Although students in New York learn physics at a pace similar to Londo

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Although  students in New York learn physics at a pace similar to London, their  standardized test scores are far lower in New York.

(A) students in New York learn physics at a similar pace to London, their

(B) the pace of people learning physics is about the same in New York and in London, the

(C) physics is learned by students in New York at a similar pace to London's, their

(D) the pace of learning physics in New York and London is about the same, the

(E) students in New York and London learn physics at about the same pace, the

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blueseas · Accepted Answer

(A) students in New York learn physics at a similar pace to London, their
improper comparison STUDENTS compared TO LONDON.  WRONG

(B) the pace of people learning physics is about the same in New York and in London, the
MEANING Changed.IN original it was students who were learning...in this case PEOPLE are learning.
moreover There is  modifier  error: THE PACE OF PEOPLE ==>it seems that we are comparing the pace of people.
  WRONG

(C) physics is learned by students in New York at a similar pace to  London's , their
  WRONG .  
NOT Clear STUDENTS are compared to LONDON'S what?
moreover its on passive voice.

(D) the pace of learning physics in New York and London is about the same, the
  WRONG   . 
NOT CLEAR WHO IS LEARNING PHYSICS...whether STUDENTS or EVERYBODY.

(E) students in New York and London learn physics at about the same pace, the
  CORRECT

hence E

argha · Answer

IMO E as it looks to be the most concise.

However, I have one question:

Is there any parallelism to be maintained with words like although, though, even though etc..?

Please help with some examples if possible.

Regards

Argha

mehtakaustubh · Answer

IMO E.
The original sentence has incorrect comparison between students in New York and London.
It should have been students in New York and those/students in London.
Also the correct idiom to be used here is Although X, Y....
Only E presents the sentence in correct format.

GMATPill · Answer

Yes, some good points above.

FYI, as an additional note - for (B): the pace of people learning physics is about the same in New York  and in  London

can be improved to:

"the pace of people learning physics is about the same in New York  as it is  in London..."

NeverGiveUp- Arpit · Answer

facts should be presented in simple present tense. So B,C and D are out. Between A and E, E wons because A has comparison error.

jmartin4383 · Answer

Although students in New York learn physics at a pace similar to London, their standardized test scores are far lower in New York.

Below are the steps I took to sort through this questions. I appreciate any feedback.

(A) students in New York learn physics at a similar pace to London,  their 
 Their is ambiguous and redundant, with New York at the end it should read "the"

(B) the  pace of people  learning physics is about the same in New York and in London, the
 pace is poorly placed and used

(C) physics is learned by students in New York at a similar pace to London's,  their 
 Their is ambiguous and redundant, with New York at the end it should read "the"

(D) the pace of learning physics in New York and London   is   about the same, the

(E) students in New York and London learn physics at about the same pace, the

1. Eliminate A and E because of ", their"
2. Eliminate B, pace placement
3. Eliminate D, "paces is the same" should read as "paces are the same"
4. Choose Option E.

navderm · Answer

The facts are presented in the simple present tense in B, C, and D. Why do you think they are not?

Flozy2 · Answer

Can someone explain to me why B is incorrect compared to E, except for the usage of "people" instead of "students"

(B) the pace of people learning physics is about the same in New York and in London, the

(E) students in New York and London learn physics at about the same pace, the

How is Although X,Y form not executed here in B; "Although the pace, the test score" is incorrect? They are both nouns, tho don't belong to the same category. However, "Although students, the test score" don't belong to the same category either.

navderm · Answer

B, distorts the meaning. It is stating that the pace of people learning physics is the same in two places. What the sentence means is that all the people who are learning physics have the same pace. That is not the meaning that would jibe with the next part of the sentence. 
What we want is the comparison between the rate/pace of learning of people in NY vs that of people in London. What it ends up intending is that the pace of all people in these places is the same.

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