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The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of 21 Nov 2021, 05:42
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I understand that the first INDEPENDENT Clause has been separated by 2nd clause with the semicolon. However, still these two clauses are related, so by ignoring the first clause aren't we ignoring the fact that contrast is intended to be brought about in this SC. So If we keep ''however'' within the punctuation, aren't we making it non-essential (Since now it can be removed). How will it then serve creating the intended contrast.

Or is it that we should completely ignore the 1st clause as a matter of fact in all such question types?

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We hope this finds you well.

Having gone through the question and your query, we believe we can resolve your doubts.

Yes, in this case, the inclusion of "however" is not essential; its use highlights the contrast, but the contrast will still be applied without it. However, this consideration is a moot point in this case, as every answer choice contains "however".

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The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye.
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(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye

'its' placed closed to the antecedant the meaning of the sentence is fine therefore let us hang on to it



(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radiation—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye making it invisible

what does it make the eye invisible intresting , food for some science fiction ,wrong meaning therefore out



(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long for the eye to register it

why is there a 'it' in the end ????? what is it refering back to , even if the reference is back to wavelength the meaning is perfectly understood without
'it' therefore let us eleminate the same therefore out



(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible

however , 'because' is absolutely unnecesary doesn't make much sense therefore let us eleminate the same



(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible

'it' in the end is creating trouble since the antecedant can be eye , making no sense therefore let us safely kick out the option
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Hi ,

Is it possible to eliminate few answer choices on the basis of position of however. ?
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Is it possible to eliminate few answer choices on the basis of position of however. ?
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Hello EtaCarnia,

We hope this finds you well.

To answer your query, no; the position of "however" is acceptable in all five answer choices.

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The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye.

(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye

(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radiation—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye making it invisible

(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long for the eye to register it

(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible

(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible
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I don't see any usage of indicating a contrast.(however -contrast)

instead it implies a reason i.e..

the IR IS INVISIBLE TO HUMAN EYE BECAUSE ITS WAVELENGHT IS TOO LONG ----REASON-----(ITS GIVEN IN 1ST SENTENCE) THAT IT CAN PROCESS ONLY UPTO A WAVELENGTH  of .0005 (AND ANYTHING ABOVE THAT WILL BE INVISIBLE...THATS WHY IR IS INVISIBLE.)

where is a contrast implied here?

if the IR is within the prescribed range and yet is invisible to human eye then there a contradiction would be established...

please help me with the confusion.
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In option C, my question comes from the fact that in many questions we see that pronouns having different antecedent, makes it incorrect. So, in this case when we are already saying that first it refers to IR, then how come can we have ambiguity about the second it.

Please explain. Thanks :)

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The physical structure of the human eye enables it to sense light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye.
(A) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye - Correct
(B) however, the wavelength of infrared radiation—0.1 millimeters—is too long to be registered by the eye making it invisible - Verb- ing making illogically modifies making
(C) infrared radiation, however, is invisible because its wavelength—0.1 millimeters—is too long for the eye to register it - Pronoun it does not have clear antecedent
(D) however, because the wavelength of infrared radiation is 0.1 millimeters, it is too long for the eye to register and thus invisible - Verb invisible does not make sense
(E) however, infrared radiation has a wavelength of 0.1 millimeters that is too long for the eye to register, thus making it invisible - Illogical contrast

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intended meaning: IR is invisible because it is beyond the visible range of the human eye.

but the meaning is distorted by however
HOWEVER, must present a contrast to a fact already presented in its preceding sentence but here the sentence gives an explanation that IR cannot be viewed because it falls beyond the visible (wavelength) range of the human eye in the previous clause. Isn't it ambiguous?
is the usage of, however (apart from connecting 2 independent clauses) correct
I feel it's grammatically correct but logically wrong...
IF in case IR's wavelength falls within the visible range and yet is invisible due to some other reason then the usage of however would be precise

someone, please clear my doubt.
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intended meaning: IR is invisible because it is beyond the visible range of the human eye.

but the meaning is distorted by however
HOWEVER, must present a contrast to a fact already presented in its preceding sentence but here the sentence gives an explanation that IR cannot be viewed because it falls beyond the visible (wavelength) range of the human eye in the previous clause. Isn't it ambiguous?
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I don't see the "ambiguity" here. The sentence is basically saying: human eye can sense wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters; however, since IR has a longer wavelength, it is invisible to human eye.

So, light of wavelengths up to 0.0005 millimeters is visible; however (that's the contrast) light of wavelengths > 0.0005 millimeters is not visible.

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is the usage of, however (apart from connecting 2 independent clauses) correct
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"however" is not really connecting 2 independent clauses. Since the sentence has two independent clauses, a "semicolon" is being used to "connect" these two independent clauses. In other words, without the semicolon, the sentence would be a run-on sentence and would be wrong.

p.s. Our book EducationAisle Sentence Correction Nirvana discusses run-on sentences, their application and examples in significant detail. If you or someone is interested, PM me your email-id; I can mail the corresponding section.
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