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One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.
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(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.
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First Glance: Differences in the answer choices provide clues about what a problem might be testing. Before reading the sentence, glance at the beginning of the underline and down the beginning (just the beginning!) of the five answer choices to look for one early clue as to what this sentence is testing. In this case, the entire sentence is underlined, so there’s a good chance that at least one of Sentence Structure, Meaning, Modifiers, and/or Parallelism will be tested. Keep an eye out for these things as you read the original sentence.
Issues:
(1) Parallelism
In the original sentence, the word and requires parallelism. There is another that construction earlier in the sentence:
- One perplexing result is the prediction…
- (X) that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes
(Y) that has been supported by subsequent research
There are two errors. First, gravitational singularities lie is a complete subject-verb pairing, while has been supported is just a verb structure that takes prediction as its subject. These two elements are not structurally parallel. Second, if a prediction has been supported by subsequent research, then it is illogical to say that the prediction is perplexing for that reason. Rather, just the X element is perplexing for some reason. (Note: You don’t need to know about General Relativity or understand why! Just trust the sentence when it says that this observation is perplexing to scientists.) Eliminate choice (A).
Choices (B) and (E) have similar parallel constructions at the end. Examine choice (B) first. One possible way to read it is as follows:
- One perplexing result is…
- (X) the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity
(Y) a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research
In this reading, from a purely technical parallelism standpoint, the prediction and a prediction are parallel because they’re both nouns with modifiers afterwards, although it’s awkward to make the exact same prediction parallel to itself. (Is there just one prediction? Are there two?) In addition, the illogical meaning is repeated: A prediction that has been supported by subsequent research is not perplexing for that reason. Eliminate choice (B).
There isn’t anything elsewhere in the sentence that could be made parallel to but a prediction, so there’s no correct X element match for this part of the sentence.
Here is choice (E)’s parallel structure:
- The prediction that [something is true] is…
- (X) a perplexing result
(Y) supported by subsequent research
The meaning is logical—only the result is described as perplexing—but the two elements are not in the same structural form. Element X is a noun (result) while element Y is part of the verb form is supported.
(2) Modifier / Meaning
While examining the X element in choice (B), you might also spot that something is going on with the modifier: the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity. In the moment, you can decide whether to continue examining the parallelism or to examine the modifier instead; choose whichever path you think is easier/faster for you.
The order of modifiers in choice (B) creates an illogical meaning. It appears to imply that the prediction itself is located at the heart of each black hole or perhaps was made at the heart of the black hole? The prediction is not, of course, at the heart of a black hole, so eliminate (B) for faulty meaning.
(3) Meaning
Choices (C) and (D) change the sentence structure (there is no longer parallelism at the end), so examine the core sentence structure of each. The core subject-verb pairing in choice (C) is logical and structurally sound: One of the perplexing results … is the prediction … [that something is true]. In choice (D), however, the core subject-verb pairing is problematic:
- The prediction [of a certain thing] is a point where [something else happens].
The prediction itself is not the point where some particular thing happens. Rather, that phenomenon occurs within a black hole. Eliminate choice (D) for illogical meaning.
The Correct Answer: Choice (C) correctly labels only the gravitational singularity phenomenon as perplexing. Further, this choice employs modifiers, rather than a parallel structure, for the two extra pieces of information it is providing. The first modifier, supported by subsequent research, is correctly placed immediately after the noun that it is modifying, the prediction. The second modifier, a point at which … apply, is correctly placed immediately after the noun that it is modifying, a gravitational singularity.
Note: The split in the answer choices between where and at which is a red herring. Both constructions are correct. In addition, the variations one perplexing result and one of the perplexing results are also both correct.
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One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(A) One perplexing resultof General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research. - No error; "that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes" - relative pronoun clause correctly modiifes the previous noun "the prediction"; "a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply," clearly modifies "black holes" ; ", and that has been supported by subsequent research." - after and, a complete cluase and "that" is referenceing back to "the prediction" - CORRECT
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. - Incorrect, changes the meaning and highlighted portion incorrectly modifies "gravitational singularity"
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - Incorrect for same reason as of second choice
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - "a perplexing result of General Relativity" is incorrectly modifying "black hole"
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. - "But" is Incorrectly used.
(A) One perplexing result
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. - Incorrect, changes the meaning and highlighted portion incorrectly modifies "gravitational singularity"
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - Incorrect for same reason as of second choice
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - "a perplexing result of General Relativity" is incorrectly modifying "black hole"
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. - "But" is Incorrectly used.
A. Incorrect. Parallelism error with "... where the laws..." and "that has been..."
B. Meaning error. The sentence doesn't mention what the perplexing result is.
C. Correct. The result is properly mentioned, and modifiers are properly used.
D. The prediction is not a point where the laws no longer seem to apply. Incorrect.
E. Parallelism error for "... is a perplexing result.." and "... supported by subsequent...". Incorrect
B. Meaning error. The sentence doesn't mention what the perplexing result is.
C. Correct. The result is properly mentioned, and modifiers are properly used.
D. The prediction is not a point where the laws no longer seem to apply. Incorrect.
E. Parallelism error for "... is a perplexing result.." and "... supported by subsequent...". Incorrect
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The sentence structure is as follows:
One perplexing result
>of General Relativity
is the prediction that
>>>gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes,
>>>>>>>a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply,
and that
>>>has been supported by subsequent research.
Error Analysis:
One glaring error is the parallelism error. Another error would be SVA: 'gravitational singularities - 'a point where'. Moreover, the modifier placement can be improved.
Option Analysis:
(A) Wrong. Refer to error analysis
(B) The prediction is not at the heart of the black hole. Moreover, the sentence essentially says "the result is the prediction but the prediction". Doesn't make sense. Wrong
(C) This option seems to address all the errors we pointed out in our error analysis. Let's hold onto this
(D) "The prediction... is a point where laws don't apply" - that's the sentence structure suggested. Wrong.
(E) This option seems right, but option C is clearer.
I'd go with option C
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(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
"gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where" "a point" can't refer back to plural subject hearts of blackholes .incorrect
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
"prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity"
doesn't make any sense.
furthermore " a point at which". which point? incorrect
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
seems clear . hold on to it
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
one what???"is a point where" is too far to modify the heart of the blackhole. incorrect
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research
the prediction..."is a perplexing..but supported by .." not parallel
IMO C
"gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where" "a point" can't refer back to plural subject hearts of blackholes .incorrect
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
"prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity"
doesn't make any sense.
furthermore " a point at which". which point? incorrect
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
seems clear . hold on to it
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
one what???"is a point where" is too far to modify the heart of the blackhole. incorrect
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research
the prediction..."is a perplexing..but supported by .." not parallel
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One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.
The modifier "a point at which laws of physics......apply" modifies gravitational singularity. Choice A eliminated. Choice B is saying that the perplexing result is the prediction at the heart of black holes, whereas the perplexing result is the prediction of existence of gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole. Choice D and E uses the contrast word but. Thus, choice C is correct
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.
The modifier "a point at which laws of physics......apply" modifies gravitational singularity. Choice A eliminated. Choice B is saying that the perplexing result is the prediction at the heart of black holes, whereas the perplexing result is the prediction of existence of gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole. Choice D and E uses the contrast word but. Thus, choice C is correct
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One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research. -> Usage of “Gravitational singularities” is incorrect as “a point” cannot refer to plural entity
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. -> “Prediction at the heart of each black hole” distorts the meaning
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> One of the results is the prediction? And then that prediction is separated by another modifier. This is not the best construct. Drop C
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> We need a reporting verb “that” when we use “prediction”. Usage of “where” is not justified completely as it is usually used for physical location.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. -> “A point” correctly refers to “gravitational singularity”
Parallelism is maintained on either side of “But”. Correct choice.
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research. -> Usage of “Gravitational singularities” is incorrect as “a point” cannot refer to plural entity
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. -> “Prediction at the heart of each black hole” distorts the meaning
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> One of the results is the prediction? And then that prediction is separated by another modifier. This is not the best construct. Drop C
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> We need a reporting verb “that” when we use “prediction”. Usage of “where” is not justified completely as it is usually used for physical location.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. -> “A point” correctly refers to “gravitational singularity”
Parallelism is maintained on either side of “But”. Correct choice.
Overall the answer should be D.
There are a few things wrong with this sentence. The primary challenge is the placement of the modifier of the original sentence: “a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply”. This is confusing because the core sentence seems to be that “gravitational singularities are a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.” As such the sentence structure needs to be moved around a bit. We are looking for an answer where the actual modifier is the part of the sentence about the “perplexing result of general relativity, supported by subsequent research” since this part of the sentence is adding additional color around the core.
Only option D provides this sentence structure, making it the only feasible option.
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There are a few things wrong with this sentence. The primary challenge is the placement of the modifier of the original sentence: “a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply”. This is confusing because the core sentence seems to be that “gravitational singularities are a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.” As such the sentence structure needs to be moved around a bit. We are looking for an answer where the actual modifier is the part of the sentence about the “perplexing result of general relativity, supported by subsequent research” since this part of the sentence is adding additional color around the core.
Only option D provides this sentence structure, making it the only feasible option.
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One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
IMO C
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.That has been supported by subsequent research should be closer to prediction
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research-- It incorrectly implies that the prediction is at the heart of each black hole
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - Correct
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -- The prediction.. is a point - Incorrect
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. - Passive construction
IMO C
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.That has been supported by subsequent research should be closer to prediction
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research-- It incorrectly implies that the prediction is at the heart of each black hole
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - Correct
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. - Passive construction
One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
Meaning Analysis : The result of GR is prediction :1. Gravitational singularities lie at the heart of black holes.
2. This prediction has been supported by subsequent research.
A. Correct . Nice Parallelism and correct meaning
B. One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.- Prediction at the heart of each black hole ?? wrong meaning. More over ,it is black hole where law of physics no longer seems to apply.
C. One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - Subject verb error (Point & Seem).Further , gravitational singularity is not a point .
D. The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.- Prediction is a point ?? Wrong
E. The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.- SV error (Point ,seem) Gravitational Singularity is a point ?
Meaning Analysis : The result of GR is prediction :1. Gravitational singularities lie at the heart of black holes.
2. This prediction has been supported by subsequent research.
A. Correct . Nice Parallelism and correct meaning
B. One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.- Prediction at the heart of each black hole ?? wrong meaning. More over ,it is black hole where law of physics no longer seems to apply.
C. One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - Subject verb error (Point & Seem).Further , gravitational singularity is not a point .
D. The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.- Prediction is a point ?? Wrong
E. The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.- SV error (Point ,seem) Gravitational Singularity is a point ?
A point clause should refer to black holes
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The correct answer is A:
A point... modify a black hole so we can remove C and E
D is wrong because the prediction is not a point
B is wrong because a prediction is not... shiudl be followed by but a prediction is and not a prediction is.....but a prediction is
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A point... modify a black hole so we can remove C and E
D is wrong because the prediction is not a point
B is wrong because a prediction is not... shiudl be followed by but a prediction is and not a prediction is.....but a prediction is
I hope you like it
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Only E is a fulfills complete independent clause.
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(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research. use of and that we dont have subject to which it is refering to
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. , modifier issue , ' a point'...
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. non essential modifier " supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity" ... correct S-V agreement correct option
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. s-v disagreement
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. s- v disagreement
option C is correct
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One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research. -> A point.... should refer to gravitational singularities.
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. -> Sentence doesn't make sense
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> Don't think that supported by subsequent research should be a non-essential modifier.
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> the sentence says that The prediction ....is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. Doesn't make sense.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. -> correct
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research. -> A point.... should refer to gravitational singularities.
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. -> Sentence doesn't make sense
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> Don't think that supported by subsequent research should be a non-essential modifier.
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. -> the sentence says that The prediction ....is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. Doesn't make sense.
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. -> correct
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C is correct
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.C is better than A
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. is the prediction at the each heart of black hole .... so wrong
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. Better than A. Correct
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. a prediction is not a result. Wrong
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. same mistake as D and more
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.C is better than A
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. is the prediction at the each heart of black hole .... so wrong
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. Better than A. Correct
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. a prediction is not a result. Wrong
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. same mistake as D and more
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One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
Error 1 :
a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply
this should modify gravitational singularity , but in the original sentence it is incorrectly modifying black holes.
Error 2 :
and that has been supported by subsequent research
Here a forced parallelism is made between
-that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes
and
-that has been supported by subsequent research
But this parallelism doesnot make sense.
that has been supported by subsequent research. If we ask the question what??? the answer is the prediction.
Hence it should be placed near the object it is modifying.
Choice C is the corrects both the errors.
Thanks.
One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
Error 1 :
a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply
this should modify gravitational singularity , but in the original sentence it is incorrectly modifying black holes.
Error 2 :
and that has been supported by subsequent research
Here a forced parallelism is made between
-that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes
and
-that has been supported by subsequent research
But this parallelism doesnot make sense.
that has been supported by subsequent research. If we ask the question what??? the answer is the prediction.
Hence it should be placed near the object it is modifying.
Choice C is the corrects both the errors.
Thanks.
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(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research.
Here the phrase incorrectly seem to signify that it is a part of the prediction. However it is a noun modifier which needs to modify the noun <<Prediction>>. INCORRECT
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
Here it seems that the prediction is actually made at the heart of each blackhole and seems absurd in terms of meaning. INCORRECT
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
Seems fine ! The phrase <<supported by subsequent research>> modifies the word prediction correctly. Hold !
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
The modifier in red incorrectly modifies <<black hole>> and hence the sentence is grammatically INCORRECT
(E)The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.
Here the sentence seems to convey that it is the prediction which is a perplexing result. Absurd in meaning. INCORRECT
IMO - Option C
Here the phrase incorrectly seem to signify that it is a part of the prediction. However it is a noun modifier which needs to modify the noun <<Prediction>>. INCORRECT
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research.
Here it seems that the prediction is actually made at the heart of each blackhole and seems absurd in terms of meaning. INCORRECT
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
Seems fine ! The phrase <<supported by subsequent research>> modifies the word prediction correctly. Hold !
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply.
The modifier in red incorrectly modifies <<black hole>> and hence the sentence is grammatically INCORRECT
(E)The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research.
Here the sentence seems to convey that it is the prediction which is a perplexing result. Absurd in meaning. INCORRECT
IMO - Option C
(A) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction that gravitational singularities lie at the hearts of black holes, a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, and that has been supported by subsequent research - That has no antecedent/ following noun
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. - Prediction should be followed by that
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - No error
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - The prediction is not the point
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. - not an independent clause/ clause followed by but is not in parallel with anything
(B) One perplexing result of General Relativity is the prediction at the heart of each black hole of a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, but a prediction that has been supported by subsequent research. - Prediction should be followed by that
(C) One of the perplexing results of General Relativity is the prediction, supported by subsequent research, that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - No error
(D) The prediction of a gravitational singularity at the heart of each black hole, a perplexing result of General Relativity but one that is supported by subsequent research, is a point where the laws of physics no longer seem to apply. - The prediction is not the point
(E) The prediction that at the heart of each black hole lies a gravitational singularity, a point at which the laws of physics no longer seem to apply, is a perplexing result of General Relativity but supported by subsequent research. - not an independent clause/ clause followed by but is not in parallel with anything
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