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Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and so crucial to the development of modern consumer society, since the late 1980s business specialists Martin Kenney and Richard Florida have been advocating a turn toward flexible production lines.


A. Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and

B. Although the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century was

C. Even with the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century being

D. Unlike the early 20th century, when Henry Ford pioneered the rigid assembly line that was

E. Unlike Henry Ford, pioneer of the rigid assembly line, which in the early 20th century was
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Re: Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20 [#permalink] New post   13 Aug 2021, 05:47
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Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and so crucial to the development of modern consumer society, since the late 1980s business specialists Martin Kenney and Richard Florida have been advocating a turn toward flexible production lines.


A. Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and the comparison is between the rigid assemble line and the flexible production line but what comes after the comma (since the late 1980s) is not comparable to the rigid assembly line.

B. Although the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century was

C. Even with the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century being use of the word being and the use of even with is wrong

D. Unlike the early 20th century, when Henry Ford pioneered the rigid assembly line that was the comparison should be between the rigid assemble line and the flexible production line

E. Unlike Henry Ford, pioneer of the rigid assembly line, which in the early 20th century was the comparison should be between the rigid assemble line and the flexible production line

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Re: Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20 [#permalink] New post   13 Aug 2021, 22:58
Bunuel wrote:
Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and so crucial to the development of modern consumer society, since the late 1980s business specialists Martin Kenney and Richard Florida have been advocating a turn toward flexible production lines.


A. Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and

B. Although the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century was

C. Even with the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century being

D. Unlike the early 20th century, when Henry Ford pioneered the rigid assembly line that was

E. Unlike Henry Ford, pioneer of the rigid assembly line, which in the early 20th century was




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Re: Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20 [#permalink] New post   15 Aug 2021, 05:30
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Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and so crucial to the development of modern consumer society, since the late 1980s business specialists Martin Kenney and Richard Florida have been advocating a turn toward flexible production lines.


A. Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and

Incorrect.

This answer choice is grammatically incorrect. It incorrectly uses the comparative construction Unlike A, B to compare a noun (the rigid assembly line...) and a time expression (since the late 1980s ...).

What helps us identify this question as a Comparative question as well as identify the mistake is the following Stop Sign: Like, unlike, than, as

Whenever you see one of these words, check whether it is used as part of a comparison and whether the items compared are grammatically and logically parallel.


B. Although the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century was

This answer choice circumvents the original mistake by replacing the word unlike with although, thereby removing the incorrect comparison between the beginning of the sentence and the time expression since the late 1980s ... .

Furthermore, the structure of this sentence is clear and concise and therefore stylistically superior to other answer choices.


C. Even with the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century being

Incorrect.

While this answer choice corrects the grammatical mistake in the original sentence, it is stylistically flawed. The phrase even with...being is wordy and awkward.

There is an answer choice that conveys the message of the sentence in a clearer and more concise way. Find it!


D. Unlike the early 20th century, when Henry Ford pioneered the rigid assembly line that was

Incorrect.

This answer choice is grammatically incorrect. It incorrectly uses the comparative construction Unlike A, B to compare a noun (the early 20th century... ) and a time expression (since the late 1980s ...).


E. Unlike Henry Ford, pioneer of the rigid assembly line, which in the early 20th century was

Incorrect.

This answer choice is grammatically incorrect. It incorrectly uses the comparative construction Unlike A, B to compare a noun (Henry Ford... ) and a time expression (since the late 1980s ...).
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Re: Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20 [#permalink] New post   25 Aug 2021, 02:06
Bunuel wrote:

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION



Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and so crucial to the development of modern consumer society, since the late 1980s business specialists Martin Kenney and Richard Florida have been advocating a turn toward flexible production lines.


A. Unlike the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century and

Incorrect.

This answer choice is grammatically incorrect. It incorrectly uses the comparative construction Unlike A, B to compare a noun (the rigid assembly line...) and a time expression (since the late 1980s ...).

What helps us identify this question as a Comparative question as well as identify the mistake is the following Stop Sign: Like, unlike, than, as

Whenever you see one of these words, check whether it is used as part of a comparison and whether the items compared are grammatically and logically parallel.


B. Although the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century was

This answer choice circumvents the original mistake by replacing the word unlike with although, thereby removing the incorrect comparison between the beginning of the sentence and the time expression since the late 1980s ... .

Furthermore, the structure of this sentence is clear and concise and therefore stylistically superior to other answer choices.


C. Even with the rigid assembly line pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century being

Incorrect.

While this answer choice corrects the grammatical mistake in the original sentence, it is stylistically flawed. The phrase even with...being is wordy and awkward.

There is an answer choice that conveys the message of the sentence in a clearer and more concise way. Find it!


D. Unlike the early 20th century, when Henry Ford pioneered the rigid assembly line that was

Incorrect.

This answer choice is grammatically incorrect. It incorrectly uses the comparative construction Unlike A, B to compare a noun (the early 20th century... ) and a time expression (since the late 1980s ...).


E. Unlike Henry Ford, pioneer of the rigid assembly line, which in the early 20th century was

Incorrect.

This answer choice is grammatically incorrect. It incorrectly uses the comparative construction Unlike A, B to compare a noun (Henry Ford... ) and a time expression (since the late 1980s ...).



Hi Bunuel,

I am unable to understand how removing Unlike and replacing it with Although changes the comparision?
To me it still feels like we are comparuing, in both option A and in option B, the rigid assembly line with a time expression.
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