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September 26, 2013

 

 

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Today's Practice GMAT Question:

Compared to the Roman emperors who preceded him, Claudius was involved in the day-to-day workings of the unusual judicial system and took a personal interest in the law, settling disputes as far away as Alexandria, Rhodes, and Troy.
(A) was involved in the day-to-day workings of the unusual judicial system and took a personal interest in the law, settling
(B) was unusually involved in the workings of the day-to-day judicial system, taking a personal interest in settling
(C) was involved in the day-to-day workings of the judicial system, took an unusually personal interest in the law, and settled
(D) was unusually involved in the workings of the day-to-day judicial system and took a personal interest in settling
(E) was unusually involved in the day-to-day workings of the judicial system, taking a personal interest in the law and settling


 

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