Once common in all areas of North America now unlike coyotes absent

Question

Once common in all areas of North America now unlike coyotes  absent in the northeastern United States.

A. Once common in all areas of North America, now, unlike coyotes,

B. Wolves, once common in all areas of North America, now, unlike coyotes,

C. Though once common in all areas of North America, wolves, unlike coyotes, are now

D. Having once been common in all areas of North America, unlike coyotes, are now

E. The wolf, once common in all areas of North America, now, unlike the coyote,

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daagh · Answer

Thee is some problem in the transcription of the text. There is no mention of wolves at all in it or in A. Please rectify asap

NiftyNiffler · Answer

Once common in all areas of North America now unlike coyotes  absent in the northeastern United States.

A. Once common in all areas of North America, now, unlike coyotes,  -- Wolves/wolf is missing from the text. This also don't have a main verb.

B. Wolves, once common in all areas of North America, now, unlike coyotes,  -- It doesn't have a main verb either

C. Though once common in all areas of North America, wolves, unlike coyotes, are now  -- Correct, wolves to coyotes comparison

D. Having once been common in all areas of North America, unlike coyotes, are now  -- Wolves/wolf missing, also Having once been is wrong usage of gerund.

E. The wolf, once common in all areas of North America, now, unlike the coyote,  -- same as A/B

So,  C

Abhi077 · Answer

The question is correct as it is. Missing subject /main verb is a part of the error

akshaygundeti · Answer

Once common in all areas of North America now unlike coyotes absent

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