noun modifier

[kedieez967]

the problem is from Manhattan Sentence Correction.

Some critics of the Olympian Party candidate Zeus Pater's are pleased that he has chosen Artemis Rhodes, the prefect of Alexandria, to be his running mate; as many commentators have pointed out, her views on social issues are more in line with the Olympian Party platform than are Pater's.

"the prefect of Alexandria" modifies Artemis Rhodes, but AR is a person, but the modifier is an abstract noun. So i think it is a little weird.

could somebody give me some clarifications at this problem? Thanks.

I think this time i come the right folder ^_^

[kedieez967]

This problem is from Manhattan Sentence Correction.

Although progress is still difficult to measure, the researchers have found that the benefit of applying interdisciplinary approaches and of fostering cooperation across multiple teams and divisions outweigh any potential cost.

Explanations in the book:
The sentence is incorrect, because "benefit" is singular, so "outweighs" is needed in the sentence.

But I have a little confusion about the problem.

Although progress is still difficult to measure, the researchers have found that the benefit of applying interdisciplinary approaches and (benefit) of fostering cooperation across multiple teams and divisions outweigh any potential cost.

another "benefit" is omitted in front of the second "of", so the sensible structure is that "benefit and benefit outweigh ... ", that is, the "outweigh" should be plural.

are there something wrong here? Many thanks for clarification.

[tim]

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