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19 May 2015, 11:59
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For example, GMAT employs a "which" that refers to "X of Y" rather than just Y; It always has been the case that X was singular and Y was plural (or Vice Versa).
Example Sentence: the box of nails, which is on the counter, is to be used.
My take: the box of nails, which ARE on the counter, is to be used.
>>> I always thought WHICH should modify closest noun (in this case, nails) and "are" should be inserted. (plural for nails). However, some people suggest that above sentence is correct and "which is on the counter" is simply modifying "the box."
Is it depends on cases?
Could you please clarify on this?
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Usage of THAT
Example: One of the many new satellites that is/are ??
if following sentence describes about "satellites", "are" should be used.
however, if following sentences describes about "the ONE", then i think "is" should be used.
I always thought that "that" is much more flexible than "which." However, please somebody correct me and give instructions as to how to used "that" and "which" correctly.
Thanks
Example Sentence: the box of nails, which is on the counter, is to be used.
My take: the box of nails, which ARE on the counter, is to be used.
>>> I always thought WHICH should modify closest noun (in this case, nails) and "are" should be inserted. (plural for nails). However, some people suggest that above sentence is correct and "which is on the counter" is simply modifying "the box."
Is it depends on cases?
Could you please clarify on this?
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Usage of THAT
Example: One of the many new satellites that is/are ??
if following sentence describes about "satellites", "are" should be used.
however, if following sentences describes about "the ONE", then i think "is" should be used.
I always thought that "that" is much more flexible than "which." However, please somebody correct me and give instructions as to how to used "that" and "which" correctly.
Thanks
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19 May 2015, 12:27
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The box of nails , here the subject is 'the box' and 'of nails' is just a prepositional phrase so with no doubt the subject is singular And we have to use 'is' .
One of the satellites that are orbiting earth is not working fine.
in this sentence we need 'are' because the context is that out of 100 of satellites that orbit earth.
One of the satellites which is emitting red signals is seeking NASA's attention.
Here out of 100 one is faulty and seeks attention . also note here 'wwhich is emitting red signals' is defining rrelative clause I.e Your sentence will not make sense without it.
I suggest that you read manhattan SC guide . They are pioneer in SC tricks for GMAT prep.
One of the satellites that are orbiting earth is not working fine.
in this sentence we need 'are' because the context is that out of 100 of satellites that orbit earth.
One of the satellites which is emitting red signals is seeking NASA's attention.
Here out of 100 one is faulty and seeks attention . also note here 'wwhich is emitting red signals' is defining rrelative clause I.e Your sentence will not make sense without it.
I suggest that you read manhattan SC guide . They are pioneer in SC tricks for GMAT prep.
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If you are suggesting that in X of Y, which would always refer to X, then that is certainly not true.
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Actually, in this case, perhaps both would be true (because both can make sense). If the sentence says: which is on the counter, then which refers to singular box; If the sentence says: which are on the counter, then which refers to plural nails.
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Yes.
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Well, yes, but in GMAT, if that really is the intention ("the ONE"), then the sentence would be slightly more explicit: The only one of the many new satellites that is.
p.s. Our book EducationAisle Sentence Correction Nirvana discusses Which Vs That, its application and examples in significant detail. If someone is interested, PM me your email-id, I can mail the corresponding section.
