However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instru

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However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught.

(A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that

(B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that

(C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that

(D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for

(E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree

sudarshan22 · Answer

+1 for   A  .

(A)  However much  parents in Johannson's district may agree that -->   Correct , "  However much  " is a valid idiom in GMAT, also the sentence is concise and conveys intended meaning

(B)  Despite  the fact that parents in Johannson's district  may  agree that

(C)  There is general agreement among the parents  in Johannson's district that

(D) Although the parents in Johannson's district  agree for

(E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district  agree

Hence,   A  .

Nikhil · Answer

However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to arrive at consensus concerning what those values are and how they should be taught.

(A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that

(B) Despite the  fact  that parents in Johannson's district  may agree  that

"fact" and "may agree" doesn't sound correct.

(C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that

Contrast is missing from this option.  INCORRECT

(D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for

the non-underlined portion contains a clause, hence that sentence should end with "that"  INCORRECT

(E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree

the non-underlined portion contains a clause, hence that sentence should end with "that". Same error as in option D  INCORRECT

Hence I chose   option A

Bunuel · Answer

KAPLAN OFFICIAL EXPLANATION:

The options for this sentence present you with a list of different idioms from which to choose. Start with the end: is agree that, agree for, or agree correct? The first is fine, the second is unidiomatic because for doesn't go with agree, and the third is out because that is necessary in order for the sentence to make sense. That leaves (A), (B), and (C). (A) isn't particularly eloquent, but it's not grammatically flawed. (B) is out because Despite the fact doesn't fit with may agree (it can be a fact that they agree, but if we don't know whether they agree, then there's no fact to discuss). (C) is wordy, passive (more on this later), and it doesn't agree with the rest of the sentence; if you're skeptical, try reading it in. Only (A) survives.

An 800 test taker doesn't worry about correcting the nonunderlined portion of the sentence. Even if it's awkwardly phrased, that's not your problem to solve.

Helium · Answer

Detailed discussion is available in following thread: https://gmatclub.com/forum/qotd-however ... 43683.html Posted from my mobile device

raphou · Answer

I'm really confuse about this one.

In sentence A: "However much parents ... " the quantifier shouldn't be many?

KritiMinocha08 · Answer

Same question

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MayankMM · Answer

'much' is referring to 'agree', NOT 'parents'

Naptiste · Answer

Hello,

I am not sure why E) is wrong ?

Why do we need a "that" in this situation?

In the official question ("however much Americans ..."), I understand that we need "that" for parallelism, but here I don't.

Thank you in advance.

ExpertsGlobal5 · Answer

Hello  Naptiste ,

We hope this finds you well.

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

Option E is actually incorrect because it distorts the intended meaning of the sentence; the construction "However much", used in Option A, conveys the meaning "Regardless of the degree", which "Even though", used in Option E, does not.

We hope this helps.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team

Naptiste · Answer

Thank you very much for your answer! You are always very helpful.

I do not understand how E) changes the meaning. What does "Even though" change from "however much"?

ExpertsGlobal5 · Answer

Hello  Naptiste

We hope this finds you well.

To answer your query, the construction "However much parents in Johannson's district may agree" implies that   regardless of the degree   to which the parents may agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom, it is difficult for them to reach consensus on certain details; the construction "Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree" simply implies that the parents agree that the instruction of moral values should take place in the elementary school classroom,   but   it is difficult for them to reach consensus on certain details. Option E does not carry that extra connotation of the "degree" to which the concerned action takes place; it simply refers to the action happening.

We hope this helps.
All the best!
Experts' Global Team

Crytiocanalyst · Answer

(A) However much parents in Johannson's district may agree that
Even though akward construction the meaning is fine therefore let us hang on to it

(B) Despite the fact that parents in Johannson's district may agree that
Despite isn't the right word for bringing out the right meaning therefore out

(C) There is general agreement among the parents in Johannson's district that
THe contrast isn't showcased properly therefore out

(D) Although the parents in Johannson's district agree for
even though the contrast is displayed the meaning isn't perfect therefore out

(E) Even though the parents in Johannson's district agree
that is required to convey the right meaning therefore out

THerefore IMO A

Naptiste · Answer

Hello,

Can you explain what you mean in E) by that is required for the right meaning please ?

Thanks

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