Crack the Gmat Diagnostic-Question 6

[Luci]

Even the most abstract parts of science, << such, for instance, as the general theory of relativity are >> accepted because of observed facts.

(A) such, for instance, as the general theory of relativity are

(B) like the general theory of relativity are

(C) for instance, as the general theory of relativity is

(D) such as the general theory of relativity is

(E) such as the general theory of relativity are

The correct question is E

I thought it was B, using like. When comparing 2 things the use of "like" vs "as", is this:

Ana, like Luci, is 15.

But maybe to give an example is better to use such as...

Cab anyone confirm this? If it is true it will be a helpfull hint.

Thanks

[dbernst]

Luci,

the distinction here is between "like" and "such as." Like means similar to. For example, I could say I want to play basketball like Lebron James, or Your band sounds like Maroon 5. Such as, however, is used to introduce actual examples. Thus, I could say Basketball players such as Lebron James and Kobe Bryant often dominate games, or I enjoy listening to such bands as Maroon 5 and Nada Surf (a great band, by the way!). Also, notice in the second example that the such does not necessarily have to be "touching" the as.

Because the general theory of relativity is an example of a scientific theory, such as is correct in the problem at hand. Moreover, the plural subject parts requires the plural verb are. Although E is not perfect (there should be a comma following relativity), it is the "cream of the crap."

The best answer is E

-dan