As sources of electrical power, windmills now account for only about 2,500 megawatts nationwide, but production is almost expected to double by the end of the year, which would provide enough electricity for 1.3 million households.
A. almost expected to double by the end of the year, which would provide
B. almost expected that it will double by the end of the year, thus providing
C. expected that it will almost double by the end of the year to provide
D. expected almost to double by the end of the year and thus to provide
E. expected almost to double by the end of the year, which would thus be providing
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As sources of electrical power, windmills… Explanation
As sources of electrical power, windmills now account for only about 2,500 megawatts nationwide, but production is almost expected to double by the end of the year, which would provide enough electricity for 1.3 million households.
(A) almost expected to double by the end of the year, which would provide
Take out the which to see if the phrase makes sense: The year would provide. Also, “almost expected” changes the meaning. It will “almost double” it’s not “almost expected”. Keep related things together.
(B) almost expected that it will double by the end of the year, thus providing
Expected to double. “Almost expected” changes the meaning. It will “almost double” it’s not “almost expected”. “It” isn’t needed. It ends up repeating “production”.
(C) expected that it will almost double by the end of the year to provide
Expected to double. “It” isn’t needed. It ends up repeating “production”.
(D) expected almost to double by the end of the year and thus to provide
Production is expected to double and thus to provide.
(E) expected almost to double by the end of the year, which would thus be providing
Take out the which to see if the phrase makes sense: The year would thus be providing.
Correct Answer: D
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