GMATNinja,
VeritasPrepKarishmaPlease explain whether we can compare singular to plural or vice-versa
Unlike other scholars, the eminent mythologist has concluded that the stories of
Gilgamesh and Osiris record the transition from the age of matriarchal religious authority
to that of patriarchal political power.
(A) Unlike other scholars, the eminent mythologist has concluded
(B) Unlike other scholars, the eminent mythologist’s conclusion
(C) Unlike other scholars, the eminent mythologist’s conclusion is
(D) Unlike those of other scholars, the eminent mythologist’s conclusions are
(E) The eminent mythologists, unlike those of other scholars, has concluded
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Rockets, like the airplane and the jet, were rapidly improved during World War II.
(A) Rockets, like the airplane and the jet, were
(B) The rocket, like airplanes and jets, was
(C) Rockets, like airplanes and jets, was
(D) The rocket, like the airplane and the jet, were
(E) The rocket, like the airplane and the jet, was
Hi fellow students and experts,
I correctly chose E, however, I do not see why B is incorrect.
The OA states that "Now, that modifying phrase, which begins with “like,” is one of comparison, and things being compared should be parallel. That is, we can't compare the plural “rockets”with the singular the “airplane and the jet,” in (A); nor can we compare the singular “the rocket” with the plural “airplanes and jets,” in (B)."
Could anyone please validate the OA? I thought that comparison may be used between singular and plural objects.
Thanks in advance!
Do you know the parallel markers...
And, both And, or neither nor, not but, not only, but also, from to, rather than and the comparison markers as, like, more than less than...when ever you see these markers do check that the items being compared are parallel and comparable. On the similar lines
you can't compare singular with plural items or vice-versa.Hope this clarifies your doubt.
Lets Kudos.