Just like the background in art history needed by an archaeologist in

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Just like the background in art history needed by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the  nautical archaeologist needs specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.

(A) Just like the background in art history needed by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the

(B) Just as an archaeologist who needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, a

(C) Just as an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, so a

(D) Like the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history, so the

(E) As evaluating finds of ancient art requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history, so the

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ChrisLele · Accepted Answer

Just like the background in art history need by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the  nautical archaeologist needs specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.

A) Just like the background in art history  needed by an archaeologist  in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the

The passive construction, 'needed by...' is wordy.

B) Just as an archaeologist  who  needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, a

We do not want to use the relative pronoun 'who', which in this case, limits the scope of archaeologists. We want to make sure that we are comparing 'archaeologist needs' to 'nautical archaeologist needs', thereby maintaining parallelism.

C)  Just as  an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art,  so  a

The proper idiomatic construction, 'just as...so' is combined with the proper parallelism: 'archaeologist needs'...'nautical archaeologist needs'. The Answer

D)  Like  the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history, so the

Improper idiomatic construction.

E)  As  evaluating finds of ancient art requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history, so the

Improper idiomatic construction.

ExpertsGlobal5 · Answer

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 meaning of this sentence is that the nautical archaeologist needs specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks, in the same way, that an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art.

Concepts tested here: Meaning + Comparisons

• The infinitive verb form ("to + base form of the verb" - "to + evaluate" in this sentence) is the preferred construction for showing the intent or purpose of an action.
• A comparison must always be made between similar elements.

A:  This answer choice incorrectly compares "the background in art history" to "the nautical archaeologist"; please remember, a comparison must always be made between similar elements.

B:  This answer choice incorrectly compares the noun "an archaeologist" to the clause "a nautical archaeologist needs...shipwrecks"; please remember, a comparison must always be made between similar elements.

C:   Correct.  This answer choice correctly compares the clauses "an archaeologist needs...ancient art" and "a nautical archaeologist needs...to understand shipwrecks. Further, Option C uses the phrase "to evaluate finds of ancient art"; the use of the infinitive verb form ("to + base form of the verb" - "to + evaluate" in this sentence) conveys the intended meaning - that the archaeologist needs a background in art history for the purpose of evaluating finds of ancient art; please remember, the infinitive verb form ("to + base form of the verb" - "to + evaluate" in this sentence) is the preferred construction for showing intent or purpose of an action.

D:  This answer choice incorrectly compares the noun "the archaeologist" to the clause "the nautical archaeologist needs...shipwrecks"; please remember, a comparison must always be made between similar elements. Further, Option D alters the meaning of the sentence through the phrase "and requires a background in art history"; the construction of this phrase incorrectly implies that the archaeologist evaluates finds of ancient art and   as a separate action   requires a background in art history; the intended meaning is that the archaeologist requires a background in art history   for the purpose of   evaluating finds of ancient art.

E:  This answer choice incorrectly compares "evaluating finds of ancient art requires...art history" -- the act of evaluating finds of ancient art requiring an archaeologist with a background in art history to "the nautical archaeologist needs...shipwrecks" -- the act of the nautical archaeologist needing specialized knowledge of the history of ship design; please remember, a comparison must always be made between similar elements.

Hence, C is the best answer choice.

All the best!
Experts' Global Team

ichha148 · Answer

I thought C and then checked spoiler

Problem with B - First , there is no need for Who
 Second , there should be a comma before "Who"

vannu · Answer

Just like the background in art history need by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the nautical archaeologist  needs  specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.

B) Just as an archaeologist  who needs  a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, a - Parallelism error 
C) Just as an archaeologist  needs  a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, so a 
 
OA - C

rs2010 · Answer

C has correct idiom just as... so

E would have been more apt because it avoids just, since just is always wordy, but it breaks parallelism

plui31 · Answer

How about D? I thought "Like" is used to describe a noun.

bschooladmit · Answer

Please check the word "evaluates" in D, changes the meaning intended.

thevenus · Answer

A) Just like the background in art history  needed by  an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the
B)  Just as  an archaeologist who needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art,  a 
C)  Just as   an archaeologist needs  a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art,  so a  
D)  Like  the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history,  so the 
E)  As  evaluating finds of ancient art requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history,  so  the

As we can see the BOLD letters mismatch with their BOLD mates, option (C) has the best usage of "just as...so"
needs a background is placed paralleled with needs specialized .

anshunadir · Answer

Just like the background in art history need by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the  nautical archaeologist needs specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.

A) Just like the background in art history needed by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art,   the incorrect for multiple reasons
1. Lacks parallelism 2. passive construction 3. Just like is bad,bad,bad  
B) Just as an archaeologist  who  needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, a    who is unneccessary  
C) Just as an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, so a   correct idiom just as...so, maintains parallelism  
D)  Like  the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history,  so  the    incorrect idiom  
E) As evaluating finds of ancient art requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history, so the   meaning issue

mejia401 · Answer

Just like the background in art history needed by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the  nautical archaeologist needs specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.

First look:   idiom(just as, so), parallelism, like versus as

A) Just like the background in art history needed by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the  Wrong - "just like" is not an idiom; "like" as a preposition carries nouns follow (never clauses); verb tense "needed is not parallel with "needs"; "so" needed to complete idiom ("just as, so")

B) Just as an archaeologist who needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, a  Wrong - "Just as" in first clause must have "so" in second clause; relative pronoun "who" is not parallel with second clause

C) Just as an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, so a  Correct

D) Like the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history, so the  Wrong - "like" and "so" are not idiomatic; "like" as a preposition carries nouns follow (never clauses); "who" is not parallel with second clause

E) As evaluating finds of ancient art requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history, so the  Wrong - clauses are not parallel, so the idiom (as x, so y) does not work

IMO C

King407 · Answer

A) Just  like  the background in art history  needed by  an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the ---  Passive 
B) Just as an archaeologist  who  needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, a ---  ambiguous pronoun 
C) Just  as  an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art,  so  a ---  Correct use of Idiom 
D)  Like  the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history,  so  the --  incorrect idiom 
E)  As  evaluating finds of ancient art requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history,  so  the --  incorrect idiom

Hence answer is C

daagh · Answer

A) Just like the background in art history needed by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the ------- compares a background with the nautical archaeologist; wrong  
B) Just as an archaeologist who needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, a ---  an archeologist, a person’ is compared with what the nautical archeologist needs – unparallel comparison.  
C) Just as an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, so a ---  correct comparison.  
D) Like the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history, so the -- - so is redundant  
E) As evaluating finds of ancient art requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history, so the -- ‘ evaluation’, an action is compared with a person; wrong.

LogicGuru1 · Answer

Just like the background in art history need by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the  nautical archaeologist needs specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.

This question boils down to correct idiom and proper placement of modifier to make parallel comparison
 F irst of all back ground in art history cannot be compared with archeologist. Archeologist should be compared with archaeologist.
Secondly the correct idiom is   Just as X, So Y  
 With this knowledge, the correct answer can be vetted in less than 10 seconds.

A)  Just like  the  background in art  history needed by an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the
Wrong:- background in art is compared with archeologist. Wrong idiom.

B) Just as an archaeologist who needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art,  a :-  missing "SO" 
WRONG:- wrong idiom. Just as needs "so" to make it idiomatic.

C)  Just as an archaeologist  needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art,  so a 
CORRECT:- right comparison between archeologist and archeologist. Correct idiom Just asX, So y
 
D)  Like the archaeologist  who evaluates finds of ancient art and requires a background in art history, so  the
WRONG:- Incorrect Idiom

E)  As evaluating finds of ancient art  requires an archaeologist who has the background in art history, so the
WRONG:- "find of ancient art" is being compared with "archeologist"

Prasannathawait · Answer

Thanks. Wonderful explanation. 
Cleared the dilemma between B and C completely.

dabaobao · Answer

Main Issue: 
Idiom: "Just as X, so Y"

(A) Just  like  the background in art  history needed by  an archaeologist in order to evaluate finds of ancient art, the  - Wrong: 1) Idiom 2) Parallelism

(B) Just as an archaeologist  who needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art , a  - Wrong: 1) Structure: Missing verb

(C) Just as an archaeologist needs a background in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, so a  - Correct

(D) Like the archaeologist who evaluates finds of ancient art  and requires a background  in art history,  so  the  - Wrong: 1) Idiom 2) Meaning

(E) As evaluating finds of ancient art requires an  archaeologist who has the background  in art history,  so  the  - Wrong: 1) Idiom 2) Meaning

NikhilST · Answer

Hello Chris

I understand why the option C is the correct choice, but for better conceptual understanding, could you please elaborate on how 'who' acts as a limiter?
By limiting, do you mean that an archaeologist (in general terms) is being limited to an archaeologist (with a art history background only)?
I ask so because what I just mentioned above does not make complete sense to me when I try to comprehend the sentence in such way.

unraveled · Answer

NikhilST 
Take a look at the non-underlined part. It says - 
'nautical archaeologist needs specialized knowledge of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.' From structure point of view it is like 
Noun + Verb + Object1 + Infinitive Verb + Object 2

As we can see that we are comparing two things, most likely the verb clause, we must have the two comparable elements in similar structure and voice. Also idiom used is 'Just as X, so Y. 
Note that there is no limiting modifier here in Y element(nautical ... shipwrecks). So we don't need one.
And from meaning point of view we are comparing the archaeologist and nautical engineers in general. Using 'who' restricts the scope of generality i.e. it is not a generic comparison anymore. Using 'who' makes use of an essential modifier in X which is unnecessary as no such essential modifier is there in Y.

HTH.

shreyajain01 · Answer

Look at the latter part of the sentence - nautical  archaeologist  needs  specialized knowledge  of the history of ship design in order to understand shipwrecks.

This part should be parallel to the first part of the sentence. 
 Just like the background in  art history needed by an archaeologist  in order to evaluate finds of ancient art,

Hence C is the most suitable option
 Just as an  archaeologist needs a background  in art history to evaluate finds of ancient art, so a

C has Correct parallel structure.

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mba757 · Answer

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if didn't have the "who" in B, would the answer be correct? Or does B have to not only remove "who" but also add in "so" before "a nautical arch..."?

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