In (A), "that" introduces a noun modifier, which means that it (generally) gives us more information about
the noun that comes right before the "that." "Elementary particles" comes right before the "that," so we're modifying "elementary particles."
There are certainly exceptions to this so-called "touch rule," so you do have to be a bit careful when determining exactly what is a violation of the rule. For more info about these exceptions and lots more fun with the word "that," check out
this article.
I hope that helps![
Hi
GMATNinja - I thought given "THAT" referred to
elementary particles, I
eliminated option A
My Reasoning : it cannot be
elementary particles that are produced in nuclear reactions. It cannot be
elementary particles that interact weakly with matter
It is the
neutrino's specifically that are produced in nuclear reactions. It is the
neutrino's specifically that interact weakly with matter
Hence i eliminated because "THAT" referred to
elementary particles and not
neutrino's[/quote][/quote][/quote]
Ram is a guy who is in red shirt.
jabhatta2 is a candidate who is preparing for GMAT.
According to your query, Ram is in red shirt , but not guy.
jabhatta2 is giving GMAT but not a candidate?
I think you get the point.
Similarly, what are neutrinos? neutrinos are elementary particles. Actually one of the elementary particles ( Ram is one of the guy/jabhatta is one of the candidate ). Which one are elementary particles ? The one that are produced in nuclear reaction. We care about specific elementary particles .
I hope it helps.
Hi
mSKR - so what you are saying is "THAT" refers to
neutrino's and not
elementary particles ?
Because
GMATNinja said above the opposite, i.e. THAT" referred to
elementary particles and not
neutrino'sGMATNinja - Please feel free to correct my interpretation of your statement
jabhatta2Yes,
That to refers to
elementary particles, but just read the part before
elementary particles. The option clearly says that neutrinos, themselves, are elementary particles. In the sentence structure,
that refers to
elementary particles but look at the overall meaning and not just one particular part of the sentence.