The breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the

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The breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments, although  unrestricted smoking at work is permitted by nearly 75 percent of all employers in the US.

(A) The breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments, although

(B) The breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found significantly less than nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments, however

(C) Although the breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found significantly less than that of nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments, however

(D) Although the breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than that of nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments,

(E) Although the breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments,

varun4s · Answer

The breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments, although  unrestricted smoking at work is permitted by nearly 75 percent of all employers in the US.

(A)  The breathing capacity  of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than  nonsmokers  working in smoke-free environments, although  (Wrong comparison of breathing capacity with nonsmokers)

(B)  The breathing capacity  of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found significantly less than  nonsmokers  working in smoke-free environments, however  (Same as A)
 
(C)  Although  the breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found significantly less than that of nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments,  however   (Usage of however is wrong.)

(D) Although the breathing capacity of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than that of nonsmokers working in smoke-free environments,  (Correct)

(E) Although the  breathing capacity  of nonsmokers exposed to tobacco smoke on the job has been found to be significantly less than  nonsmokers  working in smoke-free environments,  (Same as A)

pushpitkc · Answer

In Options A, B & E - the comparison between the breathing capacity
of the nonsmokers has been wrongly compared to the non-smoker.

Between the Options C and E, where the comparison has been done correctly, 
the usage of However is wrong in option C. The best choice is  Option D !

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