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My breakdown of this official question -
New genetic evidence — together with recent studies of elephants’ skeletons, tusks, and other anatomical features — provide compelling support for classifying Africa’s forest elephants and its savanna elephants as separate species.
Here the only error that pops up is the subject-verb agreement error. The singular subject " New genetic evidence " doesn't goes with plural verb " provide " rather the correct usage should be " provides ". " Its " in the non-underlined part correctly refers to " Africa ".
Option D corrects that error and doesn't include any other changes hence it is the correct answer.
Hope that helps !
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New genetic evidence — together with recent studies of elephants’ skeletons, tusks, and other anatomical features — provide compelling support for classifying Africa’s forest elephants and its savanna elephants as separate species.
Option Elimination -
First, a bit of basics on the usage of "support"
Support for: This idiom indicates assistance or backing given to someone or something.
Example: The research findings provide support for the theory of evolution.
Support in: This idiom indicates favoring or endorsing a particular cause or idea.
Example: Many experts in the field of environmental conservation are in support of stricter regulations on carbon emissions, or The organization received overwhelming support in its efforts to provide clean drinking water to underprivileged communities.
Support from: This idiom indicates receiving assistance or endorsement from someone or something.
Example: The politician received strong support from his constituents.
Lack of support: This expression conveys the absence or insufficiency of assistance or backing.
Example: The project failed due to a lack of support from key stakeholders.
Provide support: This phrase indicates offering assistance or evidence to back up a claim or argument.
Example: The witness's testimony provides crucial support for the prosecution's case.
Support an argument: This expression is used to convey the act of providing evidence or reasons to justify a particular viewpoint.
Example: The author uses various statistics and examples to support his argument.
Moreover, mikemcgarry shared an essential usage of support, when support as a verb is followed by an object. And let's expand on this as it has broader implications.
This is true that when "support" as a verb is directly followed by an object, the intent is shown by "in + gerund." E.g., He supports his team in achieving their goals and aspirations
But this usage extends to other verbs beyond support as well. E.g., (But let me caution you, please don't take it as a rule as there are sufficient examples in which the same pattern is followed by infinitive).
The manager emphasizes the importance of teamwork in achieving project success.
She takes pride in supporting local businesses in their growth and development.
The coach guides athletes in improving their performance through rigorous training.
When we dig deeper, some verbs will take "in + gerund" construction, but others take infinitive constriction to show purpose, and some can use both. So, there is no need to cram this, but the key message is to familiarise yourself, and if you have an "in + gerund" usage, don't just eliminate the option. Look for other errors.
Verbs followed by an object + infinitive:
Advise: She advised her friend to take the job offer.
Allow: The teacher allows the students to work in groups.
Encourage: They encourage their children to pursue their passions.
Expect: The manager expects the team to meet the deadline.
Remind: He reminded his colleagues to submit their reports.
Verbs followed by an object + "in" + gerund:
Assist: They assist their clients in preparing legal documents.
Engage: The teacher engages the students in interactive discussions.
Support: The organization supports local artists in showcasing their work.
Involve: The project involves the team members in brainstorming sessions.
Help: She helps her colleagues in resolving technical issues.
It's important to note that while these patterns are common, there can be variations and exceptions in certain contexts. Additionally, some verbs can be followed by both an infinitive or "in" + gerund, depending on the intended meaning or emphasis:
Start: He started to read the book. (infinitive)
He started reading the book. ("in" + gerund)
Begin: The team began to implement the new strategy. (infinitive)
The team began implementing the new strategy. ("in" + gerund)
Continue: She continues to work on her research project. (infinitive)
She continues working on her research project. ("in" + gerund)
Like: I like to play tennis. (infinitive)
I like playing tennis. ("in" + gerund)
Both constructions are grammatically correct in these examples, but they may convey slightly different nuances or emphasis. The choice between using an infinitive or "in" + gerund should be based on the intended meaning and the idiomatic usage of the specific verb.
Back to our question now.
A. provide compelling support for classifying - SV issues. We need a singular "provides."
B. provide compelling support for the classification of - SV issues. We need a singular "provides."
C. provides compelling support to the classification of - "support for" as the correct usage here. This idiom indicates assistance or backing given to someone or something.
D. provides compelling support for classifying - ok.
E. provides compelling support to classify - "support for" as the correct usage here. This idiom indicates assistance or backing given to someone or something.
Option Elimination -
First, a bit of basics on the usage of "support"
Support for: This idiom indicates assistance or backing given to someone or something.
Example: The research findings provide support for the theory of evolution.
Support in: This idiom indicates favoring or endorsing a particular cause or idea.
Example: Many experts in the field of environmental conservation are in support of stricter regulations on carbon emissions, or The organization received overwhelming support in its efforts to provide clean drinking water to underprivileged communities.
Support from: This idiom indicates receiving assistance or endorsement from someone or something.
Example: The politician received strong support from his constituents.
Lack of support: This expression conveys the absence or insufficiency of assistance or backing.
Example: The project failed due to a lack of support from key stakeholders.
Provide support: This phrase indicates offering assistance or evidence to back up a claim or argument.
Example: The witness's testimony provides crucial support for the prosecution's case.
Support an argument: This expression is used to convey the act of providing evidence or reasons to justify a particular viewpoint.
Example: The author uses various statistics and examples to support his argument.
Moreover, mikemcgarry shared an essential usage of support, when support as a verb is followed by an object. And let's expand on this as it has broader implications.
This is true that when "support" as a verb is directly followed by an object, the intent is shown by "in + gerund." E.g., He supports his team in achieving their goals and aspirations
But this usage extends to other verbs beyond support as well. E.g., (But let me caution you, please don't take it as a rule as there are sufficient examples in which the same pattern is followed by infinitive).
The manager emphasizes the importance of teamwork in achieving project success.
She takes pride in supporting local businesses in their growth and development.
The coach guides athletes in improving their performance through rigorous training.
When we dig deeper, some verbs will take "in + gerund" construction, but others take infinitive constriction to show purpose, and some can use both. So, there is no need to cram this, but the key message is to familiarise yourself, and if you have an "in + gerund" usage, don't just eliminate the option. Look for other errors.
Verbs followed by an object + infinitive:
Advise: She advised her friend to take the job offer.
Allow: The teacher allows the students to work in groups.
Encourage: They encourage their children to pursue their passions.
Expect: The manager expects the team to meet the deadline.
Remind: He reminded his colleagues to submit their reports.
Verbs followed by an object + "in" + gerund:
Assist: They assist their clients in preparing legal documents.
Engage: The teacher engages the students in interactive discussions.
Support: The organization supports local artists in showcasing their work.
Involve: The project involves the team members in brainstorming sessions.
Help: She helps her colleagues in resolving technical issues.
It's important to note that while these patterns are common, there can be variations and exceptions in certain contexts. Additionally, some verbs can be followed by both an infinitive or "in" + gerund, depending on the intended meaning or emphasis:
Start: He started to read the book. (infinitive)
He started reading the book. ("in" + gerund)
Begin: The team began to implement the new strategy. (infinitive)
The team began implementing the new strategy. ("in" + gerund)
Continue: She continues to work on her research project. (infinitive)
She continues working on her research project. ("in" + gerund)
Like: I like to play tennis. (infinitive)
I like playing tennis. ("in" + gerund)
Both constructions are grammatically correct in these examples, but they may convey slightly different nuances or emphasis. The choice between using an infinitive or "in" + gerund should be based on the intended meaning and the idiomatic usage of the specific verb.
Back to our question now.
A. provide compelling support for classifying - SV issues. We need a singular "provides."
B. provide compelling support for the classification of - SV issues. We need a singular "provides."
C. provides compelling support to the classification of - "support for" as the correct usage here. This idiom indicates assistance or backing given to someone or something.
D. provides compelling support for classifying - ok.
E. provides compelling support to classify - "support for" as the correct usage here. This idiom indicates assistance or backing given to someone or something.
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