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Re: Research in cell-engendered immunity until recently is concerned not [#permalink]
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Hi Daagh,

Very interesting - the question was straight from an RC!

For (E), yes the more salient point is that in eliminating the 'not only...but also' construction, (E) creates an entirely different meaning.

Hmm, I wonder how many SC questions are lifted from RC passages :).
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Re: Research in cell-engendered immunity until recently is concerned not [#permalink]
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Original RC passage:

Recent research in cell-mediated immunity has been concerned not only with the development of new and better vaccines, but also with the problem of transplanting tissues and organs from one organism to another, for although circulating antibodies play a part in the rejection of transplanted tissues, the primary role is played by cell-mediated reactions. ( Source: Internet, probably the 1000 RC series)

Sorry, when I edited the passage to suit SC purposes, I thought I precised it: I don't seem to have. My version is as long as the original.
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Re: Research in cell-engendered immunity until recently is concerned not [#permalink]
Tough one but tense is key here. The Present perfect accurately captures the time essence of the problem hence "has been" is the correct tense.

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