"Like" is used for "comparing nouns"."As" is used for "comparing actions"."Such as" is used for "giving examples".
Similar Triangles
All angles are equal.Hence, shape is the same. Size may differ.All corresponding sides, medians, and angle bisectors are in the same ratio; say "k".Areas are in ratio "k^2".
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.
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.
On Verbal questions, don't "Select 1 choice."Rather, "Eliminate 4 choices."
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.
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)
60% of the learning comes from analyzing mistakes!
Practice RCs, everyday!The skill will help you in all sections and question types!!
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
"Do so" is the correct usage when "so" refers to an action."Do it" is the correct usage when "it" refers to a noun.
As "do" generally refers to actions, "do so" is more often correct than "do it".
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