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Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show
E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing


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Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

meaning of the sentence is - violin enthu's are excited about sound of stradivarius, this fact implies that modern violin is inferior even though (contrast) studies show violinists prefer otherwise..

A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
which points to stradivarius and stradivarious implies modern violin is inferior...

B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
this option suggests they get excited about the sound, with the implication of X ... doesn't sound right

C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
they get excited about the sound implying modern violin is inferior .. looks good, there is a contrast as well with even though

D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show
in this - will show? changes the intend of the sentence for studies to happen in future

E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing
implying even a modern violin is inferior, what else is inferior?

C is the answer!
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Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

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A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
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1) Which has no Clear reference moreover Which can not modify the whole Clause previous to it
2) Which refers to immediate Sound of Stradivarius . This reference is wrong and meaningless

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B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
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With incorrectly modifying Violin Enthusiasts . This part has meaning error

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C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
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Implying correctly modifying the whole previous clause and the whole sentence is meaning wise ok

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D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show
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will show does not fit with the intended meaning

E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing

1) Even is misplaced
2) Studies showing lacks verb
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Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show
E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing

A quick review of our sentence and the options shows a difference in the phrase that starts the underlined clause and in the verb form following “studies.”

We’ll consider the verb forms first. Our options are “show,” “will show,” and “showing.” It is impossible to know the results of a study before it even happens, so the future tense “will show” doesn’t make sense in this situation. Option D cannot be the best answer.

At first, we might want to choose “showing” because it appears to maintain a parallel structure with “implying.” However, a verb is needed here to accompany “studies.” “Showing” cannot act as a verb unless it is accompanied by a helping verb. There is not a helping verb here, so “studies” doesn’t have a verb in this answer choice. Option E cannot be the best answer.

Now let’s look at how our clause is started. A modifying clause that begins with an “-ing” word does not immediately follow the subject it is modifying but is usually separated by a few words. So “implying” has to be modifying “violinists.” “Which” clauses, on the other hand, always immediately follow the word or phrase they are modifying. So Option A makes it seem like it is the Stradivarius that is implying that a modern violin is inferior. That doesn’t really make sense, so Option A cannot be the best answer.

Option B uses “with the implication,” and this also makes it unclear if the clause is modifying “violinists” or “Stradivarius.” “With the implication” also violates the principle of conciseness, so Option B cannot be the best answer. We have eliminated four answer choices, so Option C is the best option.
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Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show
E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing

A quick review of our sentence and the options shows a difference in the phrase that starts the underlined clause and in the verb form following “studies.”

We’ll consider the verb forms first. Our options are “show,” “will show,” and “showing.” It is impossible to know the results of a study before it even happens, so the future tense “will show” doesn’t make sense in this situation. Option D cannot be the best answer.

At first, we might want to choose “showing” because it appears to maintain a parallel structure with “implying.” However, a verb is needed here to accompany “studies.” “Showing” cannot act as a verb unless it is accompanied by a helping verb. There is not a helping verb here, so “studies” doesn’t have a verb in this answer choice. Option E cannot be the best answer.

Now let’s look at how our clause is started. A modifying clause that begins with an “-ing” word does not immediately follow the subject it is modifying but is usually separated by a few words. So “implying” has to be modifying “violinists.” “Which” clauses, on the other hand, always immediately follow the word or phrase they are modifying. So Option A makes it seem like it is the Stradivarius that is implying that a modern violin is inferior. That doesn’t really make sense, so Option A cannot be the best answer.

Option B uses “with the implication,” and this also makes it unclear if the clause is modifying “violinists” or “Stradivarius.” “With the implication” also violates the principle of conciseness, so Option B cannot be the best answer. We have eliminated four answer choices, so Option C is the best option.
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Thanks for the explanation team.

I have one query. Although C is clearly the correct answer of the lot, shouldn't there be a "THAT" following "Studies show". "Studies show that" is better than "Studies show", since studies would not actually show "listeners" literally.

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Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show
E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing

A quick review of our sentence and the options shows a difference in the phrase that starts the underlined clause and in the verb form following “studies.”

We’ll consider the verb forms first. Our options are “show,” “will show,” and “showing.” It is impossible to know the results of a study before it even happens, so the future tense “will show” doesn’t make sense in this situation. Option D cannot be the best answer.

At first, we might want to choose “showing” because it appears to maintain a parallel structure with “implying.” However, a verb is needed here to accompany “studies.” “Showing” cannot act as a verb unless it is accompanied by a helping verb. There is not a helping verb here, so “studies” doesn’t have a verb in this answer choice. Option E cannot be the best answer.

Now let’s look at how our clause is started. A modifying clause that begins with an “-ing” word does not immediately follow the subject it is modifying but is usually separated by a few words. So “implying” has to be modifying “violinists.” “Which” clauses, on the other hand, always immediately follow the word or phrase they are modifying. So Option A makes it seem like it is the Stradivarius that is implying that a modern violin is inferior. That doesn’t really make sense, so Option A cannot be the best answer.

Option B uses “with the implication,” and this also makes it unclear if the clause is modifying “violinists” or “Stradivarius.” “With the implication” also violates the principle of conciseness, so Option B cannot be the best answer. We have eliminated four answer choices, so Option C is the best option.

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Thanks for the explanation team.

I have one query. Although C is clearly the correct answer of the lot, shouldn't there be a "THAT" following "Studies show". "Studies show that" is better than "Studies show", since studies would not actually show "listeners" literally.

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Hello Shivan21!

Thank you for this question. In terms of grammatical correctness, the word "that" isn't necessary there. It doesn't really add to or alter the meaning, and most readers can figure out the intended meaning without it.

However, if this were your own writing, and you felt adding the word "that" would make things clearer for your readers, you could absolutely add it in. There is nothing wrong with using it here, but there's also nothing wrong with leaving it out either!

I hope this helps!
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Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

meaning of the sentence is - violin enthu's are excited about sound of stradivarius, this fact implies that modern violin is inferior even though (contrast) studies show violinists prefer otherwise..

A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
which points to stradivarius and stradivarious implies modern violin is inferior...

B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
this option suggests they get excited about the sound, with the implication of X ... doesn't sound right

C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show
they get excited about the sound implying modern violin is inferior .. looks good, there is a contrast as well with even though

D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show
in this - will show? changes the intend of the sentence for studies to happen in future

E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing
implying even a modern violin is inferior, what else is inferior?

C is the answer!
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Well done, snoep! By focusing on making sure the modifiers were referring to the right things, and keeping the intended meaning in mind, you figured it out!
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+1 C

Violin enthusiasts rave about the unique, unreproducible sound of a Stradivarius, which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show violinists and listeners prefer a modern violin’s sound.

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A. which implies that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show

1) Which has no Clear reference moreover Which can not modify the whole Clause previous to it
2) Which refers to immediate Sound of Stradivarius . This reference is wrong and meaningless

Quote:
B. with the implication that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show

With incorrectly modifying Violin Enthusiasts . This part has meaning error

Quote:
C. implying that a modern violin is inferior even though studies show

Implying correctly modifying the whole previous clause and the whole sentence is meaning wise ok

Quote:
D. implying that a modern violin is inferior though studies will show

will show does not fit with the intended meaning

E. implying that even a modern violin is inferior though studies showing

1) Even is misplaced
2) Studies showing lacks verb
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Well done, LoneSurvivor!

You did a great job of focusing on both modifiers and intended meaning! Kudos to you!
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