GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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• Match each statement with the correct term.
• Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
A subject must always agree with its verb
Hypothesis that: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
That : idioms


2. Odd number
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Not...but : 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.
Itself 5^1=5


3. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Like: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
The number of : idioms


4. Multiple
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Worry about: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.


5. Basic approach to data sufficiency
AD VS. BCE
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 same....as: idioms
So....as to be: idioms


6. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Worry about: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same


7. Positive/negative numbers

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8. Whole number
1:5^0=1
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
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.
The result of addition is called this


9. When
Contrast...with: 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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Only to denote a moment in time


10. Factors
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
As: 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
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.


11. Remainder

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12. Decimals
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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
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
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3


13. Reciprocal
Just as....so too: idioms
Consider : idioms
Where:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5


14. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Both...and: idioms
See as:idioms
Define as:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms


15. Square root

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16. A # is divisble by 7 if
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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
Superior to : idioms


17. Strengthen

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18. Out of scope
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
It ends in 5 or 0
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
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...


19. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Only to denote a moment in time
The result of subtraction
More...than


20. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
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
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.


21. Multiplying and dividing exponents
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
Like: idioms
Where: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


22. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
The number you are dividing another number into
Three or more things: comparatives: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
Native of: idioms


23. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Neither...nor :idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Different from:idioms


24. Adding/subtractin fractions
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 a whole number that - when divided by two yields a remainder of 1. these numbers end in 1 - 3 -5 -7 - or 9.
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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3


25. The 4 Step Approach
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.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news


26. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
1:5^0=1
The number you are dividing another number into


27. 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
The result of addition is called this
Regard as :idioms
Only when referring to an actual location


28. Assumption
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The more...the -er:idioms
Target .....at: idioms
As....as


29. Exponent

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30. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Distinguish from: 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)
Not...but : 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


31. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Not only...but also : idioms
Like: idioms
Regard as :idioms
That : idioms


32. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Require ...to: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9


33. Use the
More...than
When an action started in the past and ....
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
Believe ...to be: idioms


34. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Whom: idioms : he use whom
The more...the -er:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news


35. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
When an action started in the past and ....
1:5^0=1
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
As....as


36. Sum
Who:idioms :he use who
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
The result of addition is called this
Think of ...as: idioms


37. A # is divisble by 4 if
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.
Permit to: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
The top number in a fraction


38. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Each:idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Such as: idioms
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...


39. Parallel Construction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Who:idioms :he use who
Credit...with:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


40. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Regard as :idioms
Require ...to: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Both...and: idioms


41. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
From...to:idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
The number of : idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


42. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Positive-3^4=81
Native to: idioms
As....as
The result of subtraction


43. Scope
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
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 bottom number in a fraction
Ability ..to:idioms


44. Even number
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.
Responsibility to: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


45. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
The same....as: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
So....as to be: idioms
When:idioms


46. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
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
Distinguish from: idioms
Forbid to: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3


47. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
The result of subtraction
Like: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


48. Past perfect
Like: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.


49. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
The same....as: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Define as:idioms
A number of: idioms


50. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Like: idioms
When:idioms
Regard as :idioms
Such as: idioms