The Magic of St. Patrick's Day in the Leprechaun Magic Tree House

The Magic Tree House Leprechaun is a popular book series written by Mary Pope Osborne. The series follows the adventures of two siblings, Jack and Annie, who discover a magical tree house filled with books. The tree house has the ability to transport them to different places and time periods. In one of their adventures, Jack and Annie are transported to Ireland, where they encounter a mischievous leprechaun. Leprechauns are mythical creatures from Irish folklore known for their love of gold and tricks. In the story, the leprechaun asks Jack and Annie to help him find his gold, which has been stolen by another creature.

Correct, PAST perfect: For centuries, dolls dressed as witches had been hung in Norwegian kitchens because of a traditional belief that such figures had the power to keep pots from boiling over, but the King and Queen of Norway abolished the practice in the early 1900s after too many houses burned down.

So you could give your troubles and stress to that could in no way judge you but instead be a constant reminder that they are there to have your back no matter what. , to downplay whoever actually and actively hung the dolls up because the interesting facts are the dolls themselves and their traditional but not real powers.

In the story, the leprechaun asks Jack and Annie to help him find his gold, which has been stolen by another creature. Throughout their adventure, the siblings learn about Irish culture and traditions. They explore the beautiful countryside, visit ancient castles, and even meet famous historical figures like St.

For centuries, dolls dressed as witches have hung in Norwegian kitchen

For centuries, dolls dressed as witches have hung in Norwegian kitchens because they traditionally believe that such figures have the power to keep pots from boiling over.

A) dolls dressed as witches have hung in Norwegian kitchens because they traditionally believe

B) dolls dressed as witches have been hung in Norwegian kitchens because of a traditional belief

C) dolls dressed as witches hang in Norwegian kitchens because they traditionally believe

D) dolls dressed as witches had hung in Norwegian kitchens because of it traditionally being believed

E) dolls dressed as witches have hung in Norwegian kitchens because of traditionally believing

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Project SC Butler: Sentence Correction (SC1)

For centuries, dolls dressed as witches have hung in Norwegian kitchens because they traditionally believe that such figures have the power to keep pots from boiling over.

• Meaning?
Dolls dressed as witches have hung in Norwegian kitchens because of Norwegians' traditional belief that the dolls have the power to keep pots from boiling over.

• No antecedent for they
→ logically, they should refer to Norwegians or the Norwegians, but in this sentence Norwegian is an adjective that describes kitchens.
The pronoun they requires an antecedent that is a noun, not an adjective.
→ they cannot logically refer to dolls and thus has no antecedent
ELIMINATE A

• I do not see any errors
→ This sentence is an instance in which passive voice is appropriate.
We want to downplay agency (i.e., to downplay whoever actually and actively hung the dolls up) because the interesting facts are the dolls themselves and their traditional (but not real) powers.

B) dolls dressed as witches have been hung in Norwegian kitchens because of a traditional belief — keep. Though I’d have preferred “the” traditional belief. But hey, it’s abt finding 4 perfectly wrong ones.

You are correct. Well done. The would create more effective rhetorical construction—more oomph (I have no idea how to translate that vernacular).
You are also correct that the task is not to find one perfect answer but rather to eliminate the four worst answers.
KEEP B

• wrong verb tense
→ For centuries is a Big Clue that this sentence should not be written in the simple present tense

→ simple present tense verbs hang and believe do not fit with the sense of past that the phrase "For centuries" conveys

-- If people have been doing something for a long time and still do so, use present perfect, which is used to bridge the past and present:
HAS/HAVE + past participle
have hung and have believed are the present perfect constructions

-- [→ Alternatively, if people had been doing something for a long time but stopped doing so, use past perfect (not the case here):
HAD + past participle]. See Notes.

• same missing antecedent problem as that in option A
ELIMINATE C

D) dolls dressed as witches had hung in Norwegian kitchens because of it traditionally being believed

• verb problem
→ past perfect ( had hung ) is used to signal the earlier of two events in the past

→ in order to signal the earlier-in-time action, past perfect almost always requires at least one past tense verb or time marker that signals the later-in-time past action
No such verb exists here.
(This requirement does not hold when we deal with conditional Type 3 or Mixed Type. Both are rare on the GMAT.)

• serious style problem
→ the phrase it traditionally being believed is monstrously bad prose.

→ because of a traditional belief in option B (which is grammatical) is more concise and direct than it traditionally being believed

( It , BTW, does have an antecedent . The antecedent is the that-clause: that such figures . . . )
ELIMINATE D

• meaning problems
→ this sentence implies that the dolls themselves have been the ones believing that they have special powers. Ridiculous.

→ if dolls had such power, the correct construction would be because of THEIR traditionally believing that .
The believing needs a someone or something to attach to: believing is an "action" noun.
-- Correct , news anchor: I appreciate your coming on the show.
-- Wrong , news anchor: I appreciate you coming on the show.

If you have no idea what I am talking about here, ignore me.
The issue is rarely tested and as is the case in this option, another error will probably exist.

• style problems
→ the dedicated noun belief is almost always preferred to the gerund (verbING) noun believing

→ who is doing this believing?
In option B, we have the dedicated noun belief .
This noun does not require a subject to "do" the noun. Belief is fine without a pronoun, possessive or otherwise.
ELIMINATE E

BY POE, THE ANSWER IS B

• in option E, the verb have hung is grammatical.

→ to hang means to suspend or to BE suspended.

Below are three different examples of the way in which the verb to hang can be used.

→ Correct, present perfect:
Hundreds of colorful paper lanterns have hung in festive rows above the streets in Manhattan's Chinatown for a few weeks.

→ Correct, present perfect:
Manhattan's Chinatown civic leaders have hung hundreds of colorful paper lanterns above the streets in order to "signal joy and hope since it's been such a dark time for so many. . ."

→ Correct, present perfect:
Hundreds of colorful paper lanterns have been hung above the streets of Chinatown in Manhattan in order to "signal joy and hope."

• The original OE writer insists incorrectly that from the phrase "For centuries," you should immediately infer that present perfect is needed.

The OE writer is not 100 percent accurate.

What creates the conditions that require use of present perfect?
Answer: The phrase for centuries coupled with the nonunderlined present tense verb in that such figures HAVE the power to keep pots from boiling over.

I do not want to see aspirants conclude that phrases such as for centuries or for decades by themselves signal that present perfect is in order.
Those phrases by themselves do not necessarily signal present perfect.

Correct, PAST perfect: For centuries, dolls dressed as witches had been hung in Norwegian kitchens because of a traditional belief that such figures had the power to keep pots from boiling over, but the King and Queen of Norway abolished the practice in the early 1900s after too many houses burned down.

Correct, PAST perfect: For centuries, hundreds of paintings had hung in the Rothschild brothers' palaces in Austria—until Hitler annexed Austria in 1938 and stole the prominent Jewish family's artwork for himself.

shubhs76 , welcome to SC Butler.

A couple of these answers are a bit hard to follow, and a few assertions are not true.

Overall, though, the answers are pretty good.
Kudos to all.

Patrick. Along the way, Jack and Annie solve riddles, overcome challenges, and ultimately find the leprechaun's gold. The Magic Tree House Leprechaun series is not only entertaining but also educational. It introduces young readers to different parts of the world, history, and mythology. The books are written in a way that is easy to understand and engage with, making them suitable for children of various ages. The series is known for its imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations, which help to bring the magical world to life. It teaches valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of helping others. Overall, the Magic Tree House Leprechaun series is a beloved children's book series that offers both entertainment and educational value. It sparks the imagination and encourages young readers to explore new worlds through the power of storytelling..

Reviews for "Leaping into the Leprechaun Leap Year in the Magic Tree House"

1. Sarah - 1/5 - I was really disappointed with "Magic Tree House Leprechaun". The story was slow and uninteresting, and the characters were underdeveloped. It felt like the author was just trying to cash in on the popularity of leprechauns without putting any effort into creating a compelling story. I found myself skimming through pages just to get to the end, and even then, I was left unsatisfied. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and well-written story.

2. Mark - 2/5 - I had high expectations for "Magic Tree House Leprechaun" as I had enjoyed previous books in the series, but unfortunately, this one fell short for me. The plot was predictable and lacked depth, and the writing felt repetitive. The characters didn't have much personality and I didn't feel invested in their journey. Overall, I found this book to be underwhelming and not up to the standard of the previous installments in the series.

3. Jessica - 2/5 - "Magic Tree House Leprechaun" didn't live up to my expectations. The story felt rushed and the magical elements were not well explained or explored. The dialogue felt forced, and the explanations were too simplistic. The book lacked the charm and magic that I usually associate with the Magic Tree House series. I would recommend skipping this installment if you're a fan of the series and looking for a captivating read.

4. Steven - 1/5 - I found "Magic Tree House Leprechaun" to be a complete disappointment. The writing was repetitive, and the plot was unoriginal. It felt like a lazy attempt at cashing in on the leprechaun mythology without adding anything new or exciting to the story. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with them. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and well-crafted story.

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