Carbon-14 dating reveals that the megalithic monuments in Brittany are nearly 2,000 years as old as any of their supposed Mediterranean predecessors.
(A) as old as any of their supposed
(B) older than any of their supposed
(C) as old as their supposed
(D) older than any of their supposedly
(E) as old as their supposedly
Official Answer:B
Can anyone explain the difference between Supposed and Supposedly?
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Hey there,
The basic difference is that "supposed" is an adjective, while "supposedly" is an adverb.
"Supposed" is an adjective that should modify the noun "predecessors".
The adverb "supposedly" incorrectly modifies the proper adjective "Mediterranean".
The predecessors are not "supposedly Mediterranean" (i.e. -- whether they are or are not Mediterranean is not in question here).
"Supposed ... predecessors" correctly expresses the idea that other "megalithic monuments" are thought of as predecessors to the monuments at Brittany.
The basic difference is that "supposed" is an adjective, while "supposedly" is an adverb.
"Supposed" is an adjective that should modify the noun "predecessors".
The adverb "supposedly" incorrectly modifies the proper adjective "Mediterranean".
The predecessors are not "supposedly Mediterranean" (i.e. -- whether they are or are not Mediterranean is not in question here).
"Supposed ... predecessors" correctly expresses the idea that other "megalithic monuments" are thought of as predecessors to the monuments at Brittany.
Rich Zwelling
GMAT Instructor, Veritas Prep
GMAT Instructor, Veritas Prep
