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I am changing my ans to C.

In A there is a split infinitive. It should have been continue to rise sharply.
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Professor
why C and not A?

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If present metal prices continue to sharply rise, the value of the copper in a penny will soon be greater than the face value of the coin.

a. If present metal prices continue to sharply rise,
c. Should present metal prices continue their sharp rise,


Because of the split infinitive in A. Not a major flaw, I admit, but it is the last straw that breaks the ETS back :lol: .
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why C and not A?

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If present metal prices continue to sharply rise, the value of the copper in a penny will soon be greater than the face value of the coin.

a. If present metal prices continue to sharply rise,
c. Should present metal prices continue their sharp rise,

Because of the split infinitive in A. Not a major flaw, I admit, but it is the last straw that breaks the ETS back :lol: .


absolutly. seems your verbal is very good. how about math? i havenot seen you in math forum. :!: :!:
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why C and not A?

vivek123
If present metal prices continue to sharply rise, the value of the copper in a penny will soon be greater than the face value of the coin.

a. If present metal prices continue to sharply rise,
c. Should present metal prices continue their sharp rise,

Because of the split infinitive in A. Not a major flaw, I admit, but it is the last straw that breaks the ETS back :lol: .


Perfecto! :good
As Prof said, your verbal posts are very good. Keep it up!
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C should be the answer. All other have awkward construction.
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Yeah, the OA is "C".

Split infinitive :-D, OE is deowl



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