Many scientists have begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement as an essential component in the development of future computing technologies.
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Many scientists have begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement as an essential component in the development of future computing technologies.
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Many scientists has begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement an essential component for the development of future computing technologies.
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Many scientists have begun considering the phenomenon of quantum entanglement an essential component to the development of future computing technologies.
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Many scientists have begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement to be an essential component in the development of future computing technologies.
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Option A is grammatically correct and idiomatic. 'Consider X as Y' is acceptable, though 'consider X Y' is also common. The plural subject 'scientists' correctly takes 'have begun.' Other options contain subject-verb agreement errors or less idiomatic phrasing. Difficulty: 2
💡 Why is A) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Many scientists have begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement as an essential component in the development of future computing technologies." is Option A: Many scientists have begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement as an essential component in the development of future computing technologies..
The other options — B) Many scientists has begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement an essential component for the development of future computing technologies., C) Many scientists have begun considering the phenomenon of quantum entanglement an essential component to the development of future computing technologies., D) Many scientists have begun to consider the phenomenon of quantum entanglement to be an essential component in the development of future computing technologies. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Option A is grammatically correct and idiomatic. 'Consider X as Y' is acceptable, though 'consider X Y' is also common. The plural subject 'scientists' correctly takes 'have begun.' Other options con…
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