Example: Grandma sneezed, so a tornado hit Nebraska.
Approach for solving SCs:
1. Read the mother sentence.2. For underlined part, move to answer choices.3. Compare vertically to observe the difference in the choices.4. Eliminate 4 choices through vertical comparison while reading horizontally.5. Read the sentence end-to-end before marking an answer choice.
"Circular Reasoning"- The fallacy of assuming a conclusion to be true, in reaching the conclusion.
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Jack cannot lie because Jack always tells the truth.Example: A is true because B is true; B is true because A is true.
If it really comes down to "guessing" on the GMAT...
- On SCs, go for the "shortest" choices.- On RCs and CRs, go for the "longest" choices.- On DS, go for "C".
On Verbal questions, don't "Select 1 choice."Rather, "Eliminate 4 choices."
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
Practice RCs, everyday!The skill will help you in all sections and question types!!
Understanding the "intended meaning" is the key to solving SC questions.
Difference between "Inference" and "Conclusion" on CR:
- Inference is any statement that can be derived from the passage, without any assumptions or extrapolations- Conclusion is the main point of the passage.
- "Conclusion" is a subset of "Inferences".-- The "main inference".
60% of the learning comes from analyzing mistakes!
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.
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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.
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