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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.
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. Strengthen
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2. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Believe ...to be: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
More...than
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.
3. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
Estimate....to be :idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
A number of: idioms
The same....as: idioms
4. 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.
When an action started in the past and ....
Require ...to: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
5. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Not so....as:idioms
See 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
6. She thinks of me as just a friend
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Think of ...as: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
7. Order of operations
The result of subtraction
Like: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
8. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Just as....so too: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
The result of subtraction
Hypothesis that: idioms
9. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Difference/orginal
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Native of: idioms
10. Opposite
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11. You are no different from me; we both want success.
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.
Different from:idioms
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Distinguish from: idioms
12. A # is divisible by 3 if
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Not...but : idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
13. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
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
14. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Like: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
The same....as: idioms
Which: idioms
15. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Where:idioms
The same....as: idioms
Native to: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
16. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
A subject must always agree with its verb
17. Where
The number you are dividing another number into
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Only when referring to an actual location
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
18. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Hypothesis that: idioms
When:idioms
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
19. Reciprocal
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Only two things comparatives: 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.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
20. Odd number
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Just as....so too: 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.
Like: idioms
21. Use the
See as:idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
When an action started in the past and ....
Superior to : idioms
22. A # is divisble by 9 if
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23. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Such as: idioms
Native of: idioms
Hypothesis that: 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
24. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Each:idioms
From...to:idioms
Regard as :idioms
Superior to : idioms
25. Remainder
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26. Fractions
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
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.
Different from:idioms
So....as to be: idioms
27. Integer
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Superior to : idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
28. Dividend
The number you are dividing another number into
From...to:idioms
Which: idioms
A number of: idioms
29. Percent
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
See as:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Between...and: idioms
30. Reducing fractions
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31. Pronouns
Only when referring to an actual location
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Regard as :idioms
32. Parallel Construction
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
The number you are dividing another number into
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.
33. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
When an action started in the past and ....
Hypothesis that: idioms
Think of ...as: 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
34. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
The top number in a fraction
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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)
As: idioms
35. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
So....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
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
36. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Contrast...with: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Require ...to: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
37. Fractional Exponents
Which: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
So....that:idioms
38. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Credit...with:idioms
Different 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.
See as:idioms
39. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
All or both: idioms
Itself 5^1=5
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
40. Past perfect
AD VS. BCE
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Between...and: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
41. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
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
Three or more things: comparatives: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
42. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Negative -3^3=-27
Forbid to: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
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
43. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
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
Estimate....to be :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 number of: idioms
44. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
When:idioms
All or both: idioms
That: idioms
The same....as: idioms
45. 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
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
46. Multiplying and dividing fractions
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 top number in a fraction
The result of division
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.
47. Simple Past
Not only...but also : idioms
As: idioms
So....that:idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
48. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Only to denote a moment in time
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.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
49. Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction
When an action started in the past and ....
Like: idioms
Difference/orginal
50. Product
The result of multipication is called this
Define as:idioms
Consider : idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5