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Updated on: 27 Sep 2017, 00:56
Originally posted by AbdurRakib on 23 Sep 2016, 14:12.
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Metals, pigments and other chemical substances used by ancient cultures were not always benign, as the use of toxic lead by ancient Romans in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—of both their aqueducts and their private homes demonstrate.
(A) the use of toxic lead by ancient Romans in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—of both their aqueducts and their private homes demonstrate
(B) demonstrated by the use of toxic lead in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—both of their aqueducts and their private homes by ancient Romans
(C) demonstrated by the toxic lead that ancient Romans used in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—of both their aqueducts and their private homes
(D) toxic lead used by ancient Romans in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—both of their aqueducts and of their private homes demonstrate
(E) the use by ancient Romans of toxic lead in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—of both their aqueducts and private homes demonstrates
(A) the use of toxic lead by ancient Romans in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—of both their aqueducts and their private homes demonstrate
(B) demonstrated by the use of toxic lead in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—both of their aqueducts and their private homes by ancient Romans
(C) demonstrated by the toxic lead that ancient Romans used in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—of both their aqueducts and their private homes
(D) toxic lead used by ancient Romans in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—both of their aqueducts and of their private homes demonstrate
(E) the use by ancient Romans of toxic lead in the plumbing—a word derived from the Latin word for “lead”—of both their aqueducts and private homes demonstrates
23 Sep 2016, 23:36
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In this topic, the meaning and comparison are important. The stimulus makes it clear that the metals are not benign as proven by Lead; we should not misconstrue it for the use of lead.
A is anyway wrong for the using the plural verb demonstrate.
B is wrong for using the altered intent of ‘the use of lead”. It is wrong to say- both of – ‘of both’ is the correct expression.
C. the best choice; is forthright in comparing metals with lead rather than the use of lead.
D. Lead requires a singular verb demonstrates.
E. The use of lead is wrong.
Nice question
A is anyway wrong for the using the plural verb demonstrate.
B is wrong for using the altered intent of ‘the use of lead”. It is wrong to say- both of – ‘of both’ is the correct expression.
C. the best choice; is forthright in comparing metals with lead rather than the use of lead.
D. Lead requires a singular verb demonstrates.
E. The use of lead is wrong.
Nice question
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If you notice, the question says
Metals, pigments and other chemical substances
The "lead" demonstrates that it is not benign. Its usage during ancient roman only adds more info about 'lead'.
With this thought in mind, re-read the sentence with option C again.
Metals, pigments and other chemical substances
To put in simple words-
Wives and girlfriends are known to be demanding, as demonstrated by my girlfriend who.......(It's too risky to complete the sentence. Let's leave it at that!
).I hope this (including the example I mentioned
) helps. 
