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.
Backup strategy: On the real GMAT, if you get an RC that you just can't comprehend......you must mark randomly and move on...
- Don't let one RC decide the fate of your complete GMAT score.-- Rather, save time and get the remaining questions correct!
Backup strategy: On the real GMAT, if you feel that you are running very short of time on the Verbal section......you must mark one RC randomly and move on...
-- Use the saved time to perform very well on the remaining questions!
On the GMAT, ensure 'completing' each section.- "no attempts" attract greater penalty than "negative attempts" do.
Monday-to-Friday: Concept-building + PracticeSaturday: Re-attempt incorrectly answered questions + ConsolidateSunday: A full-length test with proper analysis
You should regularly revisit SC concepts.Make SC Stage-1 videos and GMAT Shots your good friends!
Don't exhaust official material early- it's a common mistake.Save it for the last few weeks.
In a correct sentence, each pronoun must have a clear noun for reference; the noun and pronoun must agree in number.
"Generalization"- The fallacy of making a claim on evidence that is too small.
A favorite GMAT CR fallacy.
Example: At 90, Mr McGill drinks sweetened soda every day and yet, maintains good health. The elderly can, therefore, have sweetened soda every day and, yet, maintain good health.
While solving an RC, please think from the "author's point of view".
- Don't let your own opinion or general knowledge affect your thought process.
Do not chase "tricks/tips/shortcuts". Chase "concepts"!
Do not chase "scores"; chase "learning". Scores will follow.
Range:The difference between the greatest and smallest elements in a set.