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19 Jan 2012, 22:40
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The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be rather lightweight, while including Gretry and Daniel Auber.
(A) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be
(B) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the odd taste of the 1860s, so omitting Schubert, considered then to be
(C) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though Schubert seemed odd to the taste of the 1860s, considered
(D) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though the taste of the 1860s had considered Schubert to be
(E) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though even by the taste of the 1860s it seems odd to omit Schubert, then considered
Can someone please explain how to go ahead with this question.
(A) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be
(B) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the odd taste of the 1860s, so omitting Schubert, considered then to be
(C) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though Schubert seemed odd to the taste of the 1860s, considered
(D) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though the taste of the 1860s had considered Schubert to be
(E) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though even by the taste of the 1860s it seems odd to omit Schubert, then considered
Can someone please explain how to go ahead with this question.
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15 Oct 2013, 07:40
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This appears to be a GMAT Hacks question of the day. It reappeared on 10/10/2013. The Official Explanation is as follows:
Answer: E The problem with the sentence as written is the phrase "considered to be," which is in present tense. From context, we know that Schubert was considered to be lightweight, but the tense doesn't reflect that. This eliminates (A), and calls (C) into question as well. Choice (B) is not a complete sentence; there is no central verb. (D)'s construction "had considered" is in the past perfect tense, which requires that there be a clear "past" that the past perfect preceded. There is no clear past--the tense in "reflects contemporary thinking" is present, as is often the case when discussing art or artifacts. That leaves (E), which avoids all of these errors, and is correct.
Hope this helps.
Answer: E The problem with the sentence as written is the phrase "considered to be," which is in present tense. From context, we know that Schubert was considered to be lightweight, but the tense doesn't reflect that. This eliminates (A), and calls (C) into question as well. Choice (B) is not a complete sentence; there is no central verb. (D)'s construction "had considered" is in the past perfect tense, which requires that there be a clear "past" that the past perfect preceded. There is no clear past--the tense in "reflects contemporary thinking" is present, as is often the case when discussing art or artifacts. That leaves (E), which avoids all of these errors, and is correct.
Hope this helps.
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20 Jan 2012, 00:56
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The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be rather lightweight, while including Gretry and Daniel Auber.
before we move on to the choices, the original sentence( option A) doesn't seems to have ny error..
(A) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be IMHO Correct
(B) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the odd taste of the 1860s, so omitting Schubert, considered then to be ....odd is misplaced modifier here
(C) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though Schubert seemed odd to the taste of the 1860s, considered Schubert seemed odd changes the meaning here
(D) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though the taste of the 1860s had considered Schubert to be poorly written, awkward...how can 1860s have tastes...lol..
(E) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though even by the taste of the 1860s it seems odd to omit Schubert, then considered same as D
hope this expl helps...
before we move on to the choices, the original sentence( option A) doesn't seems to have ny error..
(A) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be IMHO Correct
(B) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the odd taste of the 1860s, so omitting Schubert, considered then to be ....odd is misplaced modifier here
(C) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though Schubert seemed odd to the taste of the 1860s, considered Schubert seemed odd changes the meaning here
(D) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though the taste of the 1860s had considered Schubert to be poorly written, awkward...how can 1860s have tastes...lol..
(E) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though even by the taste of the 1860s it seems odd to omit Schubert, then considered same as D
hope this expl helps...
