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Much of the frog's anatomical features - such as its long sticky tongue - is adapted to its insectivorous diet.
(A) Much of the frog's anatomical features - such as its long sticky tongue - is
(B) Much from the frog's anatomical features - such as its long sticky tongue - are
(C) Much of the frog's features that are anatomical - such as its long sticky tongue - is
(D) Much of the frog's anatomical features - such as its long sticky tongue - are
(E) Much 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 core meaning of this sentence is that much of the frog's anatomical features are adapted to its insectivorous diet.
Concepts tested here: Subject-Verb Agreement + Meaning + Awkwardness/RedundancyA: Trap. This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "anatomical features" with the singular verb "is".
B: This answer choice alters the meaning of the sentence through the phrase "Much from"; the use of "from" leads to an incoherent meaning; the intended meaning is that much of the frog's anatomical features are adapted to its insectivorous diet.
C: This answer choice incorrectly refers to the plural noun "anatomical features" with the singular verb "is". Further, Option C uses the needlessly wordy phrase "features that are anatomical", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
D: Correct. THis answer choice correctly refers to the plural noun "anatomical features" with the plural verb "are". Further, Option D uses the construction "Much of", conveying the intended meaning - that much of the frog's anatomical features are adapted to its insectivorous diet. Additionally, Option D is free of any awkwardness or redundancy.
E: This answer choice uses the needlessly wordy phrase "features that are anatomical", leading to awkwardness and redundancy.
Hence, D is the best answer choice.All the best!
Experts' Global Team