Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

Although all individuals within a cohort group face similar macro circumstances, idiosyncrasies and strength of character determines the extent of long term impact felt by each individual.

  1. all individuals within a cohort group face similar macro circumstances, idiosyncrasies and strength of character determines

  2. macro circumstances faced by a cohort group remain similar, idiosyncrasies and strength of character determine

  3. all individuals within a cohort group face similar macro circumstances, individual idiosyncrasies and strength of character determines

  4. all individuals within a cohort group face similar macro circumstances, individual idiosyncrasies and strength of character determine

  5. all individuals within a cohort face a group of similar circumstances, individual idiosyncrasies and strength of character determines

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; clarifies the difference in perception by individual members of a cohort about similar events. Also, uses plural verb - 'determine' for a complex subject - 'individual idiosyncrasies and strength of character'.