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20 May 2015, 02:54
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Hey Guys,
On page 739 of OG2015, in the explanation for choice D of question 74, it is written that:
"Although is a conjunction and should be followed by a finite clause with a subject, not by a participle."
However, in Verbal Review 2nd Edition, SC, question number 36, in the correct choice E, we have:
Although eradicated in the United States, polio continues elsewhere and could be ...
Hence, contrary to what OG2015 recommends for 'although', in this question in the right answer choice, 'although' is followed not by a definite clause, but by a participle (a past participle).
Don't you find these two positions contradictory and how can they be explained?!
On page 739 of OG2015, in the explanation for choice D of question 74, it is written that:
"Although is a conjunction and should be followed by a finite clause with a subject, not by a participle."
However, in Verbal Review 2nd Edition, SC, question number 36, in the correct choice E, we have:
Although eradicated in the United States, polio continues elsewhere and could be ...
Hence, contrary to what OG2015 recommends for 'although', in this question in the right answer choice, 'although' is followed not by a definite clause, but by a participle (a past participle).
Don't you find these two positions contradictory and how can they be explained?!
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20 May 2015, 04:21
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apolo
Hi apolo,
I seriously want to help you but i do not want to open that green book and look into specific lines or questions . Do you mind posting your doubt with all relevant information such that those who do not have og15 will also be able to contribute.
16 Jun 2015, 14:49
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I, myself found the answer here: https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/participle-phrases-on-the-gmat/
As Mike from magoosh team has mentioned:
"... IF the section in the subordinate clause can be construed as a clause with short SV omitted (e.g. “it is“), then it is fine. In that official sentence, the short SV “it was” is implied and omitted — “Polio, although [it was] eradicated in the US …” — so implicitly, a clause follows “although.” Compare the mistake in OG13 SC#74, choice (E)."
Also you can see QUestion 35 of OG12, page 664, in which the non-underlined part of the section contains this phrase 'although growing slowly':
Along with the drop in producer prices announced yesterday, the strong retail sales figures released today seem like it is indicative that the economy, although growing slowly, is not nearing a recession. OG12, SC, #35, Page 664
As Mike from magoosh team has mentioned:
"... IF the section in the subordinate clause can be construed as a clause with short SV omitted (e.g. “it is“), then it is fine. In that official sentence, the short SV “it was” is implied and omitted — “Polio, although [it was] eradicated in the US …” — so implicitly, a clause follows “although.” Compare the mistake in OG13 SC#74, choice (E)."
Also you can see QUestion 35 of OG12, page 664, in which the non-underlined part of the section contains this phrase 'although growing slowly':
Along with the drop in producer prices announced yesterday, the strong retail sales figures released today seem like it is indicative that the economy, although growing slowly, is not nearing a recession. OG12, SC, #35, Page 664
