noboru wrote:
The majority of patrons of the local library, though enthusiastic about a new book mobile service, is unable, or either unwilling , to volunteer time to staff it.
A is unable, or either unwilling
B is either unable or unwilling
C are unable, or either unwilling
D are either unable or unwilling
E are unable or unwilling, either way
The comma after "unwilling" is not covered in the underline. Therefore, the sentence structure is -
The majority of patrons of the local library, though enthusiastic about a new book mobile service, ...... , to volunteer time to staff it.
The OA says "are either unable or unwilling", which makes the sentence inappropriate - after removing the middle modifier, the sentence, as per OA, reads -
The majority of patrons of the local library are either unable or unwilling, to volunteer time to staff it.
Therefore, the use of a comma after "unwilling" makes the sentence incorrect.
However, the sentence as per another answer choice (are unable, or either unwilling) reads -
The majority of patrons of the local library are unable, or either unwilling, to volunteer time to staff it.
Though this answer choice is not perfect, it fixes the problem in OA
Can someone please add a comment?
GMATNinjabb - This question appears in GMAT Club sectional test, hence, it is necessary to ensure the sanity of this question.
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