Bull78 wrote:
The javelin has a sharp point, which is more obviously dangerous than the discus; moreover, the discus is actually more likely to injure bystanders because, especially when wet, it can slip out of the thrower's hand and fly in a random trajectory.
a) javelin has a sharp point, which is more obviously dangerous than the discus; moreover,
b) javelin has a sharp point and is obviously more dangerous than the discus; however,
c) javelin's sharp point is obviously more dangerous than the discus, even though
d) javelin's sharp point makes it obviously more dangerous than the discus, even though
e) javelin, with its sharp point, is more obviously dangerous than the discus; however,
Wonder no one has chosen D here?.
My take:
a) javelin has a
sharp point, which is more obviously dangerous than the discus; moreover,
which modified point instead of javelin.
b) javelin has a sharp point and is obviously more dangerous than the discus
; however,
; is used to join independent clauses. however shows dependency from first clause.
c) javelin
's sharp point is obviously more dangerous than
the discus, even though
Incorrect comparison
d) javelin's sharp point makes it obviously more dangerous than the discus, even though
though bit wordy, doesnt have any grammatical error.
e) javelin, with its sharp point, is more obviously dangerous than the discus
; howeverincorrect use of ;. Dependent clauses are added. More obviously dangerous doesnt sound right , although I'm honestly not sure about this.
Correct Ans should be D.