1. Read the mother sentence.2. For underlined part, move to answer choices.3. Compare vertically to observe the difference in the choices.4. Eliminate 4 choices through vertical comparison while reading horizontally.5. Read the sentence end-to-end before marking an answer choice.
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.
1-week gap in prep hurts your progress by 3-weeks.
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!
Be cautious when you see extreme tonality on a CR question or answer choices.Example: must, most, highest, lowest, worst, best etc
- Often, the key to elimination/selection of an answer choice lies in such extreme terms.
"regard as" : Correct"regard to be" : Incorrect"regard" : Incorrect
Jack regards Tim as a genius. : Correct
On the GMAT, ensure 'completing' each section.- "no attempts" attract greater penalty than "negative attempts" do.
The trainer commanded the cadet that he performs the drill. : IncorrectThe trainer commanded the cadet that he perform the drill. : Correct
A subjunctive mood construction - (subject + bossy verb + that + base form of verb)
Difference between "Inference" and "Conclusion" on CR:
- Inference is any statement that can be derived from the passage, without any assumptions or extrapolations- Conclusion is the main point of the passage.
- "Conclusion" is a subset of "Inferences".-- The "main inference".
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.
