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Originally posted by AbdurRakib on 21 Jun 2016, 15:21.
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The type of behavior exhibited when an animal recognizes itself in a mirror comes within the domain of “theory of mind,” thus is best studied as part of the field of animal cognition.
(A) of “theory of mind,” thus is best
(B) “theory of mind,” and so is best to be
(C) of a “theory of mind,” thus it is best
(D) of “theory of mind” and thus is best
(E) of the “theory of mind,” and so it is best to be
(A) of “theory of mind,” thus is best
(B) “theory of mind,” and so is best to be
(C) of a “theory of mind,” thus it is best
(D) of “theory of mind” and thus is best
(E) of the “theory of mind,” and so it is best to be
21 Jun 2016, 16:50
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AbdurRakib
Dear AbdurRakib,
I'm happy to respond.
Split #1: we have two verbs in parallel, the verb "comes" and the verb "is." Two verbs with the same subject need to be linked with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, yet, etc.)
The book explains X, covers Y.
That's run-on sentence.
The book explains X, and covers Y.
The book explains X, but covers Y.
Both of those are fine. The word "thus" creates logical connection, but this does NOT take the place of a coordinating conjunction. Only the choices with "and" are correct. We can eliminate (A) & (C).
Now compare what happens after quotes:
(B) and so is best to be studied as . . . a lily-livered wordy disaster.
(D) and thus is best studied as = elegant and succinct
(E) and so it is best to be studied as = an awkward monstrosity
Some of the answer choices also do funny things with the phrasing of "theory of mind."
(B) the domain "theory of mind" = OK, debatable perhaps a subtle change in meaning
(C) the domain of a "theory of mind" = quite wrong
(E) the domain of the "theory of mind" = also debatable: is there only one theory?? We don't know.
Choice (D) masterfully avoids all these problems:
... the domain of "theory of mind" and thus is best studied as . . .
Finally, notice that the comma between two parallel verb is not strictly wrong: this is not a 1005 B/W rule. Nevertheless, with relatively short clauses, omitting the comma is strongly preferred, and that's precisely what (D) does.
Official questions are always such masterpieces. As a question writer, I am always jealous!!
Does all this make sense?
Mike
27 Oct 2016, 06:36
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Hi All,
I have been preparing for GMAT for a while now and below are my thoughts that i have gathered over some time. Experts, please let me know if i am mistaken somewhere. First, I will generally go over the concepts tested in this question.
1. Conjunctions vs adverbs
While most of us don't want to know the technical grammar terms to solve the SC, at times it almost becomes imperative to understand.
" and" - conjunction : Joins two clauses or phrases.
"Thus"- Adverb of reasons derived from the pronoun "The" --> This CANNOT be used alone to join two sentences.
" So" - Now this is slightly controversial. Technically this is a "conjunctive adverb" but broadly considered a conjunction when joining two sentences.
Thus vs So :
He thus left school --> This is correct. ; He so left school --> This is incorrect
He: subject
left: verb
School: object
2. Two independent clauses with a common subject.
Now generally when two clauses have the same subject, we avoid using a "comma" while joining the two.
I study in the morning , and i play in the evening --> incorrect
Common subject: " I"
correct version: I study in the morning and play in the evening --> We dont even need to repeat the subject.
Now let us look at the question:
Common Subject: The type of behavior.
Options:
A. Lacks a conjunction.
B. " , and so" : even though there are redundant conjunctions "and " & "so", the makes are not testing this knowledge. They have made another mistake in the sentence : " best to be studied" is just wordy and awkward.
C. Lacks a conjunction.
D. Correctly places a conjunction, removes the comma and doesn't repeat the subject. --> Very concise construction.
E. "the" before "theory of mind" places extra emphasis which we are not sure is necessary or not. They have repeated the subject using the pronoun " it" in the second clause which can be avoided. "and" & "so" are redundant together. " To be" at the end is again awkward and wordy.
Let me know if this helped!
I have been preparing for GMAT for a while now and below are my thoughts that i have gathered over some time. Experts, please let me know if i am mistaken somewhere. First, I will generally go over the concepts tested in this question.
1. Conjunctions vs adverbs
While most of us don't want to know the technical grammar terms to solve the SC, at times it almost becomes imperative to understand.
" and" - conjunction : Joins two clauses or phrases.
"Thus"- Adverb of reasons derived from the pronoun "The" --> This CANNOT be used alone to join two sentences.
" So" - Now this is slightly controversial. Technically this is a "conjunctive adverb" but broadly considered a conjunction when joining two sentences.
Thus vs So :
He thus left school --> This is correct. ; He so left school --> This is incorrect
He: subject
left: verb
School: object
2. Two independent clauses with a common subject.
Now generally when two clauses have the same subject, we avoid using a "comma" while joining the two.
I study in the morning , and i play in the evening --> incorrect
Common subject: " I"
correct version: I study in the morning and play in the evening --> We dont even need to repeat the subject.
Now let us look at the question:
Common Subject: The type of behavior.
Options:
A. Lacks a conjunction.
B. " , and so" : even though there are redundant conjunctions "and " & "so", the makes are not testing this knowledge. They have made another mistake in the sentence : " best to be studied" is just wordy and awkward.
C. Lacks a conjunction.
D. Correctly places a conjunction, removes the comma and doesn't repeat the subject. --> Very concise construction.
E. "the" before "theory of mind" places extra emphasis which we are not sure is necessary or not. They have repeated the subject using the pronoun " it" in the second clause which can be avoided. "and" & "so" are redundant together. " To be" at the end is again awkward and wordy.
Let me know if this helped!
