Last year, land values in most parts of the pinelands rose almost so fast, and in some parts even faster than what they did outside the pinelands.


Last year, land values in most parts of the pinelands rose almost so fast, and in some parts even faster than what they did outside the pinelands.

A. so fast, and in some parts even faster than what they did

B. so fast, and in some parts even faster than, those

C. as fast, and in some parts even faster than, those

D. as fast as, and in some parts even faster than, those

E. as fast as, and in some parts even faster than what they did


In-depth Explanation and Correct Answer Below (so you don’t see it while reviewing the question)

last year, land values in most parts

Last year, land values in most parts… Explanation

Last year, land values in most parts of the pinelands rose almost so fast, and in some parts even faster than what they did outside the pinelands.

(A) so fast, and in some parts even faster than what they did

Meaning is off. It’s not that they were “so fast” and some even faster. It’s that they were rising at the same speed (as fast as) and some even faster than that.

(B) so fast, and in some parts even faster than, those

Meaning is off. It’s not that they were “so fast”. It’s that they were rising at the same speed and some even faster than that.

(C) as fast, and in some parts even faster than, those

As fast as.

(D) as fast as, and in some parts even faster than, those

Last year, land values in the pinelands rose almost as fast as land values rose outside the pinelands.

(E) as fast as, and in some parts even faster than what they did

Take out some of the extra and you’re left with: Last year, land values in most parts of the pinelands rose almost as fast as what they did outside the pinelands.

Correct Answer: D

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