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Many of the frog’s anatomical features—such as its long sticky tongue—is adapted to its insectivorous diet.

A) Many of the frog’s anatomical features—such as its long sticky tongue—is
B) Many from the frog’s anatomical features—such as its long sticky tongue—are
C) Many of the frog’s features that are anatomical—such as its long sticky tongue—is
D) Many of the frog’s anatomical features—such as its long sticky tongue—are
E) Many of the frog’s features that are anatomical—such as its long sticky tongue—are

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 many of the frog's anatomical features, for example, its long sticky tongue, are adapted to its insectivorous diet.

Concepts tested here: Subject-Verb Agreement + Meaning + Awkwardness/Redundancy

• "many", "any", "none", "all", and "some" can be plural or singular, depending on the number of the noun they refer to.

A:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural phrase "Many...features" with the singular verb "is"; here, "Many" is plural because it refers to the plural noun "features"; remember, "many", "any", "none", "all", and "some" can be plural or singular, depending on the number of the noun they refer to.

B:
1/ This answer choice alters the meaning of the sentence through the phrase "Many from"; the use of "from" leads to an incoherent meaning; the intended meaning is that many of the frog's anatomical features, for example, its long sticky tongue, are adapted to its insectivorous diet.

C:
1/ This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural phrase "Many...features" with the singular verb "is"; here, "Many" is plural because it refers to the plural noun "features"; remember, "many", "any", "none", "all", and "some" can be plural or singular, depending on the number of the noun they refer to.
2/ Option C uses the needlessly wordy phrase "features that are anatomical", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.

D: Correct.
1/ This answer choice correctly refers to the plural phrase "Many...features" with the plural verb "are".
2/ Option D uses the phrase "Many of", conveying the intended meaning - that many of the frog's anatomical features, for example, its long sticky tongue, are adapted to its insectivorous diet.
3/ Option D is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.

E:
1/ This answer choice uses the needlessly wordy phrase "features that are anatomical", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.

Hence, D is the best answer choice.

To understand the concept of "Many", "Any", "None", "All", and "Some" on GMAT, you may want to watch the following video (~1 minute):



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