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Movie critics often disagree with one another regarding their opinions of current releases, but they all agree that a good movie must contain quality acting, an engaging plot, and a climax that is exciting.
a) an engaging plot, and a climax that is exciting
b) an engaging plot while having an exciting climax
c) an engaging plot, and an exciting climax
d) a plot that is engaging, and a climax that is exciting
e) a plot that is engaging, and an exciting climax
a) an engaging plot, and a climax that is exciting
b) an engaging plot while having an exciting climax
c) an engaging plot, and an exciting climax
d) a plot that is engaging, and a climax that is exciting
e) a plot that is engaging, and an exciting climax
24 Jan 2014, 15:37
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Dear nfr007,
I'm happy to help.
I must say, I am not fond of this question, for a few reasons. It seems to me particularly un-GMAT-like. The question hinges on the parallelism, which in the original is
// quality acting
//an engaging plot,
and
//a climax that is exciting
First of all, we need the three elements to be in parallel, so (B) is completely incorrect.
It's true that "a climax that is exciting" is about as flaccid and livy-livered as one could imagine. There is zero reason to say "a climax that is exciting" when one could say "an engaging climax." Much of the question seems to depend on distinguish the correct phrasing, in the second or third element, from its paper tiger counterpart. Part of what is un-GMAT-like about this is there's nothing particularly tempting about the wrong choices. If you recognize how atrocious the "[noun] that is [adjective]" form is, then right there, the question is over. The answer has to be (C).
There's only one issue this question is exploring, which is also not particularly GMAT-like. A good GMAT SC question typically explores several different grammatical/ logical/ rhetorical issues at once. Here's a high quality practice question:
https://gmat.magoosh.com/questions/3284
Does all this make sense?
Mike
24 Jan 2014, 22:09
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Mike... Is it not possible to encounter such questions even in the sub 600 level??
p.s : I tried framing this question in the most non "j'accuse" voice as possible.. I've found it's quite impossible.. :p
p.s : I tried framing this question in the most non "j'accuse" voice as possible.. I've found it's quite impossible.. :p
