The error of comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined using a comma.Example: Amy sings, she enjoys it.Correct: Amy sings; she enjoys it.
Be cautious when you see extreme tonality on a CR question or answer choices.Example: must, most, highest, lowest, worst, best etc
- Often, the key to elimination/selection of an answer choice lies in such extreme terms.
The mind-map-strategy for RCs
1.Skim through the first paragraph.Take your eyes off the screen.
2. Ask yourself the paragraph's "purpose" .Purpose is always very, very brief.Avoid paraphrasing the details.
3. Skim through the next paragraph.Take your eyes off.Ask yourself the paragraph's "purpose".Link the purpose of the first paragraph with that of the second.
4. Keep repeating Step 3 for all the subsequent paragraphs.
Understanding the "intended meaning" is the key to solving SC questions.
"Who" vs "Whom" on SC
"Who" is the "subject" form."Whom" is the "object" form.
Question: Is X = 7?(1): X is not a prime number.(1) is sufficient. Because (1) leads to "No, X is not equal to 7".
Understanding the "intended meaning" is the key to solving SC questions.
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
Schedule your GMAT (only) once you get your target score on 3 consecutive mocks!
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.
Sum of exterior angles in a polygon with any number of sides: 360 degreesSum of internal angles in a polygon with "n" sides: (n - 2) x 180 degrees
120
While attempting AWA, type the first and the last paragraphs first.
- This will ensure that your essay will look 'complete', even if you run out of time.- This will give you more time to think about the middle paragraphs.
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