Verbal questions from any Manhattan Prep GMAT Computer Adaptive Test. Topic subject should be the first few words of your question.
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SC - that...and that...construction - when to use it?

by BearcatBoy45220 Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:16 pm

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Blaming its recent troubles on a widening recession and slow rate technology spending the computer company announced that it would cut 10 percent of its workforce-more than 2,000 jobs-and expected to report a loss in its quarter


A. computer company announced that it would cut 10 percent of its workforce-more than 2,000 jobs-and expected to report a
B. company announced that there would be a cut-10 percent of its workforce which was more than 2000 jobs-and expected a reported
C. company announced the cutting of its workforce by 10 percent, more than 2000 jobs and it expected a reported
D. company’s announcement included the cutting of its workforce by 10 percent, or more than 2000 jobs, and expecting to report a
E. company’s announcement included the cutting of its workforce - which is more than 2000 jobs and expecting there to be reported

The answer for the above question is A.

In this case, can somebody explain why "˜that’ is not needed following "˜and’ to satisfy the construction " <noun> that.....and that...." ?

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Re: SC - that...and that...construction - when to use it?

by tim Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:18 pm

i answered this in the other thread you posted. please don't double post questions..
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