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Updated on: 03 Jul 2021, 02:03
Originally posted by mehulsayani on 01 Sep 2012, 06:53.
Last edited by Bunuel on 03 Jul 2021, 02:03, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Bunuel on 03 Jul 2021, 02:03, edited 1 time in total.
Renamed the topic and edited the question.
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The writings of Emily Dickinson, considered by many the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, were attempts to capture the pain of love in a whimsical manner at odds with the stringent religious mores of the day.
A. The writings of Emily Dickinson, considered by many the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, were attempts
B. Considered by many to be the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, Emily Dickinson's writings were attempts
C. Emily Dickinson, who is considered by many as the greatest of the nineteenth century poets, attempted in her writings
D. Considered by many the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, Emily Dickinson had attempted in her writings
E. Emily Dickinson, considered by many the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, attempted in her writings
A. The writings of Emily Dickinson, considered by many the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, were attempts
B. Considered by many to be the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, Emily Dickinson's writings were attempts
C. Emily Dickinson, who is considered by many as the greatest of the nineteenth century poets, attempted in her writings
D. Considered by many the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, Emily Dickinson had attempted in her writings
E. Emily Dickinson, considered by many the greatest poet of the nineteenth century, attempted in her writings
01 Sep 2012, 23:55
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Correct Answer E.
Consider do not take any preposition such as considered as... or considered to be.... Hence B & C can be eliminated.
D uses unnecessary perfect tense. Hence can be eliminated.
A Considered is modifying writings. It should modify Emily Dickinson. Can be eliminated.
02 Sep 2012, 23:30
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First Split :
1. The writings of Emily Dickinson, ........................ the greatest poet of the nineteenth century........... : The writings was the greatest poet = Does it make any sense ? = E
2. The greatest poet of the nineteenth century, ........................Emily Dickinson's writings : the greatest poet was Emily's writings = Does it make any sense ? = E
2nd Split : Consider X Y = Correct idiom
3. ........considered by many as the greatest of the nineteenth century poets................. : Eliminated
3rd split : Simple Past vs perfect
4. Emily Dickinson.................. had attempted in her writings : mainly used when there is a sequence of events in the Past, no such thing = Eliminated
5. Emily Dickinson...................attempted in her writings
Leading to 5/E , my take
1. The writings of Emily Dickinson, ........................ the greatest poet of the nineteenth century........... : The writings was the greatest poet = Does it make any sense ? = E
2. The greatest poet of the nineteenth century, ........................Emily Dickinson's writings : the greatest poet was Emily's writings = Does it make any sense ? = E
2nd Split : Consider X Y = Correct idiom
3. ........considered by many as the greatest of the nineteenth century poets................. : Eliminated
3rd split : Simple Past vs perfect
4. Emily Dickinson.................. had attempted in her writings : mainly used when there is a sequence of events in the Past, no such thing = Eliminated
5. Emily Dickinson...................attempted in her writings
Leading to 5/E , my take
