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.
Present participles and gerunds "look" the same (verb+ing).However, their roles are different.
Present participle acts as a verb or adjective.Jack is running.
Gerund acts as a noun.Running is healthy.
On the GMAT, ensure 'completing' each section.- "no attempts" attract greater penalty than "negative attempts" do.
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.
"Confusing-cause-with-effect"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Every time I dream, I sleep.
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
Factors of a number are integers which can ‘divide’ the given number. Multiples of a number are integers which are ‘divisible’ by the given number.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!Do not chase "scores", chase "learning". Scores will follow.
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.
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.
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
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
The 3 key subjunctive mood constructions:
1. If + plural form of verb.If I were the Prime Minister, politics would be cleaner.
2. Subject + bossy verb + that + base form of verb.The judge ordered that the cop take the accused away.
3. Subject + bossy verb + that + something be done.The judge ordered that the accused be taken away by the cop.
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