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In DS, "combine" the two statements only when each statement fails alone.
Q. If X is an integer, is X a multiple of 12?(1) Two of the factors of X are 5 and 7.(2) X is a product of two odd integers.
The answer is not C. The answer is B.
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.
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.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!Do not chase "scores", chase "learning". Scores will follow.
"Confusing-cause-with-effect"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Every time I dream, I sleep.
Permutation is used when ‘order’ matters.Example: Arranging children in a row.
Combination is used when ‘order’ does not matter.Example: Selecting teams.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!
Do not chase "scores"; chase "learning". Scores will follow.
Approach for CR boldface questions:
Step 1: Identify the conclusion.Step 2: Link the bold part(s) with the conclusion.Step 3: Know what to expect from the correct answer choice.Step 4: Eliminate four choices.
On the verbal section, be cautious when you see an answer choice with "extreme" emotion.
Answer choices with "moderate" tonality have a higher probability of being correct.
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.
"Confusing-correlation-with-causation"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Grandma sneezed, so a tornado hit Nebraska.
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The trainer commanded the cadet that he performs the drill. : IncorrectThe trainer commanded the cadet that he perform the drill. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (subject + bossy verb + that + base form of verb)
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