SAT Writing Question
Part of the following sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Select the option that produces the best sentence. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A.
The gong, believed to have originated in Western Asia, reached China in the sixth century, where it continues to be used for a wide range of purposes, including as a military signal, a rhythmic accompaniment for vocal performance, and a ritual instrument. A. including as B. which include C. which includes D. including E. they include as I know it can't be A or E. I don't think it's C...it's either B or D. I think it might be B, but I'm not sure. |
You want to look at the word "purposes", since that's what is being described, and make sure your choice matches the case.
I won't give you the answer, but I'm not sure my answer is correct anyway. I think it is, but there's plenty of people here far better able to answer grammar questions. :) |
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I would use b
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I chose b but it's wrong; the answer is a.....
Correct Answer: A Here's Why: Choice (A) is correct. It avoids the errors of the other options by correctly using the preposition “as” to introduce the “wide range of purposes” for which the gong is used. |
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I know, it sounds weird to my ear
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I'm sure no english expert, but it sounds me better with an extra "," or","
"The gong, believed to have originated in Western Asia, reached China in the sixth century, where it continues to be used for a wide range of purposes, including as; a military signal, a rhythmic accompaniment for vocal performance, and a ritual instrument. Saludos :D |
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