675. Studies show that young people with higher-than-average blood pressure and their families have a history of high blood pressure are more likely than others to develop a severe form of the condition.
(A) and their families have a history of high blood pressure
(B) whose families have a history of high blood pressure
(C) and a history of high blood pressure runs in the family
(D) whose families have a history of high blood pressure running in them
(E) with a history of high blood pressure running in their family
Solution:
Logical
In A, Studies show that people with and their families have a history of is awkward.
In C, D, and E, ...high blood pressure runs/ running in the family... is awkward. blood pressure doesnt run.
B is the best choice.
... young people with higher-than-average blood pressure(prepositional phrase modifying young people) whose families have a history of high blood pressure(relative clause)...
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(A) and their families have a history of high blood pressure
(B) whose families have a history of high blood pressure
(C) and a history of high blood pressure runs in the family
(D) whose families have a history of high blood pressure running in them
(E) with a history of high blood pressure running in their family
Solution:
Logical
In A, Studies show that people with and their families have a history of is awkward.
In C, D, and E, ...high blood pressure runs/ running in the family... is awkward. blood pressure doesnt run.
B is the best choice.
... young people with higher-than-average blood pressure(prepositional phrase modifying young people) whose families have a history of high blood pressure(relative clause)...
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