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Test Preparation
1

Aloe vera is a succulent [plant from whose leaves are extracted] a gel that has been prized since ancient times for its medicinal properties.
(A) plant from whose leaves are extracted
(B) plant from whose leaves is extracted
© plant from whose leaves they extract
(D) plant, from its leaves is extracted
(E) plant with leaves for extracting

Correct Answer: B
My Answer: A

2

The real subject of that “is” or “are” is “a gel.” Rephrase to see: A gel is extracted from the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant.

3

I didn’t get why the subject is not leaves

4

Because the leaves aren’t being extracted. The gel is extracted from the leaves.

You’re pulling the gel out of the leaves. You can’t pull the leaves out of the gel.