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01 Aug 2022, 04:57
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Hello expert,
Would you like yo throw some light on this question? I saw some people said there needs to be a comma before WHICH clause, but this explanation can not convince me.
Also, I feel there is a problem on E: “sentences allowing them to remain unconfined WHILE performing specific jobs”, there is an omission of subject in WHILE clause, so this means the subject will be the same as the preceding sentence, so the subject should be “community service sentences”. But if so, the meaning is illogical: while community service sentences perform specific jobs.
Eg: Tim is reading while eating. Here the omitted subject in WHILE clause should be “Tim”: Tim is reading while (Tim) is eating.
So confused...Pls help on this expert, and much thanks.
First, let's eliminate (D):Would you like yo throw some light on this question? I saw some people said there needs to be a comma before WHICH clause, but this explanation can not convince me.
Also, I feel there is a problem on E: “sentences allowing them to remain unconfined WHILE performing specific jobs”, there is an omission of subject in WHILE clause, so this means the subject will be the same as the preceding sentence, so the subject should be “community service sentences”. But if so, the meaning is illogical: while community service sentences perform specific jobs.
Eg: Tim is reading while eating. Here the omitted subject in WHILE clause should be “Tim”: Tim is reading while (Tim) is eating.
So confused...Pls help on this expert, and much thanks.
(D) sentences which allow them to remain unconfined in their performing of specific jobs beneficial to the public has
The main issue with this choice is the wording "remain unconfined in their performing of specific jobs."
That wording doesn't effectively convey a logical meaning. After, the idea that someone would remain unconfined in performing a job doesn't make sense since there's no way to be unconfined or confined in performing a job. A person could be confined or unconfined WHILE performing a job, but not IN performing a job.
Now, let's consider (E).
(E) sentences allowing them to remain unconfined while performing specific jobs that benefit the public has
The reduced clause "while performing ..." in (E) modifies "them to remain unconfined," and thus, "them" is the agent of "performing."
So, the meaning conveyed by the (E) version makes sense.
30 Aug 2022, 12:46
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Dear Friends,
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
Concepts tested here: Subject-Verb Agreement + Awkwardness/Redundancy
A:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the plural verb "have risen".
2/ Option A uses the needlessly wordy constructions "which allow the criminals" and "while they perform", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
B:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the plural verb "have risen".
2/ Option B uses the passive voice construction "while being allowed", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
C:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the plural verb "have risen".
2/ Option C uses the needlessly wordy construction "while they are allowed", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
D:
1/ This answer choice uses the needlessly wordy constructions "which allow them" and "in their performing", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
E: Correct.
1/ This answer choice correctly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the singular verb "has risen".
2/ Option E is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
Hence, E is the best answer choice.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
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In the last few years, the number of convicted criminals given community service sentences, which allow the criminals to remain unconfined while they perform specific jobs benefiting the public, have risen dramatically.
(A) sentences, which allow the criminals to remain unconfined while they perform specific jobs benefiting the public, have
(B) sentences, performing specific jobs that benefit the public while being allowed to remain unconfined, have
(C) sentences, performing specific jobs beneficial to the public while they are allowed to remain unconfined, have
(D) sentences which allow them to remain unconfined in their performing of specific jobs beneficial to the public has
(E) sentences allowing them to remain unconfined while performing specific jobs that benefit the public has
(A) sentences, which allow the criminals to remain unconfined while they perform specific jobs benefiting the public, have
(B) sentences, performing specific jobs that benefit the public while being allowed to remain unconfined, have
(C) sentences, performing specific jobs beneficial to the public while they are allowed to remain unconfined, have
(D) sentences which allow them to remain unconfined in their performing of specific jobs beneficial to the public has
(E) sentences allowing them to remain unconfined while performing specific jobs that benefit the public has
Concepts tested here: Subject-Verb Agreement + Awkwardness/Redundancy
A:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the plural verb "have risen".
2/ Option A uses the needlessly wordy constructions "which allow the criminals" and "while they perform", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
B:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the plural verb "have risen".
2/ Option B uses the passive voice construction "while being allowed", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
C:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the plural verb "have risen".
2/ Option C uses the needlessly wordy construction "while they are allowed", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
D:
1/ This answer choice uses the needlessly wordy constructions "which allow them" and "in their performing", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
E: Correct.
1/ This answer choice correctly refers to the singular noun phrase "number of convicted criminals" with the singular verb "has risen".
2/ Option E is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
Hence, E is the best answer choice.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
