SC question: Mr. Kindle’s dog was hit by a car, and this is

[ningli_21]

Mr. Kindle’s dog was hit by a car, and this is the reason he was so sad in class today.

a) and this is the reason
b) and this being a good reason why
c) which is the reason why
d) because that is the reason why
e) and it is the well known reason


The Answer is C.

As you probably guessed by now, my question is regarding the usage of 'which'. MGMAT mentioned multiple times that 'which' can modify only nouns and noun phrases, and it cannot modify the whole sentence, which is (oh wow I didn't even realize that I typed it here until I read my thread before submit!) how answer C stated.

What's your thought on this? And if C is not right what should be the next best answer? A?


Thanks



GMAT SC says that 'which' can modify only nouns and noun phrases, so I am confused.

[veneetvishal]

Yes even i think A is the right answer.
C is wrong cause 'which' here is referring to car .

[jnelson0612]

What is the original source of this question?

[supratim7]

Remember a study hall wherein Ron mentioned that Comma + "Which" CAN jump over "Prepositional Phrases that MODIFIES a PRECEDING NOUN" and refer to that NOUN.

Mr. Kindle’s dog was hit by a car, which is the reason why he was so sad in class today.

Because "by a car" is a Prepositional Phrase that modifies "hit", a preceding noun, ", which" can jump over "by a car" and refer to "hit"

So, probably, this is the case here. However, let's wait for the instructor's views.

Thank you | Supratim

[tim]

we still need a source. this question is very suspect..

[supratim7]

Thank you Tim!

Guess ningli_21 ain't following the thread.

Would "Mr. Kindle’s dog was hit by a car, the reason why he was so sad in class today." be fine?

[tim]

no, it makes it look like the car was the reason..

[supratim7]

Oh yes. My bad. Apologies!

[tim]

:)