Multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude, or even an infinite number, of universes in existence, each with its own laws of physics and potential for intelligent life.
multitude, or even an infinite number, of universes in existence, each with its
multitude as well as an even infinite number of universes in existence and that every one of them have their
multitude, along with even an infinite number, of universes in existence, each has its
multitude, or even an infinite number, of universes in existence, so that each have their
multitude, and even an infinite number, of universes in existence, every one of which have its
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CORRECT ANSWER(A) Multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude, or even an infinite number, of universes in existence, each with its own laws of physics and potential for intelligent life.
The version created with this choice conveys a logical meaning and is grammatically correct.
Notice that the singular “each,” which in this context conveys the meaning “each universe,” is correctly paired with the singular “its.”
This version also correctly uses “or” to separate the two possibilities that multiverse theory posits: that there are either a “multitude” of universes or an “infinite number” of them, not both. Thus, this version avoids conveying the illogical meaning conveyed by some others.
(B) Multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude as well as an even infinite number of universes in existence and that every one of them have their own laws of physics and potential for intelligent life.
Since the plural pronoun “them” is preceded by the phrase “every one of,” the verb and pronoun following them must be in singular form. In other words, the subject becomes the singular “every one,” not the plural “them.”
So, the plural “have their” is incorrect. “Every one of them has its own laws …” would be correct.
Additionally, it is illogical to say that “there are a multitude as well as an even infinite number of universes,” because if there are an infinite number of universes, then by definition, there are a multitude.
(C) Multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude, along with even an infinite number, of universes in existence, each has its own laws of physics and potential for intelligent life.
The version created by this choice contains a comma splice, meaning that two independent clauses are joined by only a comma. Notice that the following two clauses are joined by nothing more than a comma:
Multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude, along with even an infinite number, of universes in existence,
each has its own laws of physics and potential for intelligent life.
Those are two complete sentences, right? In other words, each of those expresses a complete thought and can stand on its own. We cannot join two complete sentences with a comma alone. Rather, we need to use a semicolon to join them or place a conjunction such as “and” after the comma.
Comma splices can be difficult to spot if we don’t read an answer choice in the context of the full sentence. So, we must always make sure to consider the full sentence created, not just the answer choice in isolation.
Additionally, it is illogical to say that “there are a multitude, along with even an infinite number, of universes,” because if there are an infinite number of universes, then by definition, there are a multitude.
(D) Multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude, or even an infinite number, of universes in existence, so that each have their own laws of physics and potential for intelligent life.
We must pair “each” with a singular verb and pronoun. Thus, the plural “have their” is incorrect.
Notice that the implied meaning of “each” in this context is “each universe,” which is singular. It is not grammatical to say that “each [universe] have their own laws.” We must say that each “has its” own laws.
There is also an illogical meaning conveyed by the version created with this choice. It does not quite make sense to say that multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude of universes “so that” the universes have certain qualities. The nonsensical meaning conveyed is that the theory posits something for the purpose of giving universes certain qualities. The theory either accurately or inaccurately describes universes, but a theory cannot actually affect the nature of universes.
(E) Multiverse theory posits that there are a multitude, and even an infinite number, of universes in existence, every one of which have its own laws of physics and potential for intelligent life.
The phrase “every one of” should be paired with the singular verb “has,” not the plural “have.” So, “every one of which have its own laws” is incorrect.
Additionally, it is illogical to say that “there are a multitude, and even an infinite number, of universes,” because if there are an infinite number of universes, then by definition, there are a multitude. So, the sentence should say that there are either a “multitude” or “an infinite number,” not both.
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