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The actors in The Mystery of Edwin Drood have become known as a prime example of the interaction between performers with the audience.
A) a prime example of the interaction between performers with
B) a prime example of the interaction of performers and
C) being prime examples of the interaction of performers with
D) prime examples of the interaction between performers with
E) prime examples of the interaction between performers and
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
THE PROMPT
The actors in The Mystery of Edwin Drood have become known as a prime example of the interaction between performers with the audience.
• Meaning?
→ Some actors in a particular play have become known for the way in which they interact with the audience.
• Idiom, frequently tested: Between X AND Y
→ Between serves as a "connecting" preposition that couples performers and the audience.
The correct idiomatic structure is Between X and Y.
X = performers
Y = the audience
• Agreement: Often, in cases that involve a plural noun (actors), a linking verb or the word as (have become known as), and another noun (examples), style and diction are better served when the nouns agree.
THE OPTIONS
• Incorrect construction / idiom: with in between X with Y is incorrect
→ Whenever you see between, and between connects Thing One (X) and Thing Two (Y) you need the word AND.
• Agreement - the singular a prime example does not agree with the plural actors.
Although this disagreement is not fatal as is the disagreement between a plural noun and a singular pronoun, such disagreement is not preferred.
The preference that actors and examples agree stems partially from this particular context.
The verb phrase "have become known as" functions very nearly as a linking verb does: there is a tacit "equals" sign between actors and examples.
Use the preference to break ties.
Eliminate A
• interaction of X and Y is incorrect
→ we need between, not of
→ interaction between X and Y is the dominant collocation—and the one you are likely to see on the GMAT.
See, for example, the definition and sentence examples here.
• Agreement - the singular a prime example does not agree with the plural actors.
ELIMINATE B
→ editor's test: remove the word "being." Does the sentence still make sense? Yes? Then you do not need being. It is useless.
• interaction of X with Y is incorrect
→ we need between, not of
→ we need and, not with
ELIMINATE C
• Incorrect construction / idiom
→ Just as is the case in option A, we need Between X (performers) and Y (the audience), not with
• prime examples, plural, agrees with actors, plural ("Actors have become prime examples . . . )
• the correct idiom is used: Between performers and the audience
KEEP
The correct answer is E.
COMMENTS
GMATist1 , welcome to SC Butler. We are glad to have you.
All aspirants have a standing invitation to post.
If you can explain a concept—essentially, "teach" the way to answer an SC question—you are in very good shape for the GMAT.
It's okay if you feel shy: go ahead and post anyway.
Don't worry if "your" solution has already been posted.
As you'll see below, even if answers are similar, everyone explains in their unique way.
To all of you who work diligently and convey a positive attitude, I say: nicely done.
THE PROMPT
The actors in The Mystery of Edwin Drood have become known as a prime example of the interaction between performers with the audience.
• Meaning?
→ Some actors in a particular play have become known for the way in which they interact with the audience.
• Idiom, frequently tested: Between X AND Y
→ Between serves as a "connecting" preposition that couples performers and the audience.
The correct idiomatic structure is Between X and Y.
X = performers
Y = the audience
• Agreement: Often, in cases that involve a plural noun (actors), a linking verb or the word as (have become known as), and another noun (examples), style and diction are better served when the nouns agree.
THE OPTIONS
Quote:
• Incorrect construction / idiom: with in between X with Y is incorrect
→ Whenever you see between, and between connects Thing One (X) and Thing Two (Y) you need the word AND.
• Agreement - the singular a prime example does not agree with the plural actors.
Although this disagreement is not fatal as is the disagreement between a plural noun and a singular pronoun, such disagreement is not preferred.
The preference that actors and examples agree stems partially from this particular context.
The verb phrase "have become known as" functions very nearly as a linking verb does: there is a tacit "equals" sign between actors and examples.
Use the preference to break ties.
Eliminate A
Quote:
• interaction of X and Y is incorrect
→ we need between, not of
→ interaction between X and Y is the dominant collocation—and the one you are likely to see on the GMAT.
See, for example, the definition and sentence examples here.
• Agreement - the singular a prime example does not agree with the plural actors.
ELIMINATE B
Quote:
• being is useless
→ editor's test: remove the word "being." Does the sentence still make sense? Yes? Then you do not need being. It is useless.
• interaction of X with Y is incorrect
→ we need between, not of
→ we need and, not with
ELIMINATE C
Quote:
• Incorrect construction / idiom
→ Just as is the case in option A, we need Between X (performers) and Y (the audience), not with
Quote:
• I do not see any errors
• prime examples, plural, agrees with actors, plural ("Actors have become prime examples . . . )
• the correct idiom is used: Between performers and the audience
KEEP
The correct answer is E.
COMMENTS
GMATist1 , welcome to SC Butler. We are glad to have you.
All aspirants have a standing invitation to post.
If you can explain a concept—essentially, "teach" the way to answer an SC question—you are in very good shape for the GMAT.
It's okay if you feel shy: go ahead and post anyway.
Don't worry if "your" solution has already been posted.
As you'll see below, even if answers are similar, everyone explains in their unique way.
To all of you who work diligently and convey a positive attitude, I say: nicely done.
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The actors in The Mystery of Edwin Drood have become known as a prime example of the interaction between performers with the audience.
A) a prime example of the interaction between performers with Incorrect
B) a prime example of the interaction of performers and Incorrect
C) being prime examples of the interaction of performers with Incorrect
D) prime examples of the interaction between performers withIncorrect
E) prime examples of the interaction between performers and Incorrect
correct idioms - ............between............and.......
eliminate A & D
In B - of should be replace with between. also changes intended meaning
In C being uses redundant and wrong
Answer should be E
A) a prime example of the interaction between performers with Incorrect
B) a prime example of the interaction of performers and Incorrect
C) being prime examples of the interaction of performers with Incorrect
D) prime examples of the interaction between performers withIncorrect
E) prime examples of the interaction between performers and Incorrect
correct idioms - ............between............and.......
eliminate A & D
In B - of should be replace with between. also changes intended meaning
In C being uses redundant and wrong
Answer should be E
