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Question no. 284 
The growth  projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely .

(A) projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely
(B) for these storms is projected in different computerized models of weather to vary widely
(C) of these storms, projected in different computerized weather models, vary widely
(D) projected for these storms, which vary widely in different computerized weather models
(E) that varies widely for these storms are projected in different computerized weather models

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elegantm · Accepted Answer

The growth  projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely. 
 A. projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely 
 - Correct 
 B. for these storms is projected in different computerized models of weather  to vary widely 
 -Growth is projected using different models....Ok. But the purpose of using different model is not to SHOW VARIATION. Hence Incorrect  
 C. of these storms, projected in different computerized weather models,  vary  widely
 Singular verb VARIES should be used for singular noun GROWTH. Hence Incorrect   
D. projected for these storms, which vary widely in different computerized weather models
 The sentence is incorrect since it is just a CLAUSE. 
 E. that varies widely for these storms  are  projected in different computerized weather models
 Singular verb IS should be used for singular noun GROWTH. Hence Incorrect

DmitryFarber · Answer

The real difference between A and B is in the meaning. A is saying that different programs give widely varying projections of growth for these storms. Perhaps one says that growth will be minimal, while another projects enormous growth. B is saying that the growth is projected to vary widely, meaning that programs are actually predicting that the growth will vary greatly. In other words, multiple programs are saying that growth will be minimal at one point and enormous at another time. This interpretation makes sense and does not fit with the meaning of the other choices.

Leo8 · Answer

Growth is singular hence need a singular verb. Hence C is out

Option : D is a fragment does not have a verb, D is out.

Option B and C changes meaning

Hence A

harikrish · Answer

Option A: This is grammatically correct and conveys the meaning effectively.
Option B: To vary denotes intention. But that's not the case as per the original question.
Option C: Same as B
Option D: Incorrect structure, and meaning is changed
Option E: usage of are is incorrect. is should be used.

elegantm · Answer

WHAT is the subject verb agreement error in option B? Could you throw some light on SV error...

harikrish · Answer

Yeah there is no SV error. Its the usage of infinitive + verb - this shows intention
Ex: I started early from home to reach office on time. ( to reach)

deependra1234 · Answer

Regarding A The growth projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely.

I always have doubts regarding use of these prepositional phrases...

The growth projected for these storms   in different computerized weather

My question is when is it ok for prepositional phrase to be far and when it has to touch the things it modifies..??

rishabhdxt · Answer

The growth projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely.

A. projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely
 
Correct : verb-ed modifier correctly modifies 'growth'. SV is correct
 
B. for these storms is projected in different computerized models of weather to vary widely.

meaning error.

C. of these storms, projected in different computerized weather models, vary widely
 wrong modification : verb -ed modifier (projected..... models) modifies storms.This changes meaning
SV error : The growth(singular) vary(plural) widely.

D. projected for these storms, which vary widely in different computerized weather models
 wrong modification : 'which' modifies 'storms' . change in meaning.

E. that varies widely for these storms are projected in different computerized weather models.
 
change in meaning : It says variation in growth is projected by simulations

Radheya · Answer

Indeed there is no SV agreement error in option B. Option B is incorrect only because it changes the meaning of the original sentence as it means " The growth was projected intentionally so that it varies widely" and hence is incorrect. The usage of infinitive "to + vary" is incorrect.

GMATYoda · Answer

I see a lot of confusion around the subject verb agreement in answer option B and C.
I believe "Growth" is neither singular nor plural. It takes the singularity/plurality from the subject it is attached with.
For e.g. 
 Plural : A steady  growth  in the popularity of two smaller parties may  upset  the polls.
 Singular : Its rapid  growth   is  already exposing cracks in the supply chain.
The subject verb agreement isn't an issue here in either B or C.

the intent shown by "to vary" makes this sentence incorrect. 
The growth isn't projected for the weather to vary widely.
This changes the meaning of the sentence.

Here the modifier "very widely" modifies models.
This also changes the meaning of the sentence, models don't very widely, projected growth does.

thangvietnam · Answer

The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review 2018  
  Practice Question  
Sentence Correction
Question no. 284 
The growth  projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely .

(A) projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely
(B) for these storms is projected in different computerized models of weather to vary widely
(C) of these storms, projected in different computerized weather models, vary widely
(D) projected for these storms, which vary widely in different computerized weather models
(E) that varies widely for these storms are projected in different computerized weather models

it takes me a long time to see why choice b is wrong. 
what is the difference between "do"and " to do". "do" is an action/state existing now and "to do" is a future action.
so, in choice A , "varies" means the state of varying exists at present. varying is already a fact .

in choice B, "to vary"means, the action of varying dose not happen now but it is a future action.

clearly, the meaning in choice A is good.

if we focus on the difference between "do" and "to do", we could find the correct answer. for a native, he can choose the correct one without thinking about the difference. for non native, we have to analyse harder to go to the correct choice .

thangvietnam · Answer

this is hard.
we can focus on the difference between "do" a definite verb, which contain time of happenning and "to do" which is non definite. 
in choice A, "varied" happens, not a future action. "to vary" in choice B is a future action. choice A say that the growth varied at present, a condition which exists now. choice B say that the growth is likely to vary in the future.

this focus help us to differentiate the two in the test room when we are tired.

moreover, projected in choice A mean "estimated". growth estimated in different model varies widely
projected in choice B mean focasted. growth is forcasted to vary. this is different meaning.

daagh · Answer

The growth is not projected in these models to vary widely by intention or by design. That makes B incorrect.

blitzkriegxX · Answer

Hi As daagh has pointed out, I think you are missing the bigger picture here. Choice B in simple words - The growth is projected to vary . Choice A in simple words - The growth projected varies widely. Notice the difference between the intended meaning? According to B - the growth is projected with an intention to vary. Does this make sense? No, it does not. According to A - the growth simply varies. It is just stating a fact about the growth. Usage of TO + VERB - To + verb gives a sense of intention. Example 1 - I want to acquire the rights to that song. Correct. It shows intent. My intent to acquire the rights. Example 2 - The chair is so short as to acquire the perfect balance. Makes no sense. The chair has no intention of its own to acquire perfect balance. Hope it helps!

Akshay2402 · Answer

In the given sentence subject "the growth projected" is singular but verb is plural  
So how option A is correct

daagh · Answer

Akshay
'Varies' is singular. Generally speaking, when you add an 's' to a verb, it will be third person singular. When you add an 's' to a noun only, it turns plural. You must change your mis-notion immediately.

arvind910619 · Answer

The original sentence is correct A is the answer.

Let us analyze other options.

B Grammatically this sentence is okay, if not concise. The use "to" is not the best usage here. This sentence is wordy. Also meaning is off. Per this choice it means that the growth was projected in computerized models to vary widely intentionally, but it not our meaning.

C Subject verb relation is not proper. Growth is singular but we have a plural noun vary

D Usage of which is wrong here. It refers to the storms not the growth. This sentence is a fragment missing verb.
 
E Subject verb relation is not good here. singular verb will come. There is huge meaning calamity in sentence. This sentence suggests that the growth of the storms varies widely in reality, but what was projected in computer model and for what ?

sarphant123 · Answer

The growth projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely.

(A) projected for these storms in different computerized weather models varies widely
Best of ALL.

(B) for these storms is projected in different computerized models of weather to vary widely
It is not the purpose to vary the growth projected – Incorrect Meaning.

(C) of these storms, projected in different computerized weather models, vary widely
“The growth” requires “varies”

(D) projected for these storms, which vary widely in different computerized weather models
“The growth” requires “varies”
The Sentence is a clause.

(E) that varies widely for these storms are projected in different computerized weather models
“Are” is referring to “The Growth”. So it is wrong to use “Are”.

kornn · Answer

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Are there any grammatical errors in choice B.?

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