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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.
If Jack was a professional athlete, he would be fit. : IncorrectIf Jack were a professional athlete, he would be very fit. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (if + plural form of verb + would be)
On the real GMAT, every question is important.First few questions on a section are a bit more important.
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.
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)
On the GMAT, ensure 'completing' each section.- "no attempts" attract greater penalty than "negative attempts" do.
Prisms:Solids with congruent base and topExamples: cube, cylinder, cuboid
Pyramids:Solids with a pointed topExample: cone
MANAS: Many, Any, None, All, and Some can be singular as well as plural.
Some chocolates were distributed.Some wisdom was shared.
Key to solving "para-completion" questions on CR:
- Prepare a mind-map.- Follow the chain-of-thoughts.- Eliminate four choices to reach a choice that best completes the complete chain of thoughts.-- Beware: Consider the "complete" of chain of thoughts.--- Not just the "last sentence".
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.
"simple tenses" are the "default tenses".
Other tense forms are meant for specific uses.
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If Jack was a professional athlete, he would be fit. : IncorrectIf Jack were a professional athlete, he would be very fit. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (if + plural form of verb + would be)
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