Commas cannot join two independent clauses.Incorrect: Amy sings, she enjoys it.Correct: Amy sings; she enjoys it.Correct: Amy sings, and she enjoys it.
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.
In DS, an answer is achieved only when the answer is "consistent".
Q. Is X a multiple of 24?(1) X is a multiple of 6.(2) X is a multiple of 4.
X = 24 satisfies both (1) and (2), leads to "Yes".X = 12 satisfies both (1) and (2), leads to "No"."Inconsistent". Hence, insufficient. Answer is E.
In DS, beware of "exceptions".
Q. Is X positive?(1) |X| = X.
Because of the exception "X = 0" case, this statement is insufficient.
Even x Even = EvenEven x Odd = EvenOdd x Odd = Odd
Even + Even = EvenEven + Odd = OddOdd + Odd = EvenOdd + Odd = Even
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.
Rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides equal.Area: 1/2 x diagonal 1 x diagonal 2
If angles of a rhombus become equal, a rhombus becomes a square.- And the diagonals become equal.
Practice RCs, everyday!The skill will help you in all sections and question types!!
Schedule your GMAT (only) once you get your target score on 3 consecutive mocks!
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!Do not chase "scores", chase "learning". Scores will follow.
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