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It is unclear whether chimpanzees are unique among nonhuman species in their ability to learn behaviors from one another, or if, when other animals are studied in as much depth, similar patterns would be found.
(A) if, when other animals are studied in as much depth, similar patterns would be found.
(B) if other animals were studied with as much depth they would exhibit similar patterns.
(C) would similar patterns be found in other animals if they were studied in as much depth.
(D) whether similar patterns would be exhibited in other animals that were studied with as much depth.
(E) whether other animals would exhibit similar patterns if they were studied in as much depth.
(A) if, when other animals are studied in as much depth, similar patterns would be found.
(B) if other animals were studied with as much depth they would exhibit similar patterns.
(C) would similar patterns be found in other animals if they were studied in as much depth.
(D) whether similar patterns would be exhibited in other animals that were studied with as much depth.
(E) whether other animals would exhibit similar patterns if they were studied in as much depth.
10 Aug 2010, 15:04
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I agree with seekmba and temp33-- the most efficient split on this one is "if" versus "whether." If you cut out the fat between the structure words you can see the parallel structure needed: "whether...or....whether." Parallelism is really powerful and one of the fastest ways to slice through a wordy question.
Additionally, the meaning difference between "whether" and "if" dictates you use "whether." This distinction definitely comes up on the exam. Here the parallelism helps you out but that clue might not always be present.
* "if" is used to expression a condition--Ex: I will catch a cold IF I don't wear my hat. (IF something happens--in this case me not wearing my hat-- a CONSEQUENCE will occur)
*"whether" is used to indicate alternatives--Ex: I don't know WHETHER I like that hat. (Either I like it or I don't)
In this case the correct answer contains both "if" and "whether." The condition ("if they were studied") has two possible consequences--the other animals may exhibit similar patterns, or they may not. These alternatives are correctly shown by the usage of "whether.")
Additionally, the meaning difference between "whether" and "if" dictates you use "whether." This distinction definitely comes up on the exam. Here the parallelism helps you out but that clue might not always be present.
* "if" is used to expression a condition--Ex: I will catch a cold IF I don't wear my hat. (IF something happens--in this case me not wearing my hat-- a CONSEQUENCE will occur)
*"whether" is used to indicate alternatives--Ex: I don't know WHETHER I like that hat. (Either I like it or I don't)
In this case the correct answer contains both "if" and "whether." The condition ("if they were studied") has two possible consequences--the other animals may exhibit similar patterns, or they may not. These alternatives are correctly shown by the usage of "whether.")
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Dear Friends,
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
Concepts tested here: Idioms + Grammatical Construction + Awkwardness/Redundancy
• “if” is used to refer to phrases that lead to a “then” clause, and “whether" is used for showing alternatives; "whether" generally wins over "if" on GMAT.
• Information vital to the core meaning of the sentence cannot be placed between commas.
• The correct, idiomatic construction is "in depth".
A: This answer choice incorrectly uses "if" to show alternatives; remember, “if” is used to refer to phrases that lead to a “then” clause, and “whether" is used for showing alternatives. Further, Option A incorrectly places information vital to the core meaning of the sentence - the fact that other animals would exhibit similar patterns in the event that they are studied in as much depth - between commas; remember, information vital to the core meaning of the sentence cannot be placed between commas. Additionally, Option A uses the passive construction "similar patterns would be found", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
B: This answer choice incorrectly uses "if" to show alternatives; remember, “if” is used to refer to phrases that lead to a “then” clause, and “whether" is used for showing alternatives. Further, Option B incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "with...depth"; remember, the correct, idiomatic construction is "in depth".
C: This answer choice incorrectly uses "would" to show alternatives; remember, "whether" is used to show alternatives. Further, Option C uses the passive construction "would similar patterns be found", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
D: This answer choice incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "with...depth"; remember, the correct, idiomatic construction is "in depth". Further, Option D uses the passive construction "similar patterns would be exhibited", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
E: Correct. This answer choice correctly and idiomatically uses "whether" to show alternatives. Further, Option E correctly uses the idiomatic construction "in...depth". Additionally, Option E avoids the grammatical construction error seen in Option A, as it does not place any information between commas. Besides, Option E is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
Hence, E is the best answer choice.
To understand the concept of "If" versus "Whether" on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~1 minute):
To understand the usage of a pair of commas on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~4 minutes):
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
Here is a detailed explanation to this question-
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It is unclear whether chimpanzees are unique among nonhuman species in their ability to learn behaviors from one another, or if, when other animals are studied in as much depth, similar patterns would be found.
(A) if, when other animals are studied in as much depth, similar patterns would be found.
(B) if other animals were studied with as much depth they would exhibit similar patterns.
(C) would similar patterns be found in other animals if they were studied in as much depth.
(D) whether similar patterns would be exhibited in other animals that were studied with as much depth.
(E) whether other animals would exhibit similar patterns if they were studied in as much depth.
(A) if, when other animals are studied in as much depth, similar patterns would be found.
(B) if other animals were studied with as much depth they would exhibit similar patterns.
(C) would similar patterns be found in other animals if they were studied in as much depth.
(D) whether similar patterns would be exhibited in other animals that were studied with as much depth.
(E) whether other animals would exhibit similar patterns if they were studied in as much depth.
Concepts tested here: Idioms + Grammatical Construction + Awkwardness/Redundancy
• “if” is used to refer to phrases that lead to a “then” clause, and “whether" is used for showing alternatives; "whether" generally wins over "if" on GMAT.
• Information vital to the core meaning of the sentence cannot be placed between commas.
• The correct, idiomatic construction is "in depth".
A: This answer choice incorrectly uses "if" to show alternatives; remember, “if” is used to refer to phrases that lead to a “then” clause, and “whether" is used for showing alternatives. Further, Option A incorrectly places information vital to the core meaning of the sentence - the fact that other animals would exhibit similar patterns in the event that they are studied in as much depth - between commas; remember, information vital to the core meaning of the sentence cannot be placed between commas. Additionally, Option A uses the passive construction "similar patterns would be found", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
B: This answer choice incorrectly uses "if" to show alternatives; remember, “if” is used to refer to phrases that lead to a “then” clause, and “whether" is used for showing alternatives. Further, Option B incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "with...depth"; remember, the correct, idiomatic construction is "in depth".
C: This answer choice incorrectly uses "would" to show alternatives; remember, "whether" is used to show alternatives. Further, Option C uses the passive construction "would similar patterns be found", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
D: This answer choice incorrectly uses the unidiomatic construction "with...depth"; remember, the correct, idiomatic construction is "in depth". Further, Option D uses the passive construction "similar patterns would be exhibited", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
E: Correct. This answer choice correctly and idiomatically uses "whether" to show alternatives. Further, Option E correctly uses the idiomatic construction "in...depth". Additionally, Option E avoids the grammatical construction error seen in Option A, as it does not place any information between commas. Besides, Option E is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
Hence, E is the best answer choice.
To understand the concept of "If" versus "Whether" on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~1 minute):
To understand the usage of a pair of commas on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~4 minutes):
All the best!
Experts' Global Team
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