As a customer becomes more comfortable using computers, thei

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As a customer becomes more comfortable using computers, their  purchasing habits change as well.

A. As a customer becomes more comfortable using computers, their
B. As customers become more comfortable using computers, their
C. As a customer becomes more comfortable to use computers, his or her
D. As customers become more comfortable to use computers, their
E. As customers becoming more comfortable using computers, their

CounterSniper · Answer

We can get to B using POE .
Just curious , shouldn't we have   in using computers   in B
you get  comfortable in using computer  ,but B says  getting comfortable using computer !! well !!

globaldesi · Answer

Official explanation:
In the original sentence, the plural pronoun "their" refers to the singular noun "a customer." Hence, (A) is incorrect.

A vertical scan shows that all the choices except (C) end with "their," while (C) ends in the singular "his or her." (A) and (C) have singular subjects, while (B), (D), and (E) have plural subjects. Because the subject and pronoun agree in number in each choice except (A), which you've already eliminated, proceed to check each answer choice individually.

(B) keeps "their" but changes its antecedent to the plural "customers," so the noun and pronoun are now in agreement. (B) does not seem to introduce any other errors. Check the other choices to be sure this one is correct.

(C) and (D) can be eliminated because they incorrectly use the infinitive "to use." Eliminate (E) because it tries to use the gerund "becoming" as a main verb without a helping verb (e.g., "are becoming").

Only (B), the correct answer, has pronoun antecedent agreement and correct verb tenses.

TAKEAWAY: On the GMAT, pronouns must agree in number with their antecedents.

adkikani · Answer

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I do not see an issue with usage of infinitive:  to use . In fact 
I would prefer usage of infinitive vs verb-ing :  using

How do I eliminate (B) with confidence?

dave13 · Answer

Hey adkikani

good question

let me explain D is incorrect because this option incorrectly uses infinitive. Why incorrectly? Because, “to use” incorrectly modifies the noun “Customers” you need to use participle present which acts an adjective adding description to the noun “Customers” For example you can`t say “A matter to require urgent assistance” instead one should say “ A matter requiring urgent assistance” Experts including generis

correct me please if my explanation is wrong

generis is my reasoning correct ?

cheers, D

globaldesi · Answer

Hey Dave,
not sure if the issue is specific to using/ to use for the subject. even I am awaiting an expert reply for this question.

dave13 · Answer

hey globaldesi lets be optimists

say you are half sure that my explanation is correct

buan15 · Answer

Though I eliminated D the reason is not very clear...I thought B is better than D

GMATNinja  please help

prince00113 · Answer

Hii  daagh

Can u provide an explanation to B and D choices

cristianosubo · Answer

"using" seems awkward here in OA. Experts kindly advice why "using" is preferred to "to use" here. Thanks in advance.

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Priyanka1293 · Answer

Can some expert please explain this?

putul22 · Answer

Why -comfortable using - is correct phrase ? 
Whats wrong in using - comfortable to use ?

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AjiteshArun · Answer

Comfortable to use  is used like this:

1.  This computer mouse is very comfortable to use. 
2.  I find this computer mouse very comfortable to use.

But we  can't  say something like:

3.   I am very comfortable to use this mouse.

Similarly,

4.   I am comfortable to take the GMAT tomorrow.  
5.  I am comfortable taking the GMAT tomorrow.

6.   I feel comfortable to take the GMAT tomorrow.  
7.  I feel comfortable taking the GMAT tomorrow.

udaypratapsingh99 · Answer

This is helpful. Thanks.

Nrj0601 · Answer

I was confused B/w B and D. B sounds correct as 'to use' doesn't go here

As a customer becomes more comfortable using computers, thei

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