Example: Grandma sneezed, so a tornado hit Nebraska.
Collective nouns are always singular.
The team is winning. - CorrectPlayers are performing. - Correct
"Confusing-cause-with-effect"
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: Every time I dream, I sleep.
Scientists postulate that the magic particle exists. : IncorrectScientists postulate that the magic particle exist. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (subject + bossy verb + that + base form of verb)
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.
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.
Range:The difference between the greatest and smallest elements in a set.
The error of comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined using a comma.Example: Amy sings, she enjoys it.Correct: Amy sings; she enjoys it.
"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
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
2 is the only even number that is prime.
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Understanding the "intended meaning" is the key to solving SC questions.
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