THE CORRECT ANSWER IS D. THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE CONTAINS SEVERAL ER...
40. The correct answer is D.
The original sentence contains several errors. First, "with an
emphasis on color and form at the expense of exact duplication of
detail" is a modifier. In this case, however, it modifies "art
historians" instead of the logically appropriate "Impressionism."
Second, the verb "had evolved" is in the past perfect tense when it
should be in the simple past, since it is paired with "have
suggested", which is in present perfect.
Choice A is the same as the original sentence. Incorrect.
Choice B does not remedy the modifier issue, though it does fix the
tense problem. Incorrect.
Choice C remedies the modifier issue, though it does not fix the
tense problem. Incorrect.
Choice D remedies the modifier issue and the tense problem.
Correct.
Choice E remedies the modifier issue, but creates an awkward
passive construction. Incorrect.