Bunuel wrote:
The labor agreement permits staff reductions through attrition with increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding it up.
(A) attrition with increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding it up
(B) attrition and provides increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program to speed the attrition process
(C) attrition, which will be speeded up by providing increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program
(D) attrition, which, by their providing increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program, will speed the process
(E) attrition, which provides increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding the attrition process
The intended meaning of the sentence is: The Labor Agreement allows staff reductions through attrition and provides certain benefits (increased pension benefits & a special early retirement program)
The only option that incorporates the meaning is B
A- 'with' alters the meaning. Also 'it' is ambiguous.
B- The LA
permits.... and
provides.... Elements are parallel.
C,E- 'which' refers to attrition and clearly alters the meaning. Attrition cannot provide increased pension benefits and retirement program.
D-'which' refers to attrition and alters meaning. Usage of 'their' is ambiguous.