mikemcgarry wrote:
chetan2u wrote:
Hi Mike,
Just saw your explanation for Choice A.
My first take on it was
1) PRONOUN error.. THEM in end of the sentence can refer to acids or metals... There have been one odd instances where 'them' being 'object' should refer to the 'object' if both object and subject have been given.
2) Also 'the same thing'
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Just saw your explanation for Choice A.
Quote:
the prompt is somewhat unclear in meaning, and “does the same thing to them” is a very colloquial construction that would not be considered acceptable on the GMAT.
My first take on it was
1) PRONOUN error.. THEM in end of the sentence can refer to acids or metals... There have been one odd instances where 'them' being 'object' should refer to the 'object' if both object and subject have been given.
2) Also 'the same thing'
...
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