More and more couples wait before trying to start a family, the

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More and more couples wait before trying to start   a family,the average age of first time parenting is increasing

A)More and more couples wait before trying to start
B)As more and more couples wait before trying to start
C)As more and more couples wait before trying and starting
D)Although more and more couples wait before trying to start
E)Being that more and more couples are waiting before trying to start

sushant1412 · Answer

The first part is causation, while 2nd is the result. Hence A, D are ruled out. C has continuous in both verbs, which is wrong here. Causation is properly explained in B as compared to E, hence I chose B.

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mikemcgarry · Answer

Dear Kritesh , I'm happy to respond. :-)

This SC practice question is not bad. Here's my analysis. First of all, after the comma, in the non-underlined section, we have an independent clause. That could stand as a complete sentence all by itself: The average age of first-time parents is increasing . There's no conjunction at the comma, so what comes before the comma has to be a dependent clause (a.k.a a subordinate clause). Choice (A), makes the first part another independent clause, so this version has a comma splice, which is a symptomatic of a kind of run-on sentence . This is wrong. (B) is problem free, and correctly formulated with the first part as a dependent clause. In (C), " trying and starting " is a colloquial construction that is never appropriate for the GMAT. This is incorrect. Choice (D) is 100% grammatical correct, but logically wrong. If couples are waiting longer before starting to have kids, then this would be consistent with the average age increasing. Having the contrast word "although" doesn't make logical sense. This is incorrect. Choice (E) is so awkward that it should be taken out back and shot. This is incorrect. The only possible answer is (B) . This question is solid but easy: I could see where it might be challenging for non-native speakers, but for native English speakers, this would be relatively straightforward. Here's a more challenging SC practice question. Senator Charles Sumner Does all this make sense? Mike :-)

pushpitkc · Answer

Clear B!

Got there by POE.
 trying and starting  in Option C, does not sound right.
 Although , when added to the sentence in Option D creates
an unnecessary contrast and changes the original meaning of the sentence.
In Option E,  being  is not sure properly and the sentence is just awkward.
Option A is not clear because "As X, Y" clearly communicates the meaning of the sentence - X leads to Y

Bunuel · Answer

KAPLAN OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

STEP 1: READ THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE CAREFULLY, LOOKING FOR ERRORS 
This sentence contains two complete clauses, each with its own subject and verb. The subject of “wait” is “couples,” and the subject of “is increasing” is “age.” Two complete clauses should be joined with a conjunction, but this sentence has no conjunction and is thus a run-on. The correct answer will provide the sentence with a conjunction. Moreover, the logical relationship between clauses is one of cause and effect. The delay in starting a family in the first clause logically leads to an increase in the average age. So look for a choice that establishes that relationship. Finally, note that the junction between the clauses is not underlined, so the connector word cannot go there; it will have to place the first clause into the correct relationship with the second.

STEP 2: SCAN AND GROUP THE ANSWER CHOICES 
Choices (B) and (C) introduce “ s” at the beginning of the sentence. Choice (D) substitutes “ lthough,” and (E) uses “being that.”

STEP 3: ELIMINATE CHOICES UNTIL ONLY ONE REMAINS 
Eliminate (A) for omitting a connecting word. “Being that” is a weak, awkward construction, and on the GMAT an answer choice containing it will be wrong; eliminate (E). Choice (D) adds the conjunction “ lthough,” which indicates a contrast and therefore doesn’t make logical sense. (B) and (C) both start with “ s,” meaning “because,” which does make logical sense as a conjunction for this sentence. (C) changes “trying to start” to “trying and starting,” which is idiomatically incorrect. The correct answer is (B), which adds an appropriate conjunction and does not create any new errors. Read (B) back into the sentence to confirm:

As more and more couples wait before trying to start  a family, the average age of first-time parents is increasing.

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