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.
"Comparing percentage with absolute numbers"- The fallacy when percentage/proportion is compared with absolute data.
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Jack improved his score by 200%.Inference: Jack performed well. - Incorrect
Mocks are not just for testing preparedness.They build stamina/temperament/strategy.They keep you in touch with all topics.PRACTICE MOCKS REGULARLY!
"Like" is used for "comparing nouns"."As" is used for "comparing actions"."Such as" is used for "giving examples".
On the GMAT, ensure 'completing' each section.- "no attempts" attract greater penalty than "negative attempts" do.
"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.
A takes 10 minutes to do a job. B takes 30 minutes to do the same. How long will they take to complete the job if both of them work together?
k x (1/10 + 1/30) = 1
Solve it for k. Answer: 7.5.
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.
"The fallacy of drawing a conclusion based on one entity’s comparison with oneself"
-A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Jack improved his score by 200%. Inference: Jack performed well. - Incorrect
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.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!
Do not chase "scores"; chase "learning". Scores will follow.
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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