<p>Q: To insist that a poem means whatever (one) (wants it) to mean is often (ignoring) thae intention and (even) the words of the poet. (No Error)
Now I know that the error occurs at C because it sounts dodgy. But what is actually wrong with C and what should it be replaced with?</p>
<p>Q: (To trap and remove large alligators) greatly affected the ecosystems of some southeast swamplands.
A. the same as portion in brackets.
B. Large alligators. because of having been trapped and removed,
D. The trapping and removal of large alligators</p>
<p>Correct answer: D
But trapping and removal are not parallel. So how come is the right option?
Please clarify.</p>
<p>For the first one - You didn't search the forum at all. Many many threads on it.
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<p>For the second - They're talking about the process of trapping, i.e. trapping as a noun.
I watched the stabbing of Buffy on television.
I watched the murder of Buffy on television.
I watched the stabbing and murder of Buffy on television.</p>
<p>The stabbing and murder of Buffy put an end to the television serial.</p>