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<p>High school graduates usually do not end up earnig as much income as college graduates (do, this being why so many high school students) go on to pursue college degrees.</p>

<p>A. do, this being why so many high school students
B. do, this is why so many high school students
C. do; this fact explains why s many high school students
D. do; tis fact explaining the reason for why so many high school students
E. do, explaining why so many high school students</p>

<p>Answer: C</p>

<p>Well, I understand the answer is either C or E, but why is C better than th latter.</p>

<p>THANKS</p>

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<p>The fact that "High school graduates usually do not end up earnig as much income as college graduates do" explains what follows. If you choose E, it would sound like that the high school graduates do not end up earning as much income as college graduates do AND that they explain why so many high school students go to college.</p>