(A) Within the boundaries of artistic rivalry lies a sense of family
(B) Within the boundaries of artistic rivalry lays a sense of family
(C) A sense of family lies inside of the boundaries of artistic rivalry
(D) A family sense lies within artistic rivalry’s boundaries
(E) Within artistic rivalry’s boundaries lays a family sense
Solution:
Idioms + Awkwardness + Logical/meaning
“Lay” means “to put something down”, it’s transitive verb and needs direct object.
“Lie” means “to rest” or “to recline” and it is an intransitive verb.
Due to use of “lays” B and E can be eliminated.
C and D: “the boundaries of artistic rivalry” have been modified by the clause following the colon. It should modify “a sense of family” instead. Moreover, “inside the boundaries..” is awkward. Hence C and D are incorrect.
A: best choice.
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