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This pattern of genetic inheritance has not been studied, primarily on account of the late onset and relatively benign course of the trait.
A. on account of the late onset
B. on account of their having a late onset
C. because of the late onset
D. it is because of the late onset
E. it is because they have a late onset
A. on account of the late onset
B. on account of their having a late onset
C. because of the late onset
D. it is because of the late onset
E. it is because they have a late onset
In the below mentioned question, the main choice is between option A & C. I would like to know when is it correct to use "On account of" and does GMAT prefer "Because of" to " On Account of".
This pattern of genetic inheritance has not been studied, primarily on account of the late onset and relatively benign course of the trait.
A. on account of the late onset
B. on account of their having a late onset
C. because of the late onset
D. it is because of the late onset
E. it is because they have a late onset
Waiting eagerly for response.
Regards,
Fame
This pattern of genetic inheritance has not been studied, primarily on account of the late onset and relatively benign course of the trait.
A. on account of the late onset
B. on account of their having a late onset
C. because of the late onset
D. it is because of the late onset
E. it is because they have a late onset
Waiting eagerly for response.
Regards,
Fame
09 Sep 2013, 13:38
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Dear Fame,
I'm happy to help.
First of all, here's a blog on "because" and "because of"
https://magoosh.com/gmat/2012/gmat-idiom ... ecause-of/
In my understanding, we can just say in blanket fashion ----- while the construction "on account of" may pass in colloquial speech and in informal writing, it is 100% unacceptable on the GMAT and will never be part of a correct answer.
I don't know the status of this question --- given from a real source? Which source? Answers (A) & (B) are immediately out because of the use of the forbidden idiom. Answers (D) & (E) have run-on sentences --- two independent clauses separated only by a comma --- a "comma splice" --- see:
https://gmat.magoosh.com/lessons/916-run-on-sentences
That just leaves (C). I'm not necessarily satisfied with the quality of this as a GMAT-like SC question, but I hope this addresses the particular issue of "because of" vs. "account of".
Mike
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07 Sep 2013, 22:36
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I too actually never understood the difference between 'On account of' and 'Because of'. I tried to search for the explanations on google and it seems like there are subtle difference between the two.
Here is a video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJrS35VjO9w
In the above link, the guy explains the use of 'Because of' and 'On account of'.
E.g 'Mr. X did not come because of his son' sounds better than 'Mr. X did not come on account of his son'.
Whereas, 'Mr. X did not come because of his son's illness' sounds similar to 'Mr. X did not come on account of his son's illness'.
I would still like to see some better explanations from experts. It will help greatly.
Here is a video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJrS35VjO9w
In the above link, the guy explains the use of 'Because of' and 'On account of'.
E.g 'Mr. X did not come because of his son' sounds better than 'Mr. X did not come on account of his son'.
Whereas, 'Mr. X did not come because of his son's illness' sounds similar to 'Mr. X did not come on account of his son's illness'.
I would still like to see some better explanations from experts. It will help greatly.
