THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (E). THE SENTENCE BEGINS WITH THE MODIFYING...

25. The correct answer is (E). The sentence begins with the modifying phrase Contrary

to earlier physicists. . . . The main clause should begin by indicating who it is that is

“contrary.” Choices (B) and (E) both reconstruct the underlined part to clarify the

reference. However, choice (E) is more graceful and concise.