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Though viewed from a distance, Saturn’s main rings may appear to be smooth and continuous, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close.
(A) Though viewed from a distance, Saturn’s main rings may appear to be smooth and continuous, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close.
(B) Though Saturn’s main rings may appear smooth and continuous when viewed from a distance, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close.
(C) Saturn’s main rings, when viewed from a distance, may appear to be smooth and continuous, though when viewed up close they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets.
(D) When viewed from a distance, Saturn’s main rings may appear smooth and continuous, but closer viewing reveals them to be composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets.
(E) Though composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets if viewed up close, the main rings of Saturn may appear smooth and continuous when they are viewed from a distance.
My Ques: Please explain the point of elimination in all options.
Hi Riya,
Intended meaning – Saturn’s main rings are actually composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets (regardless of the distance they are viewed from). But when viewed from far away, the rings appear smooth and continuous.
Intended contrast – Actually composed of separate ringlets but appear smooth
(A) Though viewed from a distance, Saturn’s main rings may appear to be smooth and continuous, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close – Incorrect meaning. It means that even though Saturn is viewed from a distance, the rings appear smooth.
(B) Though Saturn’s main rings may appear smooth and continuous when viewed from a distance, they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets when viewed up close – Incorrect meaning. It means the rings are composed of ringlets only when viewed up close.
(C) Saturn’s main rings, when viewed from a distance, may appear to be smooth and continuous, though when viewed up close they are in fact composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets – Same as B
(D) When viewed from a distance, Saturn’s main rings may appear smooth and continuous, but closer viewing reveals them to be composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets – Correct answer because it brings out the intended contrast and the intended meaning
(E) Though composed of thousands of separate icy ringlets if viewed up close, the main rings of Saturn may appear smooth and continuous when they are viewed from a distance – Same as B
Hope this helps!
Yes admin. Thanks much for the explanation.