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Question

Choose the sentence with properly used idiom (emphasized with boldface). Please note that a wrong answer choice  may be  grammatically correct.

A.  In contrast to  the first two options  centralizing  decision making, a Cap and Trade system will not.
B.  As contrasted with  the first two options, a Cap and Trade system  will decentralize  decision making.
C.  In contrast to  the first two options, a Cap and Trade system  will decentralize  decision making.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Bunuel · Answer

Official Solution:

Choose the sentence with properly used idiom (emphasized with boldface). Please note that a wrong answer choice  may be  grammatically correct.

A.  In contrast to  the first two options  centralizing  decision making, a Cap and Trade system will not.
B.  As contrasted with  the first two options, a Cap and Trade system  will decentralize  decision making.
C.  In contrast to  the first two options, a Cap and Trade system  will decentralize  decision making.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Answer: C

vamzee · Answer

In the Magoosh's GMAT Idiom App, I remember studying it as: "Contrast A  with  B"
Even though I was kinda skeptical, I still accepted it. Can I have some clarity please?

lorena08 · Answer

Hi,

When we say "contrast with" contrast is behaving as a verb.

For example, "He likes  to contrast  his checkered jacket with plain pants" or "his checkered jacket contrasts with his plain pants."

When we say "in contrast to" is behaving as a noun.
Example: "His jacket stands in contrast to his plain pants." As you can see in this sentence stands is the verb.

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SKap13 · Answer

Hi all, isn't there a grammar rule on the GMAT that forbids using "will" and says to use "would" instead? So this sentence should be "In contrast to the first two options, a Cap and Trade system  would  decentralize decision making."? Please let me know, thank you!

natashamht · Answer

Hey ,

"would" is used when there is a prediction regarding a past event

For example : He failed his exam , therefore he would not go to college

As the sentence here does not indicate past tense , we cannot use would

PowerRanger35 · Answer

Hi @Brunuel, can you please explain the difference between answer A and C? They seem the same to me

BottomJee · Answer

I think this is a  high-quality  question and I agree with explanation.

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