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Though Aikea was initially enthusiastic about the market Updated on: 01 Jun 2009, 12:23
Originally posted by vaivish1723 on 01 Jun 2009, 10:20.
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36. Though Aikea was initially enthusiastic about the market prospects of the unconventional new furniture line, the dismal reviews by several focus groups forced it at the conclusion of the new line probably would not sell.
A. the dismal reviews of several focus groups forced it at the conclusion of the new line probably would not sell.
B. the dismal reviewing by several focus groups forced them to the conclusion with the new line probably would not sell
C. the dismal reviewing of several focus groups forced it for concluding that the new line probably would not sell
D. the dismal reviews of several focus groups forced them in concluding of the new line probably would not sell
E. the dismal reviews by several focus groups forced it to conclude that the new line probably would not sell


Please discuss as i dont have the Oa's.



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Though Aikea was initially enthusiastic about the market 01 Jun 2009, 10:45
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I guess you've missed the underline in the question.
Could you please correct?

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Though Aikea was initially enthusiastic about the market 01 Jun 2009, 20:58
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answer has to be E. in E "it" refers to ikea
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Though Aikea was initially enthusiastic about the market 03 Jun 2009, 01:33
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Option E, correct usage of 'it' and 'to conclude'
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Though Aikea was initially enthusiastic about the market 03 Jun 2009, 13:48
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E.

Quick question: Can the "it" in the last sentence refer to Aikea or the furniture line. I wasn't sure that E lacked complete pronoun ambiguity wrt "it."



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