Originally, the term "diva" was applied to the leading female singer

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Originally, the term "diva" was applied to the leading female singer in an opera company;  however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre and the mere good ones.

A) however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre and the mere good ones.

B) but, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.

C) moreover, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the mere good ones.

D) and, in recent years, the term has come to distinguish between the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.

E) however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.

sumitkrocks · Answer

Correct idioms are:- Differentiate between x and y / Differentiate x from y

Per the meaning of the sentence, contrast keyword is desired in the second part of the sentence
C and D are straightaway out because of missing contrast 
A is out because of Idiom issue I.e Between is missing 
Semicolon in the non underlined part of the sentence indicates "conjunctive adverb" is a better choice than a "conjunction" 
E is the answer

A) however, in recent years, the term has come to  differentiate  the really thrilling stars of this genre and the mere good ones.
Idiom error

B)  but,  in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
But is conjunction; however, we require "conjunctive adverb" here

C)  moreover,  in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the mere good ones.

Missing contrast

D)  and,  in recent years, the term has come to distinguish between the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
Missing contrast

E) however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
Right answer

zhanbo · Answer

My answer is  (E) . It took me 01:04.

(A) Should use "differentiate A  from  B". 
(B) We construct a coordinated sentence via "IC1 + Comma + FANBOYS + IC2". (IC stands for Independent Clause). Here, semicolon is used instead. 
(C) "Moreover" does not convey the contrast between two ICs.
(D) See (B). Also, "and“ does not convey the contrast between two ICs.

jhavyom · Answer

Originally, the term "diva" was applied to the leading female singer in an opera company;  however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre and the mere good ones.

A) however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre  and  the mere good ones.
'differentiate from' is the correct usage.

B) but, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
Use of 'but' after the semicolon is incorrect

C) moreover, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the mere good ones.
Use of 'moreover' does not present the contrast required.

D) and, in recent years, the term has come to distinguish between the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
Use of 'and' does not present the contrast required.
Use of 'and' after the semicolon is incorrect

E) however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones. 
Correct

Choice E is the answer.

Sumi1010 · Answer

The 2nd part of the sentence (underlined) after semicolon must begin with "moreover" or "however".
These are conjunctive adverbs.

Note: An independent clause can be follow another one (after semicolon) in below cases :
1. No conjunction + independent clause
2. Conjunctive adverbs + independent clause.
More on Conjunctive adverbs : https://www.veritasprep.com/blog/2014/06/understanding-conjunctions-on-the-gmat/

As all the choices have conjunctions, we must have the case - Conjunctive adverbs + independent clause.

"and" and "but" are subordinating conjunctions and can't be followed after semi-colon.
Thus,we can eliminate choices B and D for this very reason.

Differentiate X FROM Y is correct structure.
We can eliminate choice A for ~~Differentiate X AND Y~~

Choice C can be eliminated because the actual sentence implies
Originally <something> ; however <something else> - "moreover" addsto the original understanding and does not give a contrast.

E fixes all the issues.

IMO E.

TarunKumar1234 · Answer

Originally, the term "diva" was applied to the leading female singer in an opera company; however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre and the mere good ones.

A) however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre and the mere good ones.
'differentiate from' is the correct usage.

B) but, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
Use of 'but' after the semicolon is incorrect

C) moreover, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the mere good ones.
Use of 'moreover' does not present the contrast required.

D) and, in recent years, the term has come to distinguish between the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
Use of 'and' does not present the contrast required.
Use of 'and' after the semicolon is incorrect

E) however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.
Correct

Choice E is the answer.

winterschool · Answer

Originally, the term "diva" was applied to the leading female singer in an opera company; however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre and the mere good ones.

A) however, in recent years, the term has come to  differentiate  the really thrilling stars of this genre  and  the mere good ones.  Incorrect

differentiate .........X....from.......Y..............

B)  but , in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.  Incorrect

after ';' but uses wrong; two IC separate by but with ',' or without ','

C)  moreover , in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the mere good ones.  Incorrect

moreover uses wrong

D)  and , in recent years, the term has come to distinguish between the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.  Incorrect

same as B, 'but' and 'and' both are conjunction

E)  however, in recent years, the term has come to differentiate the really thrilling stars of this genre from the merely good ones.   Correct

Originally, the term "diva" was applied to the leading female singer

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