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Updated on: 24 Apr 2019, 09:43
Originally posted by kingb on 09 Oct 2012, 18:38.
Last edited by Sajjad1994 on 24 Apr 2019, 09:43, edited 1 time in total.
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Stalactites and stalagmites, accretions of minerals formed over time by dripping water, are common features in the region’s corners.
A. formed over time by dripping water, are common
B. that are formed by water dripping over time, are common
C. formed through time by the dripping of water, are common
D. having formed over time through dripping water, is a
E. which are formed over time by the dripping of water, are commonly
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A. formed over time by dripping water, are common
B. that are formed by water dripping over time, are common
C. formed through time by the dripping of water, are common
D. having formed over time through dripping water, is a
E. which are formed over time by the dripping of water, are commonly
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09 Oct 2012, 21:14
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kingb
Stalactites and stalagmites - two things
Hence we need are before common.
Therefore, D is out.
Commonly is wrong usage in option E.
Therefore E is incorrect.
We are now left with A, B and C
In Option B, "That" is trying to show that the minerals were formed over time, but its not the minerals but the stalactites and stalagmites.
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Verb form > Adjective Form > Noun Form
This means that verb form has the highest preference and then adjective and then the least noun.
In C, "the dripping of water" is the noun form
Whereas, In A, "dripping water" is adjective form.
Hence C is ruled out.
Answer is A.
09 Oct 2012, 22:21
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anukrati
hey im not sure if u can eliminate B because of the reasons you have mentioned.
in option A "formed is an adjective, which modifies minerals so by ur logic then A must also be wrong.
I guess "that" is B is ambiguous because the verb followed by that is "are" so "that are" could refer to accretions (wrongly) or minerals (correctly).
What's your take?
cheers
