Jack wishes that he was an athlete. : IncorrectJack wishes that he were an athlete. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (wish + plural form of verb)
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!Do not chase "scores", chase "learning". Scores will follow.
On Verbal questions, don't "Select 1 choice."Rather, "Eliminate 4 choices."
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.
You can score the 99th percentile despite getting 20% questions incorrect.
Don't get stuck on any one question!
On Verbal questions, don't "Select 1 choice."Rather, "Eliminate 4 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)
"Inference statements" on CR:
- A statement that can be derived from the information within the passage. -- Without the need for any assumptions or extrapolations.
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.
Sum of first n positive integers: n x (n + 1)/2
Sum of first n positive even integers: n x (n + 1)
Sum of first n positive odd integers: n^2
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On the GMAT, ensure 'completing' each section.- "no attempts" attract greater penalty than "negative attempts" do.
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