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Hey all
I couldnt figure out the answer for this one!
Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
a. Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
b. While clearing the field, a mine exploded last August.
c. Last August, a mine exploded while clearing the field.
d. A mine exploded last August while the field was being cleared.
e. A mine was exploded by clearing the field last August
Thanks
Praetorian
I couldnt figure out the answer for this one!
Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
a. Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
b. While clearing the field, a mine exploded last August.
c. Last August, a mine exploded while clearing the field.
d. A mine exploded last August while the field was being cleared.
e. A mine was exploded by clearing the field last August
Thanks
Praetorian
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praetorian123
I would say D.
A,B, and C imply that the mine was clearing the field when it exploded. E implies that the field was cleared specifically for the purpose of clearing the mine.
I chose D... because all other answers are indicating that the mine is able to move ("clear the field".)
[quote="praetorian123"]Hey all
I couldnt figure out the answer for this one!
Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
a. Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
b. While clearing the field, a mine exploded last August.
c. Last August, a mine exploded while clearing the field.
d. A mine exploded last August while the field was being cleared.
e. A mine was exploded by clearing the field last August
D is right
I couldnt figure out the answer for this one!
Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
a. Last August, while cleaning the field, a mine exploded.
b. While clearing the field, a mine exploded last August.
c. Last August, a mine exploded while clearing the field.
d. A mine exploded last August while the field was being cleared.
e. A mine was exploded by clearing the field last August
D is right
woot? a GMAT question with "being" as the right answer?
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