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[harpreet1205]

source: veritas free practice exam

The data being collected in the current geological survey are providing a strong warning for engineers as they consider the new dam project, but their greatest importance might lie in how they influence the upcoming decision by those same engineers on whether to retrofit 75 bridges in the survey zone.

1. The data being collected in the current geological survey are providing a strong warning for engineers as they consider the new dam project, but their greatest importance

2. The data being collected in the current geological survey provide a strong warning for engineers as they consider the new dam project, but its greatest importance

3. The data collected in the current geological survey is providing a strong warning for engineers as they consider the new dam project, but their greatest importance

4. The data collected in the current geological survey provides a strong warning for engineers in consideration of the new dam project, but its greatest importance

5. The data collected in the current geological survey provide a strong warning for engineers in consideration for the new dam project, but the greatest importance


answer is A.

i have a doubt it is generally said that in a single sentence the pronoun should refer to the same noun but in the above sentence the underlined pronouns refer to different noun.On this basis I eliminated A.I have two question regarding this question:-

1. Why is it legitimate to use pronouns referring to two different subjects.
2. Can I eliminate any option on the basis of the above explanation or should I look for other ways to eliminate?

[RonPurewal]

Hi,

In general, if the meaning of a pronoun is perfectly obvious in context -- and the corresponding noun is actually there -- then the pronoun is fine.

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