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.
"Like" is used for "comparing nouns"."As" is used for "comparing actions"."Such as" is used for "giving examples".
On Verbal questions, don't "Select 1 choice."Rather, "Eliminate 4 choices."
Jack wishes that he was an athlete. : IncorrectJack wishes that he were an athlete. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (wish + plural form of verb)
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)
Spot the error: Teacher taught that the Earth revolved around the sun.
"revolved" is not correct. It must be "revolves".(Universal truths are always conveyed in simple present tense).
On Verbal questions, don't "Select 1 choice."Rather, "Eliminate 4 choices."
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.
"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
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.
Don't leave mocks for the end- it's a common mistake.Take a mock every week.
Key difference between "Assumption statements" and "Strengthening statements" on CR:
Assumption statements are a subset of Strengthening statements.
- A strengthening statement fills the missing link.- An assumption statement fills the missing link and must be true for the argument to hold ground.
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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)
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