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Volcano1985 Posted 17 years ago
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According to the IPCC

According to the IPCC, we'd have to reduce GHG emissions by 50% to
80% of -------they're on track to be in the next century to reach this level.

A) what
B) where
C) whenever
D) that
E) which

Could you explain me why the key is A?
  

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Hi, 'What' refers to the estimated GHG emission in the next century (the actual phrase is "they're on track to be in the next century"). Which is normally used when selecting one/or more out of many. I have 5 pens, 2 of which are blue.

— Ivanhr

  • Hi, 'What' refers to the estimated GHG emission in the next century (the actual phrase is "they're on track to be in the next century").
  • Which is normally used when selecting one/or more out of many.
  • I have 5 pens, 2 of which are blue.
  • Also you can use 'which' to start the next clause in a sentence.
  • That is the do it all bike which appeared....
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Hi,

'What' refers to the estimated GHG emission in the next century (the actual phrase is "they're on track to be in the next century").

Which is normally used when selecting one/or more out of many.

I have 5 pens, 2 of which are blue.

Also you can use 'which' to start the next clause in a sentence.

That is the do it all bike which app
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According to the IPCC, we'd have to reduce GHG emissions by 50% to 80% of GHG which they're on track to be in the next century to reach this level.

Correct?
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No, use your original sentence with 'what'
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How would you re-write the sentence without using "of what" ?
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According to the IPCC, we'd have to reduce the estimated next century GHG emissions by 50% to 80% to reach this level.
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