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Observing that traditional television puppets only can convey a limited range of expressions, Muppets creator Jim Henson began creating characters out of flexible foam rubber in order to allow them to express a wider array of emotions.
A) only can convey a limited range of expressions,
B) could convey only a limited range of expressions,
C) conveying a limited range of expressions only,
D) can only convey a limited expressive range,
E) only could convey a limited expressive range,
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I chose (B). It took me 1 minute and 11 seconds.
(C) can be ruled out as it results in an incomplete clause.
Normally, we put "only" after the first auxiliary verb such as "can". (A) and (E) are contrary to the convention.
Now, between (B) and (D), I realized that the place of "Only" can change the emphasis and therefore meaning. Here, it makes more sense to emphasize "the limited range of expressions" rather than the verb "convey". So, I chose (B) over (D).
(C) can be ruled out as it results in an incomplete clause.
Normally, we put "only" after the first auxiliary verb such as "can". (A) and (E) are contrary to the convention.
Now, between (B) and (D), I realized that the place of "Only" can change the emphasis and therefore meaning. Here, it makes more sense to emphasize "the limited range of expressions" rather than the verb "convey". So, I chose (B) over (D).
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
Split #1: Verb tense
The verb in the non-underlined portion is in the past tense (began), so logically, the beginning of the sentence must describe an action in the past as well.
Options A and D incorrectly use can, which is in the present tense.
Eliminate A and D.
In addition, the underlined portion must contain a conjugated verb.
Option C uses a verbal, the verbal conveying. which is not a working verb.
Eliminate C.
Split #2: placement of only
The word "only" should modify limited range of expressions.
Option E incorrectly places "only" before the verb could convey.
The old puppets had few expressions; they had only a limited range of expressions.
Eliminate option E.
The correct answer is B.
If you are a native or near-fluent speaker who can hear without a shred of doubt that the correct idiomatic phrase is range of expressions rather than expressive range,
you could eliminate option E on that basis, too.
Do not memorize this idiom.
If you know the phrasing, great.
Otherwise, do not worry about this idiomatic expression.
COMMENTS
Although there are a couple of minor mistakes, overall these answers are good. Nice work.
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As a strategic matter, I think it is easier to find errors in verb tense or form than it is to find errors in the placement of the word only.
Split #1: Verb tense
The verb in the non-underlined portion is in the past tense (began), so logically, the beginning of the sentence must describe an action in the past as well.
Options A and D incorrectly use can, which is in the present tense.
Eliminate A and D.
In addition, the underlined portion must contain a conjugated verb.
Option C uses a verbal, the verbal conveying. which is not a working verb.
Eliminate C.
Split #2: placement of only
The word "only" should modify limited range of expressions.
Option E incorrectly places "only" before the verb could convey.
The old puppets had few expressions; they had only a limited range of expressions.
Eliminate option E.
The correct answer is B.
If you are a native or near-fluent speaker who can hear without a shred of doubt that the correct idiomatic phrase is range of expressions rather than expressive range,
you could eliminate option E on that basis, too.
Do not memorize this idiom.
If you know the phrasing, great.
Otherwise, do not worry about this idiomatic expression.
COMMENTS
Although there are a couple of minor mistakes, overall these answers are good. Nice work.
