Question

Researchers have found that individuals who have been blind from birth, and who thus have never seen anyone gesture, nevertheless make hand motions when speaking just as frequently and in virtually the same way as sighted people do, and that they will gesture even when conversing with another blind person.
Which of the following is the correct version of the sentence?

• A. who thus have never seen anyone gesture, nevertheless make hand motions when speaking just as frequently and in virtually the same way as sighted people do, and that they will gesture
• B. who thus never have seen anyone gesture, nevertheless make hand motions when speaking just as frequent and in virtually the same way as sighted people did, and that they will gesture
• C. who thus have never seen anyone gesture, nevertheless make hand motions when speaking just as frequently and in virtually the same way as sighted people did, and that they will gesture
• D. who have never seen anyone gesture, nevertheless make hand motions when speaking just as frequently and in virtually the same way as sighted people do, and that they will gesture
• E. who have never seen anyone gesture, nevertheless make hand motions when speaking just as frequently and in virtually the same way as sighted people do, and as well gesturing

Hint:

Ensure consistency in verb tense and clarity when describing ongoing actions or states.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Analyzing the sentence structure.
The phrase "who have never seen anyone gesture" needs to be followed by a clear and grammatically correct sentence.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) The placement of "who thus" makes the sentence clunky.
- (B) "Just as frequent" is grammatically incorrect; it should be "just as frequently."
- (C) The use of "did" is incorrect, as the sentence describes ongoing actions.
- (D) This is the correct answer. It uses "who have never seen" and maintains proper grammatical structure.
- (E) "As well gesturing" is awkward and unnecessary.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (D), as it maintains proper grammar and sentence structure.