GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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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. Misplaced Modifier
Native of: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
That : idioms
The top number in a fraction


2. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Superior to : idioms
Regard as :idioms
Difference/orginal
Positive-3^4=81


3. most - -est - among
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.


4. Coefficient
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.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
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
Hypothesis that: idioms


5. Extreme
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
So....as to be: idioms
See as:idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


6. Subject/Verb Agreement
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Where:idioms
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
A subject must always agree with its verb


7. more - -er - between
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Such as: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms


8. Divisible
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Regard as :idioms
Difference/orginal
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)


9. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Superior to : 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
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


10. Cross Multiplication

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11. Digit
AD VS. BCE
The same....as: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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.


12. Integer
Credit...with:idioms
That: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
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


13. Square root

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14. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
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
So....as to be: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Credit...with:idioms


15. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Like: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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.


16. Remainder

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17. Both of the programs were highly regarded. All of the schools offer financial assistance. I sused when you wanto to emphasize that items are together or similar.
All or both: idioms
As....as
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Such as: idioms


18. Reducing fractions

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19. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Like: 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.
The more...the -er: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


20. Denominator
Define as:idioms
Target .....at: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
The bottom number in a fraction


21. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
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.
Either ....or: idioms
That: idioms


22. Percent change
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Each:idioms
All or both: idioms
Difference/orginal


23. A # is divisble by 5 if
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
The same....as: idioms


24. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


25. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Both...and: idioms
The result of addition is called this
A subject must always agree with its verb


26. Even number
Responsible for: 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.
More...than
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)


27. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Only when referring to an actual location
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Require ...to: idioms
A number of: idioms


28. A # is divisble by 7 if
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Require ...to: 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


29. Use the
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Native to: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Try to: idioms


30. Plugging in
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
Native to: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
Who:idioms :he use who


31. 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
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
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms


32. 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
Like: 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.
Between...and: idioms


33. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
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...
The number of : 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
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


34. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
It ends in 5 or 0
Contrast...with: idioms
Both...and: idioms


35. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
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
The more...the -er:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3


36. Distinct

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37. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Is simply a mathematical way of saying 'different.' So when you are asked to count the distinct prime factors of 12 - you would answer that there are two 2 and 3. Even though 12=2x2x3 - you can only count 2 once.
Target .....at: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


38. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Native of: idioms
Which: 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
Associate with : idioms


39. Scope
So....that:idioms
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
Think of ...as: idioms
A number of: idioms


40. Opposite

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41. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Require ...to: idioms
Worry about: idioms
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
Like: idioms


42. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
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
Negative -3^3=-27
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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


43. Multiple
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
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
A number of: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms


44. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Which: idioms
Require ...to: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
Responsible for: idioms


45. Order of operations
Require ...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
Define as:idioms
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


46. Strengthen

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47. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
More...than
Not so....as:idioms
Which: 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


48. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
The more...the -er:idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4


49. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Try to: idioms
More...than
So....as to be: idioms


50. Fractional Exponents
The number you are dividing another number into
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
All or both: idioms
When:idioms