402. In the 1950’s astronomers were divided between those who believed the universe began in a cosmic explosion (the “big bang”) with those who favored the model of an eternal and infinite steady-state universe.

(A) universe began in a cosmic explosion (the “big bang”) with
(B) universe began with a cosmic explosion (the “big bang”) and
(C) universe had a beginning a cosmic explosion (the “big bang”) or
(D) universe’s beginning was a cosmic explosion (the “big bang”) or
(E) universe’s beginning was a cosmic explosion (the “big bang”) against

Solution:

Idioms

“between… and…” is the correct idiom.
Only B has “and”. Therefore, B is the best choice.
Rest all four are unidiomatic.

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