"Generalization"- The fallacy of making a claim on evidence that is too small.
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: At 90, Mr McGill drinks sweetened soda every day and yet, maintains good health. The elderly can, therefore, have sweetened soda every day and, yet, maintain good health.
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.
On the GMAT, ensure 'completing' each section.- "no attempts" attract greater penalty than "negative attempts" do.
"Confusing-correlation-with-causation"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Grandma sneezed, so a tornado hit Nebraska.
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
A circle is a polygon with infinite sides.
Schedule your GMAT (only) once you get your target score on 3 consecutive mocks!
"Incorrect Analogy"- The fallacy of drawing comparison between dissimilar entities.Or, without establishing similarity.
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Country X increased import tariffs and achieved good results; country Y must increase import tariffs.
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!
Do not chase "scores"; chase "learning". Scores will follow.
Profit = Selling Price – Cost Price
Profit Percentage = (Profit / Cost Price) x 100
Profit Margin = (Profit / Selling Price) x 100
120
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.
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