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In the 1950s, when the Chrysler Corporation sponsored a live television show about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, it forbade the actors to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater because it did not want to plug the competition.
(A) it forbade the actors to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater because it
(B) they forbade the actors from mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theater because they
(C) it was forbidden to mention Lincoln or the Ford Theater as they
(D) the actors were forbidden to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater because they
(E) the actors were forbidden from mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theater, since they
(A) it forbade the actors to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater because it
(B) they forbade the actors from mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theater because they
(C) it was forbidden to mention Lincoln or the Ford Theater as they
(D) the actors were forbidden to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater because they
(E) the actors were forbidden from mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theater, since they
15 Nov 2019, 04:48
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The critical issue is what the pronoun 'they' in the second leg refers to.
It can refer to neither the Chrysler nor the Ford Theater, as both are singular. We cannot also logically justify that the actors forbade themselves. Therefore the use of the plural 'they' is wrong and choices B through E are out.
A is the correct one.
It can refer to neither the Chrysler nor the Ford Theater, as both are singular. We cannot also logically justify that the actors forbade themselves. Therefore the use of the plural 'they' is wrong and choices B through E are out.
A is the correct one.
05 Oct 2021, 05:36
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Dear Friends,
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
Meaning is crucial to solving this problem:
Understanding the intended meaning is key to solving this question; the intended core meaning of this sentence is that when the Chrysler Corporation sponsored a live television show about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, it forbade the actors to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater.
Concepts tested here: Pronouns + Meaning + Verb Forms + Awkwardness/Redundancy
• For referring to the purpose or intent of an action, the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb” – “to + mention” in this sentence) is preferred over the present participle verb form ("verb+ing" – “mentioning” in this sentence).
A: Correct. This answer choice correctly uses the singular pronoun “it” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option A uses the phrases "it forbade the actors", “Lincoln’s name”, and “the Ford Theater”, conveying the intended meaning- that when the Chrysler Corporation sponsored a live television show about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, it forbade the actors to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater. Additionally, Option A uses the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb” – “to + mention” in this sentence) to refer to the intent of the action “forbade”. Besides, Option A is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
B: This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option B alters the meaning of the sentence through the phrase “mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theater”; the construction of this phrase incorrectly implies that the actors were forbidden from mentioning mentioning "Lincoln" or the "Ford Theatre" at all ; the intended meaning is that the actors were forbidden from mentioning Lincoln's or the Ford Theatre's names. Additionally, Option B uses the present participle (“verb+ing” – “mentioning” in this sentence) to refer to the intent of the verb “forbade”; please remember, for referring to the purpose or intent of an action, the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb”) is preferred over the present participle verb form ("verb+ing" – “mentioning” in this sentence).
C: This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option C alters the meaning of the sentence through the phrases “it was forbidden” and "Lincoln or the Ford Theater"; the omission of the phrase “the actors” and the word "name" incorrectly implies that the Chrysler Corporation forbade all people from mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theatre; the intended meaning is that the Chrysler Corporation specifically forbade the actors to mention the name of Lincoln or the name of the Ford Theatre.
D: Trap. This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option D uses the passive voice construction “the actors were forbidden to mention”, rendering it needlessly indirect.
E: Trap. This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option D uses the passive voice construction “the actors were forbidden to mention”, rendering it needlessly indirect. Additionally, Option E uses the present participle (“verb+ing” – “mentioning” in this sentence) to refer to the intent of the verb “were forbidden”; please remember, for referring to the purpose or intent of an action, the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb”) is preferred over the present participle verb form ("verb+ing" – “mentioning” in this sentence).
Hence, A is the best answer choice.
To understand the concept of "Infinitive vs Present Participles" on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~2 minutes):
All the best!
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Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
Bunuel
Meaning is crucial to solving this problem:
Understanding the intended meaning is key to solving this question; the intended core meaning of this sentence is that when the Chrysler Corporation sponsored a live television show about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, it forbade the actors to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater.
Concepts tested here: Pronouns + Meaning + Verb Forms + Awkwardness/Redundancy
• For referring to the purpose or intent of an action, the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb” – “to + mention” in this sentence) is preferred over the present participle verb form ("verb+ing" – “mentioning” in this sentence).
A: Correct. This answer choice correctly uses the singular pronoun “it” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option A uses the phrases "it forbade the actors", “Lincoln’s name”, and “the Ford Theater”, conveying the intended meaning- that when the Chrysler Corporation sponsored a live television show about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, it forbade the actors to mention Lincoln’s name or the name of the Ford Theater. Additionally, Option A uses the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb” – “to + mention” in this sentence) to refer to the intent of the action “forbade”. Besides, Option A is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
B: This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option B alters the meaning of the sentence through the phrase “mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theater”; the construction of this phrase incorrectly implies that the actors were forbidden from mentioning mentioning "Lincoln" or the "Ford Theatre" at all ; the intended meaning is that the actors were forbidden from mentioning Lincoln's or the Ford Theatre's names. Additionally, Option B uses the present participle (“verb+ing” – “mentioning” in this sentence) to refer to the intent of the verb “forbade”; please remember, for referring to the purpose or intent of an action, the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb”) is preferred over the present participle verb form ("verb+ing" – “mentioning” in this sentence).
C: This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option C alters the meaning of the sentence through the phrases “it was forbidden” and "Lincoln or the Ford Theater"; the omission of the phrase “the actors” and the word "name" incorrectly implies that the Chrysler Corporation forbade all people from mentioning Lincoln or the Ford Theatre; the intended meaning is that the Chrysler Corporation specifically forbade the actors to mention the name of Lincoln or the name of the Ford Theatre.
D: Trap. This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option D uses the passive voice construction “the actors were forbidden to mention”, rendering it needlessly indirect.
E: Trap. This answer choice incorrectly uses the plural pronoun “they” to refer to the singular noun “Chrysler Corporation”. Further, Option D uses the passive voice construction “the actors were forbidden to mention”, rendering it needlessly indirect. Additionally, Option E uses the present participle (“verb+ing” – “mentioning” in this sentence) to refer to the intent of the verb “were forbidden”; please remember, for referring to the purpose or intent of an action, the infinitive verb form (“to + base form of verb”) is preferred over the present participle verb form ("verb+ing" – “mentioning” in this sentence).
Hence, A is the best answer choice.
To understand the concept of "Infinitive vs Present Participles" on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~2 minutes):
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
