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18 Aug 2019, 09:28
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Hippopotamuses allow their hides and teeth to be cleaned by carp, members of the genus labeo, which, in turn, benefit by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals.
(A) which, in turn, benefit by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals
(B) which benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn
(C) benefiting, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals
(D) to benefit, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant animals
(E) who benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn
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(A) which, in turn, benefit by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals
(B) which benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn
(C) benefiting, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals
(D) to benefit, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant animals
(E) who benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn
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18 Aug 2019, 10:34
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Hi himanshurajawat
the 'carp' is modified by the 'members of the genus labeo'. This signals that the subject is plural. Thus, the plural verb benefit agrees with the irregular plural subject carp.
If the sentence said 'carp, the member of the genus labeo', then the verb would be singular.
the 'carp' is modified by the 'members of the genus labeo'. This signals that the subject is plural. Thus, the plural verb benefit agrees with the irregular plural subject carp.
If the sentence said 'carp, the member of the genus labeo', then the verb would be singular.
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18 Aug 2019, 09:40
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Hippopotamuses allow their hides and teeth to be cleaned by carp, members of the genus labeo, which, in turn, benefit by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals.
(A) which, in turn, benefit by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals - Correct - correctly modifies carp
(B) which benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn - Incorrect - placement of 'in turn' is awkward
(C) benefiting, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals - Incorrect - this incorrect modifies Hippos and distorts meaning - carps are benefiting but this sentence states that Hippos are benefiting
(D) to benefit, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant animals - Incorrect - to benefit is incorrect - it is not clear who is benefiting
(E) who benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn - Incorrect - Not clear what "who" refers to - whether carps or hippos?
(A) which, in turn, benefit by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals - Correct - correctly modifies carp
(B) which benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn - Incorrect - placement of 'in turn' is awkward
(C) benefiting, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals - Incorrect - this incorrect modifies Hippos and distorts meaning - carps are benefiting but this sentence states that Hippos are benefiting
(D) to benefit, in turn, by eating the algae and parasites on the giant animals - Incorrect - to benefit is incorrect - it is not clear who is benefiting
(E) who benefits by eating the algae and parasites on the giant mammals in turn - Incorrect - Not clear what "who" refers to - whether carps or hippos?
