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[5jj]

Doesn't the fact that two native speakers, both experienced teachers, find nothing wrong with B cause you any doubt?

 

[jutfrank]

Doesn't the fact that two native speakers, both experienced teachers, find nothing wrong with B cause you any doubt?

Doesn't the fact that I disagree with you cause you any doubt?

What you and teechar are saying is that since B is 'possible', the test is therefore invalid. We all agree that answer B yields a sentence that is grammatical, natural, and makes sense. Did I not make that clear? We're arguing whether the test is valid.

 

[5jj]

We all agree that answer B yields a sentence that is grammatical, natural, and makes sense.

Then a test which shows it to be a wrong answer is invalid.

 

[jutfrank]

You're repeating yourself, 5jj. I've tried to explain that that's not the case. If you still don't get it, then never mind.

 

[5jj]

I mind that members are being confused by unhelpful information. I am closing this thread.