Last visit was: 09 May 2026, 08:21 It is currently 09 May 2026, 08:21
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
User avatar
Bunuel
User avatar
Math Expert
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
Last visit: 09 May 2026
Posts: 110,213
Own Kudos:
813,860
 [3]
Given Kudos: 106,128
Products:
Expert
Expert reply
Active GMAT Club Expert! Tag them with @ followed by their username for a faster response.
Posts: 110,213
Kudos: 813,860
 [3]
Kudos
Add Kudos
3
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
User avatar
madgmat2019
Joined: 01 Mar 2019
Last visit: 17 Sep 2021
Posts: 584
Own Kudos:
643
 [1]
Given Kudos: 207
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship
GMAT 1: 580 Q48 V21
GPA: 4
Products:
GMAT 1: 580 Q48 V21
Posts: 584
Kudos: 643
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
User avatar
Archit3110
User avatar
Major Poster
Joined: 18 Aug 2017
Last visit: 09 May 2026
Posts: 8,642
Own Kudos:
5,193
 [1]
Given Kudos: 243
Status:You learn more from failure than from success.
Location: India
Concentration: Sustainability, Marketing
GMAT Focus 1: 545 Q79 V79 DI73
GMAT Focus 2: 645 Q83 V82 DI81
GPA: 4
WE:Marketing (Energy)
Products:
GMAT Focus 2: 645 Q83 V82 DI81
Posts: 8,642
Kudos: 5,193
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
User avatar
CareerGeek
Joined: 20 Jul 2017
Last visit: 06 May 2026
Posts: 1,286
Own Kudos:
4,449
 [1]
Given Kudos: 162
Location: India
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Marketing
GMAT 1: 690 Q51 V30
WE:Education (Education)
GMAT 1: 690 Q51 V30
Posts: 1,286
Kudos: 4,449
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
(A) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.
(B) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where them governed together.
(C) where him and Chirac governed together, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation.
(D) where he and Chirac, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, governed together --> Wrong meaning [Seems as if President and Chirac resulting in something]
(E) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where he and Chirac governed together. --> Correct

IMO Option E
User avatar
daagh
User avatar
Major Poster
Joined: 19 Feb 2007
Last visit: 16 Oct 2020
Posts: 5,262
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 422
Status: enjoying
Location: India
WE:Education (Education)
Expert
Expert reply
Posts: 5,262
Kudos: 42,470
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
A,B, and C are out for using object pronouns 'him' and 'them' in the place of subject pronouns 'he' and 'they'. In D, the structure gives room to twist and change the meaning. E seems to be the final choice in this most unlikely question in a GMAT. It is difficult to digest that 'where' could be used to refer to cohabitation or the Prime Minister.
User avatar
exc4libur
Joined: 24 Nov 2016
Last visit: 22 Mar 2022
Posts: 1,679
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 607
Location: United States
Posts: 1,679
Kudos: 1,472
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Quote:
In 1986, socialist President Mitterrand was forced to appoint conservative Jacques Chirac as prime minister, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.

(A) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.
(B) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where them governed together.
(C) where him and Chirac governed together, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation.
(D) where he and Chirac, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, governed together.
(E) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where he and Chirac governed together.

MEANING
M was forced to appoint JC as minister, resulting in a period called x, where he [M] and JC gov together.

Ans (E)
User avatar
ankaua
Joined: 22 Jun 2018
Last visit: 10 Sep 2022
Posts: 139
Own Kudos:
182
 [1]
Given Kudos: 294
Location: Ukraine
Concentration: Technology, Entrepreneurship
GMAT 1: 600 Q44 V28
GMAT 2: 630 Q42 V34
GMAT 3: 660 Q48 V34
GPA: 4
GMAT 3: 660 Q48 V34
Posts: 139
Kudos: 182
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
In 1986, socialist President Mitterrand was forced to appoint conservative Jacques Chirac as prime minister, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.

The first thing, which jumps at me is "where" which on GMAT has to modify places; the use of "where" to modify conceptual places is wrong.
Wrong: "We discussed the topic at the meeting, where heads of all departments were able to present their concerns"
Correct: "We discussed the topic at the meeting, at which heads of all departments were able to present their concerns"
All of a sudden, "where" is present in all five answers choices :shh:

So, next split is him/them/he: as we need a subject for subordinate clause, we need "he" (or "they")

Quote:
(A) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.
We need "he" instead of "him" to play as a subject.
Quote:
(B) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where them governed together.
Same as in A, we need "they" instead of "them"
Quote:
(C) where him and Chirac governed together, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation.
Placement of "where" is incorrect, the modifier is supposed to describe "the period known as the Cohabitation"

Quote:
(D) where he and Chirac, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, governed together.
the error from A ("him" > "he") is fixed, but the error from D is introduced.
Quote:
(E) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where he and Chirac governed together.
Seems the best from available options. Correct choice
User avatar
eakabuah
User avatar
Retired Moderator
Joined: 18 May 2019
Last visit: 15 Jun 2022
Posts: 774
Own Kudos:
1,144
 [1]
Given Kudos: 101
Posts: 774
Kudos: 1,144
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
The right answer is option E.

Options A, B, and C use the object pronouns him, them, and him instead of subject pronouns respectively. Hence, A, B, and C can be eliminated.
Option D has a misplaced modifier resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation. The best answer is, therefore, option E, in which the modifier resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation rightly states the result of the preceding clause. It makes sense to say that the forced appointment of conservative Jacques Chirac by President Mitterand resulted in a period known as the Cohabitation.

In 1986, socialist President Mitterrand was forced to appoint conservative Jacques Chirac as prime minister, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.

(A) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.
(B) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where them governed together.
(C) where him and Chirac governed together, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation.
(D) where he and Chirac, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, governed together.
(E) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where he and Chirac governed together.
User avatar
sampriya
User avatar
ISB School Moderator
Joined: 23 Nov 2018
Last visit: 25 Nov 2022
Posts: 297
Own Kudos:
267
 [2]
Given Kudos: 358
Location: India
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V39
GPA: 2.88
Products:
2
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
In 1986, socialist President Mitterrand was forced to appoint conservative Jacques Chirac as prime minister, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.

(A) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.- since him is the subject of the sentence it should be replaced with he
(B) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where them governed together.- awkward
(C) where him and Chirac governed together, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation.- where illogically refers to the prime minister
(D) where he and Chirac, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, governed together.- "where" illogically refers to the prime minister
(E) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where he and Chirac governed together. - correct!
avatar
chaitralirr
Joined: 17 Mar 2019
Last visit: 07 Oct 2021
Posts: 362
Own Kudos:
291
 [1]
Given Kudos: 35
Location: India
Concentration: Healthcare, General Management
Schools:
GPA: 3.75
WE:Pharmaceuticals (Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals)
Schools:
Posts: 362
Kudos: 291
 [1]
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
IMO E

The ing modifier is correctly modifying the preceding clause followed. The correct use of pronoun he

Posted from my mobile device
User avatar
Bunuel
User avatar
Math Expert
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
Last visit: 09 May 2026
Posts: 110,213
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 106,128
Products:
Expert
Expert reply
Active GMAT Club Expert! Tag them with @ followed by their username for a faster response.
Posts: 110,213
Kudos: 813,860
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Bunuel

Competition Mode Question



In 1986, socialist President Mitterrand was forced to appoint conservative Jacques Chirac as prime minister, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.

(A) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where him and Chirac governed together.
(B) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where them governed together.
(C) where him and Chirac governed together, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation.
(D) where he and Chirac, resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, governed together.
(E) resulting in a period known as the Cohabitation, where he and Chirac governed together.

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION:



In the underlined portion two people govern together. They are the subjects of the sentence. The pronoun him is an objective pronoun, meaning it is used to show the object of a sentence. Thus it in the wrong case and must be changed to he- the subjective pronoun: (1) him and Chirac governed together. OR (2) he and Chirac governed together.

A. Uses him, an objective pronoun in place of the subject.
B. Uses them, another objective pronoun. They would be correct.
C. Uses him, an objective pronoun in place of the subject.
D. Sentence structure confuses meaning: it seems that he and Chirac resulted in a period known as Cohabitation
E. contains pronoun agreement without sacrificing meaning or flow.
User avatar
VerbalBot
User avatar
Non-Human User
Joined: 01 Oct 2013
Last visit: 04 Jan 2021
Posts: 19,430
Own Kudos:
Posts: 19,430
Kudos: 1,011
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Automated notice from GMAT Club VerbalBot:

A member just gave Kudos to this thread, showing it’s still useful. I’ve bumped it to the top so more people can benefit. Feel free to add your own questions or solutions.

This post was generated automatically.
Moderators:
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
7391 posts
547 posts
363 posts