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I think this SC is weird! :shock:

The gang went into their shack in order to exchange views on their
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A) Exchange views on their problem.
B) Vent their opinions.
C) Rap about their problem.
D) Interrelate about their problem.
E) Air their problem.

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Weird it is!!!

I think all the options change meaning one way or the other!
Not sure how to approach this kinda problem
Will stick with A ....
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Definitely not GMAT kind of a question. I will stick to A too!
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I think this SC is weird! :shock:

The gang went into their shack in order to exchange views on their
problem.

A) Exchange views on their problem.
B) Vent their opinions.
C) Rap about their problem.
D) Interrelate about their problem.
E) Air their problem.

Explain you answer.
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hmm... Something refreshing... I'm not too familiar with slang, but A looks just a tad too formal. I pick B just for kicks.
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I m wid ...E ... lets make this as varied for as wierd as it can be...

did I talk WEIRD ???

Have fun :)
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I think this SC is weird! :shock:

The gang went into their shack in order to exchange views on their
problem.

A) Exchange views on their problem.
B) Vent their opinions.
C) Rap about their problem.
D) Interrelate about their problem.
E) Air their problem.

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A should be it.

You vent spleen/anger/frustration or any negative emotion.
"Rap" is kinda British meaning to speak to/about with sever disapproval as in "The governor rapped the police for poor performance." I don't believe it fits here.
"Interrelate" is not even close.
When you air your opinions/grievances, you make them known to others, often in an unwelcome way. I've never come across "to air one's problems". In any case it would make sense if there were other people in the shack, unaware of the problem.
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I have a silly doubt .

Should "The gang" be referred to using "their" or using "it" ?

Ob has given a nice explanation of the meanings of the words used in the other answers. Great going :)

- ash
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I have a silly doubt .

Should "The gang" be referred to using "their" or using "it" ?

Ob has given a nice explanation of the meanings of the words used in the other answers. Great going :)

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I agree with you that the gang refers to a group of people (one group). Therefore it is singular and pronoue that should be used is it's:stupid . But this is how I found this question in a test from Peterson test prepartion.
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Nice explanation about the different definitions ob. I agree with A. I also agree this is not a GMAT type question.
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dr_sabr

I agree with you that the gang refers to a group of people (one group). Therefore it is singular and pronoue that should be used is it's:stupid . But this is how I found this question in a test from Peterson test prepartion.
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gang is singular. It seems to me that 'the gang went in to see some individuals (at their place)' and to discuss their problems :lol:

weird!! not a GMAT type SC.
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I have a silly doubt .

Should "The gang" be referred to using "their" or using "it" ?

Ob has given a nice explanation of the meanings of the words used in the other answers. Great going :)

- ash

I agree with you that the gang refers to a group of people (one group). Therefore it is singular and pronoue that should be used is it's:stupid . But this is how I found this question in a test from Peterson test prepartion.
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I got it.

"The gang" is a compound subject :)
"their' is justified !

Somehow I was not able to digest that one could refer "the gang" using "it".

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I have a silly doubt .

Should "The gang" be referred to using "their" or using "it" ?

Ob has given a nice explanation of the meanings of the words used in the other answers. Great going :)

- ash

I agree with you that the gang refers to a group of people (one group). Therefore it is singular and pronoue that should be used is it's:stupid . But this is how I found this question in a test from Peterson test prepartion.

I got it.

"The gang" is a compound subject :)
"their' is justified !

Somehow I was not able to digest that one could refer "the gang" using "it".

- ash
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Yep, "gang" is collective noun. Words like committee, clergy, enemy, group, family, team, etc. refer to a group but are singular in form. A collective noun takes a singular verb when it refers to the collection considered as a whole and a plural verb when it refers to the members of the group considered as individuals.
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Nice explanation about the different definitions ob. I agree with A. I also agree this is not a GMAT type question.
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Thanks, Paul! :)
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If I get something like this in the real exam, I will pick A with rockets speed and move to the next one.



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