Question

Like the power-generating apparatus of a conventional car, that of a hybrid car depends on a combustible fuel to generate power.

• A. that of a hybrid car depends on
• B. hybrid cars depend on
• C. hybrid cars’ power-generating apparatus are dependent on
• D. that of a hybrid car’s is dependent on
• E. that of hybrid cars depend on

Hint:

Ensure proper subject-verb agreement and clarity when comparing two things in a sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Review sentence structure.
The sentence needs to be clear and maintain proper subject-verb agreement. Option (A) is the most concise and grammatically correct.
Step 2: Review the options.
- (A) Correct; maintains proper agreement and clarity.
- (B) Incorrect; "hybrid cars depend on" does not make sense in this context, as the sentence should compare the apparatuses.
- (C) The possessive construction "hybrid cars’" is unnecessary here and makes the sentence awkward.
- (D) "Hybrid car’s" introduces unnecessary possessiveness.
- (E) "That of hybrid cars depend" is incorrect in terms of subject-verb agreement.
Conclusion:
Option (A) is correct because it keeps the sentence grammatically sound and clear.