Part of the following sentence is bold; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the bold material. Select the option that produces the best sentence. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A.
Like machinery was integral to the development of industrial capitalism, so the rapid transfer of information is the force driving modern business.
A. Like
B. Given that
C. Since
D. Just as
E. Although
Correct Answer: D
Here's Why:
Choice (D) is correct. It avoids the error of the original by providing the appropriate phrase “Just as” to complete the comparison (“Just as machinery … so the rapid transfer of information”).
Question Type: Improving Sentences
(Writing)
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