Question

The design of the neck muscles and the spinal bones of the molluscs allow that it can pull in the exposed parts of the body such that the predator doesn’t find anything but a hard shell to bite.

• A. allow that it can pull in the exposed parts of the body such that
• B. allow it to pull in its exposed parts, such that
• C. allows that it can draw in its exposed parts, and so
• D. allows for it to draw in its exposed part, and that
• E. allows it to draw in its exposed parts, so that

Hint:

Use "allows [noun/pronoun] to [verb]" for a correct and smooth sentence structure.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Step 1: Understand the sentence structure.
The sentence needs to maintain correct syntax and meaning. The phrase "allows it to draw" is grammatically correct, and the use of "so that" implies the purpose or result of the action.
Step 2: Analysis of options.
- (A) allow that it can pull in the exposed parts of the body such that: "Allow that" is not the correct construction for this context.
- (B) allow it to pull in its exposed parts, such that: This is a reasonable option but does not flow as smoothly as (E).
- (C) allows that it can draw in its exposed parts, and so: "Allows that" is awkward and doesn't fit the sentence structure.
- (D) allows for it to draw in its exposed part, and that: This option is not idiomatic in terms of how English expresses such ideas.
- (E) allows it to draw in its exposed parts, so that: Correct. This option correctly uses "allows it to draw" and ends with "so that," which makes the purpose clear.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (E), as it uses the correct grammatical structure and clearly expresses the intended meaning.