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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Attribute...to:idioms
Each:idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Whom: idioms : he use whom

2. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Such as: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4

3. Fractions
The result of multipication is called this
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Is the most basic expression of parts of a whole.For example. if a whole pizza has 8 slices and James eats 3 - he has eaten 3/8 of the pizza.
Forbid to: idioms

4. Past perfect
Are a way of expressing parts of a whole. To add or subtract just line up the decimal points. For multiplying/dividing decimals add up the total number of decimal places to the right of the decimal point in the numbers you multiplied and put the deci
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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
So....as to be: idioms

5. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
That: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
1:5^0=1
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

6. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
AD VS. BCE
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.
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
So....that:idioms

7. Decimals
Are a way of expressing parts of a whole. To add or subtract just line up the decimal points. For multiplying/dividing decimals add up the total number of decimal places to the right of the decimal point in the numbers you multiplied and put the deci
Contrast...with: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
The bottom number in a fraction

8. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
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)
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...
That: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

9. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Whom: idioms : he use whom

10. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Positive-3^4=81
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 divisble by 4
All or both: idioms

11. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
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.
That: 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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

12. Integer
Each:idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Neither...nor :idioms
Consider : idioms

13. A # is divisible by 2 if
All or both: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

14. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Superior to : idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
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.
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

15. Zero

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16. Reciprocal
1:5^0=1
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Each:idioms
Both...and: idioms

17. Sum
The bottom number in a fraction
That : idioms
The result of addition is called this
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

18. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Hypothesis that: 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.

19. Percent change
That: idioms
Difference/orginal
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
A subject must always agree with its verb

20. Use the
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Prohibit ...from: 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.
When an action started in the past and ....

21. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
Like: idioms
Permit to: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

22. Positive/negative numbers

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23. Subject/Verb Agreement
See as:idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
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
Require ...to: idioms

24. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Contrast...with: idioms
Different from:idioms
Like: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms

25. most - -est - among
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Difference/orginal
Responsible for: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

26. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
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.
Native of: idioms
Itself 5^1=5

27. Misplaced Modifier
Not only...but also : idioms
So....that:idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

28. Denominator
From...to:idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Difference/orginal
The bottom number in a fraction

29. Present perfect
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.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots

30. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
The argument is dictated by the information given in the conclusion and the premises - by far the most common reason for eliminating answer choices in the arguments section
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Itself 5^1=5

31. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Such as: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
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

32. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
See as:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is
Only two things comparatives: idioms

33. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Like: idioms
Credit...with:idioms
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms

34. Prime numbers
Think of ...as: 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
Are a way of expressing parts of a whole. To add or subtract just line up the decimal points. For multiplying/dividing decimals add up the total number of decimal places to the right of the decimal point in the numbers you multiplied and put the deci
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

35. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Who:idioms :he use who
Target .....at: idioms
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
Like: idioms

36. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
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
Regard as :idioms
Associate with : idioms
Consider : idioms

37. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Define as:idioms
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

38. You are no different from me; we both want success.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Different from:idioms
The last two digits - considered as a number - are divisible by 4. Example - Take 728. The last two digits form the number 28 - which is divisble by 4.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

39. Adding and subtracting exponents
To solve an equation that contains two fractions containing variables when they're equal to each other - you can simply cross multiply or multiply the top of each fraction by the bottom of the other. 3x/4=3/2 (3x)(2)=(3)(4)=6x=12 x=2
Consider : idioms
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
Worry about: idioms

40. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Make sure that the bases are the same. To multiply - add the exponents and multiply the coefficients - and to divide - subtract the exponents and divide the coefficients - 3x^25x^3=15x^5 and 15x^6/3x^2=5x^4
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.

41. Even number
When:idioms
Credit...with:idioms
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.
That: idioms

42. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
A number of: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Where:idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

43. more - -er - between
Worry about: idioms
Native to: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Regard as :idioms

44. Any number to the 1 power is
Which: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Require ...to: idioms
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.

45. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Who:idioms :he use who
When an action started in the past and ....
Which: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

46. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
The result of addition is called this
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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Try to: idioms

47. Divisible
A number of: idioms
Forbid to: 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)
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

48. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Which: idioms
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
A number of: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9

49. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Contrast...with: idioms
From...to: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)
Each:idioms

50. Simple Past
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.
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
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Distinguish from: idioms