Tuesday, June 19, 2007

SC's Question number - 867 , 868

867). To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright cwith the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with that of ordinary grape juice.

(A) To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with that of ordinary grape juice.

(B) To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is comparing the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with that of ordinary grape juice.

(C) Comparing the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with ordinary grape juice.

(D) Comparing the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is like comparing the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with ordinary grape juice.

(E) To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare a fine wine's bouquet with ordinary grape juice's bouquet.

868). To ensure consistently high quality in its merchandise, the chain of retail stores became involved in every aspect of their suppliers' operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as the profit margins of those suppliers.

(A) their suppliers' operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as

(B) its suppliers' operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as

(C) their suppliers' operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also

(D) its suppliers' operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also

(E) their suppliers' operations, dictating the number of stitches, the width of the hem in every garment, and

Answers:

867). OA - A

B, C - incorrect - Correct idiom - to compare X is to compare Y

D - incorrect - comparing the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with ordinary grape juice

E - incorrect - the final comparison is awkward


868). OA - D

A, B, C - incorrect - unidiomatic - right idiom - not only ... but also

E - incorrect - Subject verb agreement -
The chain of retail stores(singular).....their(plural)

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