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Updated on: 31 Oct 2019, 09:45
Originally posted by gmatkillerdude on 13 Oct 2018, 09:08.
Last edited by Sajjad1994 on 31 Oct 2019, 09:45, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Sajjad1994 on 31 Oct 2019, 09:45, edited 1 time in total.
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It was found that camels, in contrast to horses', are not easily spooked by gunfire or shell detonations which, together with their hardiness, made them ideal for desert warfare.
A in contrast to horses',
B unlike horses,
C as contrasted with horses,
D unlike in case of horses
E opposed to horses,
A in contrast to horses',
B unlike horses,
C as contrasted with horses,
D unlike in case of horses
E opposed to horses,
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17 Oct 2018, 07:36
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Camels are compared with horses —> the correct answer should clearly indicate this
Answer choice analysis:
A in contrast to horses',
—> camels vs horses’ : Incorrect comparison —> Eliminate
B unlike horses,
—> Correct. Common structure: Unlike X, Y
C as contrasted with horses,
—> ‘As contrasted with’ is incorrect idiom to present contrast —> Eliminate
D unlike in case of horses
—> Camels vs in case of horses: Incorrect comparison —> Eliminate
E opposed to horses
—> Idiom error —> Eliminate
Hence, B is the correct answer
Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
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17 Oct 2018, 19:40
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Camels are compared with horses. So whenever a comparison is made, "Unlike" aptly plays the role of comparison than any other comparative forms. So it must be option B. Also in all other the options comparisons are not properly done with horses.
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