Sentence Correction #4
Saturday, July 08, 2006
A common disability in test pilots is hearing impairment, a consequence of sitting too close to large jet engines for long periods of time.
(A) a consequence of sitting too close to large jet engines for long periods of time
(B) a consequence from sitting for long periods of time too near to large jet engines
(C) a consequence which resulted from sitting too close to large jet engines for long periods of time
(D) damaged from sitting too near to large jet engines for long periods of time
(E) damaged because they sat too close to large jet engines for long periods of time
Note: Post your answer along with an explanation if required. Highlight this note to check your answer. Answer: A
1 Comments:
correct usage is “consequence of” so B and C are out. “damaged” in D and E modifies hearing impairment, which is wrong. hence A.
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