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sentence correction doubt 29 May 2017, 07:17
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The eastern European countries have huge financial problems, which the recession seems to be worsening.

Is this correct?
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sentence correction doubt 29 May 2017, 07:58
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Hi Janish,

recession can create people jobless in any country whether it is developed or undeveloped.
in Y2k , there was huge recession but were the lives sink at that time.
countless People lost job at that time
Have faith in yourself and target your dream school.

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sentence correction doubt 29 May 2017, 08:50
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Dear mbaaspirant80,
As mentioned in the topic, sentence correction doubt, I have asked this question from the grammar point of view. Because the phrase 'which the recession seems to be worsening' does not make sense to me.
Your help in explaining the phrase will be appreciated.

PS: this sentence is correct according to one of the leading GMAT tutor.

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sentence correction doubt 29 May 2017, 20:09
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Hi Janish,

recession can create people jobless in any country whether it is developed or undeveloped.
in Y2k , there was huge recession but were the lives sink at that time.
countless People lost job at that time
Have faith in yourself and target your dream school.

Thanks
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sentence correction doubt 29 May 2017, 20:13
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The sentence is correct as it is. Here Which refers to the problems that got worsen due to recession. Which has logical antecedent and agree in number.

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sentence correction doubt 29 May 2017, 20:20
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The eastern European countries have huge financial problems, which the recession seems to be worsening.

Is this correct?

I assume the doubt is only about 'Which vs That'. Everything else seems okay to me. (If there's anything else thats bothering you, plz specify)

Now, i feel that this statement is correct as is. Which is modifying financial problems and adding extra information that is not essentially required to identify the noun.

Financial problems: Noun being modified by which
Which: Adding additional info regarding the noun- the recession seems to be worsening

Hence, its an non-essential modifier and hence Which is okay. (You may refer to MGMAT SC- Modifiers for more details)

Hope this helps :)