GMAT Crash Course: All In One

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• 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. Strengthen

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2. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
Which: idioms
That: 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.
So....that:idioms


3. Pronouns
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.
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
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


4. Where
Itself 5^1=5
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
See as:idioms
Only when referring to an actual location


5. Square root

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6. Many - Number - Fewer
Estimate....to be :idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Between...and: idioms
Both...and: idioms


7. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Distinguish from: 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
Which: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


8. Multiplying and dividing exponents
Worry about: 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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
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


9. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Estimate....to be :idioms
Permit to: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
The number you are dividing another number into


10. Simple Past
When:idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Target .....at: idioms


11. Basic approach to data sufficiency
A number of: idioms
AD VS. BCE
Negative -3^3=-27
As....as


12. Verb Tense
Try to: idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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.


13. The more you eat - the fatter you get
AD VS. BCE
The more...the -er:idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 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


14. Adding and subtracting exponents
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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


15. Multiple
Where: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
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3


16. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Which: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Just as....so too: idioms
Like: idioms


17. A # is divisible by 2 if
Which: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Not...but : idioms
So....as to be: idioms


18. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Either ....or: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Each:idioms


19. Percent change
Difference/orginal
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
The same....as: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.


20. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
More...than
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


21. Dividend
Consider : idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Worry about: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.


22. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
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
Neither...nor :idioms
That: idioms
Each:idioms


23. A # is divisible by 3 if
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
As: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Both...and: idioms


24. She thinks of me as just a friend
Think of ...as: idioms
As....as
Such as: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


25. You are no different from me; we both want success.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Different from:idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


26. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Not only...but also : idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Think of ...as: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3


27. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Native of: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Positive-3^4=81
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


28. Odd number
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
The result of multipication is called this
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.
Define as:idioms


29. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Like: 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
Attribute...to:idioms


30. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
When an action started in the past and ....


31. Parallel Construction
Responsible for: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Either ....or: idioms
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.


32. Difference
The result of subtraction
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
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


33. Reducing fractions

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34. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms


35. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Not...but : idioms
Positive-3^4=81
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
See as:idioms


36. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
So....that:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Which: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms


37. Even number
Native of: 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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
As: idioms


38. Product
The result of multipication is called this
Who:idioms :he use who
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.
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


39. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Which: idioms
Between...and: idioms
Hypothesis that: 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


40. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
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
Only two things comparatives: 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
Responsible for: idioms


41. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
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.


42. Remainder

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43. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Native to: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Like: 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


44. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
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
Ability ..to: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
Not...but : idioms


45. Exponent

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46. Assumption
The same....as: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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.
Native to: idioms


47. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Positive-3^4=81
Which: idioms


48. Order of operations
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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


49. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The result of addition is called this
Believe ...to be: idioms


50. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
That: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
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
Target .....at: idioms