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Lesson: Sentence Correction Challenging - 07t01

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Answer the following question, paying special attention to the comparisons that are made and the terms involved. When you're done, click Continue.

Unlike the paper mills used earlier in this century, which produced paper at an unreasonably high cost to the environment, the operation of modern paper mills can, when used conscientiously, be far less detrimental to the environment.

the operation of modern paper mills can, when used conscientiously, be far less detrimental to the environment
modern paper mills can be far less detrimental to the environment when used conscientiously
modern paper mills can, when used conscientiously, be far less detrimental to the environment
the operation of modern paper mills can be used more conscientiously, with less detriment to the environment
modern paper mills can operate in such a way that, when used conscientiously, they are far less detrimental to the environment

What's being compared? The paper mills of the past and the paper mills of the present. Does the original sentence structure compare these like terms? No, it compares the paper mills of the past to the operation of paper mills in the present. Therefore, eliminate Choices (1) and (4).
Choices (2), (3), and (5) remain. How do these choices differ? (2) and (3) are similar in structure — the only difference is in the placement of the phrase "when used conscientiously." Choice (5) is more complex, but also less concise. Eliminate.
Choices (2) and (3) remain. The phrase "when used conscientiously" refers most specifically to the mills. Choice (3) places this phrase closest to this referent, so it is the better answer.
Unlike the paper mills used earlier in this century, which produced paper at an unreasonably high cost to the environment, modern paper mills can, when used conscientiously, be far less detrimental to the environment. Yes.

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