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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Credit...with:idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
More...than

2. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
See as:idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Native of: idioms
That: idioms

3. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Not so....as:idioms
Positive-3^4=81
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

4. Adding and subtracting exponents
Estimate....to be :idioms
Native to: idioms
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible
To add and subtract exponents - both the base and the power must be the same. If they are - just add or subtract as you normally would. So - 3x^2+5x^2=8x^2

5. Reciprocal
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Each:idioms

6. A # is divisble by 8 if
The result of multipication is called this
A number of: idioms
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisible by 4
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

7. Cross Multiplication

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8. A # is divisble by 5 if
A number of: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Which: idioms

9. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Negative -3^3=-27
The same....as: idioms
Where:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

10. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Not...but : idioms
The result of division
Willl focus more on describing the pattern of reasoning than in paraphasing the content of the argument - questions of this type may read: Which of the following indicates a flaw in the reasoning above? - Susan's attempt to counter Tim's claim is bes
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

11. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Distinguish from: idioms
More...than
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

12. Product
Try to: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Willl focus more on describing the pattern of reasoning than in paraphasing the content of the argument - questions of this type may read: Which of the following indicates a flaw in the reasoning above? - Susan's attempt to counter Tim's claim is bes

13. Fractional Exponents
Negative -3^3=-27
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

14. A # is divisible by 2 if
If the author proves his point by making an assumption - you'll include additional data to bolster the assumption....if the author cites a survey in support of his conclusion - you'll give evidence to prove the validity of the survey.etc...
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
When:idioms
When you're dealing with questions that ask you to weaken or strengthen the author's conclusion - be very wary of answer choices that while within the scope - do exactly the opposite of what you want - while it is the scope of the argument - it is th

15. Factors
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
From...to:idioms
Are numbers that can be divided into another number without leaving a remainder. For example - the numbers 1 -2 -3 -4 -6 and 12 are the factors of 12.

16. Plugging in
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
So....as to be: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Replace all variables in the with numbers - read through the new problem and answer the question - plug your number into the answer choices and look for your number

17. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible
Between...and: idioms
As....as

18. Even number
Both...and: idioms
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisible by 4
Number is one that can be divided evenly by 2. numbers are whole and they end in 2 - 4 -6 -8 - or 0. The number zero (0) is considered this.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

19. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
A subject must always agree with its verb
So....that:idioms
The result of division
Credit...with:idioms

20. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Describes integers listed in ascending order - which are separated by the same interval. The numbers 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 are consective integers and the numbers 2 - 4 - 6 -8 are consecutive even integers.
Regard as :idioms
Superior to : idioms
So 16=4 or -4 b/c both (4)^2 and (-4)^2=16 you cannot add these unless they have a common root. so 2+2=2 but 2+3 doesn't equal 5. To multiply and divide just treat them as regular integers: 6x3=18 or 3/2 basically they're subject to the same rules as

21. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Consider : idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Responsible for: idioms

22. Negative exponents
When you see this just turn the base into a fraction by putting a 1 over it and proceed as you would with a nonnegative exponent so 3^-2=(1/3)^2=1/9
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisible by 4
Between...and: idioms
From...to:idioms

23. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Just as....so too: idioms
When a number can be divided evenly by another number - it is said to be divisible by that number. So 6 is divisble by 3 - but is not divisible by 4. The GMAT - however is more likely to ask you whether 728 is divisible by 4. ( Yes it is)
Responsibility to: idioms
When you're dealing with questions that ask you to weaken or strengthen the author's conclusion - be very wary of answer choices that while within the scope - do exactly the opposite of what you want - while it is the scope of the argument - it is th

24. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
To add and subtract exponents - both the base and the power must be the same. If they are - just add or subtract as you normally would. So - 3x^2+5x^2=8x^2
Associate with : idioms
Both...and: idioms
The same....as: idioms

25. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Responsibility to: idioms
So....that:idioms
Either ....or: idioms

26. Remainder

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27. Coefficient
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Try to: idioms
When:idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

28. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Worry about: idioms
Consider : idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
So....that:idioms

29. A # is divisble by 7 if
See as:idioms
Difference/orginal
Contrast...with: idioms
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisble by 4

30. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Negative -3^3=-27
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible
Like: idioms
More...than

31. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Attribute...to:idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
1:5^0=1
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

32. Reducing fractions

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33. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Superior to : idioms
As....as
Contrast...with: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms

34. Adding/subtractin fractions
If you need to add or subtract two fractions that have the same denominator - simply add or subtract their numerators - like this: 3/4+1/4=4/4 or 1 - If the numbers in the denominators are different - this opertation will invovle a couple of extra s
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
When you're dealing with questions that ask you to weaken or strengthen the author's conclusion - be very wary of answer choices that while within the scope - do exactly the opposite of what you want - while it is the scope of the argument - it is th
Only when referring to an actual location

35. Denominator
The more...the -er:idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Which: idioms
AD VS. BCE

36. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Negative -3^3=-27
Estimate....to be :idioms
The result of subtraction
When you're dealing with questions that ask you to weaken or strengthen the author's conclusion - be very wary of answer choices that while within the scope - do exactly the opposite of what you want - while it is the scope of the argument - it is th

37. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Define as:idioms
As: idioms
The number of : idioms
Distinguish from: idioms

38. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
The number you are dividing another number into
On the GMAT Fractions are expressed in their most reduced form. This means that you'll have to simply your anwers - for instance - by reducing fractions. To reduce a fraction - simply find a number that's a factor of both its numerator and denominat
Try to: idioms
Like: idioms

39. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
The result of multipication is called this
Superior to : idioms

40. Extreme
Are 0.1.2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 - and 9-the numbers you see on a telephone. GMAT math problems might ask you either to count digits or supply a missing digit. Try counting the digits in 2654.189. There are seven.
Target .....at: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

41. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Superior to : idioms
The result of subtraction
Try to: idioms

42. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
The bottom number in a fraction
Have exactly 2 distinct factors:1 and themselves. For example - 13 is prime b/c its only factor are 1 and 13. The number 1 is not prime; it has only one distinct factor
The same....as: idioms
When:idioms

43. A # is divisble by 6 if
Just as....so too: idioms
Superior to : idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

44. Positive/negative numbers

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45. Verb Tense
Neither...nor :idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

46. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Try to: idioms
Worry about: idioms
Like: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

47. The more you eat - the fatter you get
The result of multipication is called this
Who:idioms :he use who
So 16=4 or -4 b/c both (4)^2 and (-4)^2=16 you cannot add these unless they have a common root. so 2+2=2 but 2+3 doesn't equal 5. To multiply and divide just treat them as regular integers: 6x3=18 or 3/2 basically they're subject to the same rules as
The more...the -er:idioms

48. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
Which: idioms
When multiplying two or more fractions - just multiply their numerators and then their denominators. Dividing fractions works a lot like multiplying fractions - with one important extra step. To divide fractions - multiply the first by the reciprocal
A number of: idioms
So....as to be: idioms

49. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Consider : idioms
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible

50. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
Number is a whole number that - when divided by two yields a remainder of 1. these numbers end in 1 - 3 -5 -7 - or 9.
As: idioms
Where:idioms