma only as of the previous two items.

waiting eagerly for OA to be published.

A) that contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

B) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos ;  a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

C) which contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

D) which contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, that new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs do, and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format

DinoPen · Answer

IMO B.

Cancel A,B,D due to the comparison of such as and like.
such as - > lists things
like -> comparison between nouns.

The primary difference between B and E is the use of commas and semi-colons. You can use semi-colons to list things (Also used for separating two independent clauses that share similar ideas). AND, this is much more concise and 'readable' than the use of commas.

ravigupta2912 · Answer

Frankly confused between B and E. I found the usage of semicolons fine in B and the usage of commas to separate the parallel elements in a list is also fine in E. It boils to diction and style here.

Awaiting the OA and OE here.

winterschool · Answer

In order to transfer media across a home from a computer to a television, three items are needed: a media source, or server, that contains all the media like pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.

A) that contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.  Incorrect

B)  that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.   Keeps

C) which contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, which new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.  Incorrect

D) which contains all the media  like  pictures, music, and videos; a receiver that supports the DLNA standard, that new “smart” TVs often do; and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.  Incorrect

E) that contains all the media such as pictures, music, and videos, a receiver that supports the DLNA standard,  which new “smart” TVs do , and a translator, which will convert files to a readable format.  Keeps

A, C & E - eliminate, for express example such as required, like is wrong

between B & E -

'which new “smart” TVs often do' VS 'which new “smart” TVs do'

B is better than E

B should be answer

Jks3000 · Answer

generis  Can you help with SC topic... I want to understand if "so that" and "in order to" can be used interchangeably in SC ?

Also,Earlier i read in some guide that "so as to" CANNOT be used in place of "in order to". It can only be used as "so CAUSE as to Effect".

Thanks

generis · Answer

Jks3000 , sure. Tomorrow.

I wrote at least two well-researched posts about this issue, but I'm too tired to remember what I found in my research. I am fairly sure that (1) "so as to" CAN be used in placed of "in order to," but (2) that usage on the GMAT is very rare, and (3) almost everyone thinks that "so as to" is forbidden. (In formal writing not on the GMAT, the phrase is fine.) I think I found 3 questions in which "so as to" was used. Then again, it's 4 a.m. and I am incredibly fog brained. You could also go here https://gmatclub.com/forum/advanced-search/ 1. select exact match 2. type (no quotation marks) so as to 3. in the "author" box, type generis 4. on the RHS, select Verbal - Sentence Correction That search will bring up all the posts in which I've addressed the issue I'll check back later after I've rested a bit. I hope that helps for now.

generis · Answer

The official explanation is  here .

Jks3000 · Answer

generis  Thankyou so much.. Is there any forum or page where we can directly ask you any doubt related to SC topic ?

Haardy7007 · Answer

I had read somewhere that we don’t use “,that” 🥲, we use “,which” that points to the noun preceded before the comma. Due to this logic, I selected wrong option.

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