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GMAT Reading Comprehension

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1. 'Fewer' and 'number' refer to ...and answer the question...
Countable things 'How many'
Identify most offensive flaw in author's reasoning; explain why it is questionable
None
Grammatically...logically

2. 'Distinguish red ... green' 'distinguish .... red ... green
From -between... and
A common flaw where... 'always -' 'none -' 'some -' and 'only' etc. set boundaries for the logic of an argument. Be careful with scope.
Supports the conclusion. usually what isn't the conclusion. Sometimes this is just a conjecture.
After the verb

3. Typical pronouns that cause trouble
Supports the conclusion. usually what isn't the conclusion. Sometimes this is just a conjecture.
From -between... and
Finds a connection between the 2 parts of the stimulus in boldface
It - they - its - their - them - which and that

4. Argument Essay Para 4
Describe evidence that would STRENGTHEN the argument and CONCLUDE that without such evidence you're not persuaded (DON'T have 1 sad and lonely sentence here).
Countable things 'How many'
A comparison trap i.e. make sure that the word after like is compared to something of a similar kind (apples and apples) e.g. 'Unlike Latvia - Lithuania - the economy of Estonia...' is incorrect (take out the economy of)
Grammatically...logically

5. Confusion of absolute numbers and percentages
A common flaw where... 'always -' 'none -' 'some -' and 'only' etc. set boundaries for the logic of an argument. Be careful with scope.
A common flaw where... for example - which is larger - one-third of x or one-half of y? Without any information to compare x and y - we cannot answer this question.
Parallel structure
Non countable things 'How much'

6. Answer choices with word 'being'...
Parallel structure
A comparison trap i.e. make sure that the word after like is compared to something of a similar kind (apples and apples) e.g. 'Unlike Latvia - Lithuania - the economy of Estonia...' is incorrect (take out the economy of)
1) Read the original sentence carefully - LOOKING FOR ERRORS; if you don't spot errors - go to step 2: 2) Scan and group the answer choices 3) Eliminate choices until only one remains
Are usually wrong

7. Preposition after verb 'to credit'
To shrink back physically or emotionally
A common flaw where... 'always -' 'none -' 'some -' and 'only' etc. set boundaries for the logic of an argument. Be careful with scope.
After the verb
'with'

8. Strategy for Sentence Correction
A common flaw where... (Most of what authority a has to say on subject matter S is correct. a says p about S. Therefore - p is correct.)
A common flaw where... (is the relationship causal? are there other possible causes?)
After
1) Read the original sentence carefully - LOOKING FOR ERRORS; if you don't spot errors - go to step 2: 2) Scan and group the answer choices 3) Eliminate choices until only one remains

9. 'Not only' is always followed by
Make sure that the subject of that phrase is what follows the comma (e.g. p175 qq34-36 of coursebook)
'but also'
'with'
After the verb

10. A llama is 'a native of' / 'native to' Peru
1) Read the original sentence carefully - LOOKING FOR ERRORS; if you don't spot errors - go to step 2: 2) Scan and group the answer choices 3) Eliminate choices until only one remains
1. Identify the question type 2. Untangle the stimulus 3. Predict the answer 4. Evaluate choices
A common flaw where... 'always -' 'none -' 'some -' and 'only' etc. set boundaries for the logic of an argument. Be careful with scope.
Native to

11. Argument Essay Paragraph 2
Identify most offensive flaw in author's reasoning; explain why it is questionable
Make sure there is DIRECT DETAILED support for inference in the question stimulus but usually NOT CATEGORICAL
Sentence or fact
Supports the conclusion. usually what isn't the conclusion. Sometimes this is just a conjecture.

12. Preposition after 'to be modelled'
Native to
Finds a connection between the 2 parts of the stimulus in boldface
It - they - its - their - them - which and that
After

13. Answer choices with 'There is/are/has/have'...
Are usually wrong
Singular
After the verb
To shrink back physically or emotionally

14. Disconnect
Are usually wrong
Non countable things 'How much'
After
A common flaw where... lack focus of evidence and focus of conclusion

15. What is the conclusion in Critical Reasoning questions? How do you find it.
Show that you understand the argument by PARAPHRASING it and saying IT FAILS TO CONVINCE (don't have to say why yet)
Point of the author's argument. Conclusion words - the One Sentence Test - Fact vs Opinion
Sentence or fact
1) Read strategically: Passage Map - Topic/Scope/Purpose or Main Idea 2) Analyse question stem 3) Research relevant text in passage 4) Make Prediction 5) Evaluate answer choices

16. 'There is' 'There are'. where is the subject
Show that you understand the argument by PARAPHRASING it and saying IT FAILS TO CONVINCE (don't have to say why yet)
None
Describe evidence that would STRENGTHEN the argument and CONCLUDE that without such evidence you're not persuaded (DON'T have 1 sad and lonely sentence here).
After the verb

17. Strategy for Reading Comprehension
It - they - its - their - them - which and that
Countable things 'How many'
Finds a connection between the 2 parts of the stimulus in boldface
1) Read strategically: Passage Map - Topic/Scope/Purpose or Main Idea 2) Analyse question stem 3) Research relevant text in passage 4) Make Prediction 5) Evaluate answer choices

18. Preposition after 'to be considered'
None
'as'
A comparison trap i.e. make sure that the word after like is compared to something of a similar kind (apples and apples) e.g. 'Unlike Latvia - Lithuania - the economy of Estonia...' is incorrect (take out the economy of)
A common flaw where... 'always -' 'none -' 'some -' and 'only' etc. set boundaries for the logic of an argument. Be careful with scope.

19. 'Better than at any time' or 'better than at any OTHER time'?
Are usually wrong
It - they - its - their - them - which and that
OTHER
'but also'

20. Reading Comprehension Inference questions
None
Non countable things 'How much'
Make sure there is DIRECT DETAILED support for inference in the question stimulus but usually NOT CATEGORICAL
1) Read the original sentence carefully - LOOKING FOR ERRORS; if you don't spot errors - go to step 2: 2) Scan and group the answer choices 3) Eliminate choices until only one remains

21. Argument Essay Para 3
Make sure there is DIRECT DETAILED support for inference in the question stimulus but usually NOT CATEGORICAL
At FEWER than 68000 people
After the verb
Identify another flaw in author's reasoning; explain why it is questionable

22. Recoil
To shrink back physically or emotionally
OTHER
Singular
Finds a connection between the 2 parts of the stimulus in boldface

23. What is the evidence in Critical Reasoning questions?
'with'
Show that you understand the argument by PARAPHRASING it and saying IT FAILS TO CONVINCE (don't have to say why yet)
Make sure there is DIRECT DETAILED support for inference in the question stimulus but usually NOT CATEGORICAL
Supports the conclusion. usually what isn't the conclusion. Sometimes this is just a conjecture.

24. Classic flaws in Critical Reasoning 'Flaw Questions' stem
Native to
Mistaking correlation for causation - confusing actual value with percent
1. Identify the question type 2. Untangle the stimulus 3. Predict the answer 4. Evaluate choices
1) Read strategically: Passage Map - Topic/Scope/Purpose or Main Idea 2) Analyse question stem 3) Research relevant text in passage 4) Make Prediction 5) Evaluate answer choices

25. Causation/correlation
1) Read strategically: Passage Map - Topic/Scope/Purpose or Main Idea 2) Analyse question stem 3) Research relevant text in passage 4) Make Prediction 5) Evaluate answer choices
To shrink back physically or emotionally
OTHER
A common flaw where... (is the relationship causal? are there other possible causes?)

26. Limiting Words
A common flaw where... 'always -' 'none -' 'some -' and 'only' etc. set boundaries for the logic of an argument. Be careful with scope.
1) Read strategically: Passage Map - Topic/Scope/Purpose or Main Idea 2) Analyse question stem 3) Research relevant text in passage 4) Make Prediction 5) Evaluate answer choices
Mistaking correlation for causation - confusing actual value with percent
A common flaw where... (is the relationship causal? are there other possible causes?)

27. Typical wrong answers in Critical Reasoning
A comparison trap i.e. make sure that the word after like is compared to something of a similar kind (apples and apples) e.g. 'Unlike Latvia - Lithuania - the economy of Estonia...' is incorrect (take out the economy of)
Parallel structure
Identify another flaw in author's reasoning; explain why it is questionable
Answers are outside scope - 180s - and irrelevant comparisons.

28. A person is 'a native of' / 'native to' the UK?
Non countable things 'How much'
A native of
'but also'
Show that you understand the argument by PARAPHRASING it and saying IT FAILS TO CONVINCE (don't have to say why yet)

29. When there is a modifying phrase at the beginning of the sentence -
A native of
Make sure that the subject of that phrase is what follows the comma (e.g. p175 qq34-36 of coursebook)
Parallel structure
Point of the author's argument. Conclusion words - the One Sentence Test - Fact vs Opinion

30. Analogies - metaphors and other comparisons all require...
Countable things 'How many'
Identify another flaw in author's reasoning; explain why it is questionable
A common flaw where... argues from a generalization true for the most part to a particular case (in contrast to induction - which argues from particular cases to generalisations).
Parallel structure

31. 'With total employment at less than 68000 people...' what should change?
At FEWER than 68000 people
'but also'
To shrink back physically or emotionally
Finds a connection between the 2 parts of the stimulus in boldface

32. Bolded statement questions commonly ask to choose the answer that...
A comparison trap i.e. make sure that the word after like is compared to something of a similar kind (apples and apples) e.g. 'Unlike Latvia - Lithuania - the economy of Estonia...' is incorrect (take out the economy of)
Finds a connection between the 2 parts of the stimulus in boldface
Countable things 'How many'
Are usually wrong

33. A statistical syllogism (proportional syllogism or direct inference)
Are usually wrong
Answers are outside scope - 180s - and irrelevant comparisons.
A common flaw where... argues from a generalization true for the most part to a particular case (in contrast to induction - which argues from particular cases to generalisations).
Native to

34. Strategy for Critical Reasoning questions
A common flaw where... 'always -' 'none -' 'some -' and 'only' etc. set boundaries for the logic of an argument. Be careful with scope.
1. Identify the question type 2. Untangle the stimulus 3. Predict the answer 4. Evaluate choices
Non countable things 'How much'
A common flaw where... (Most of what authority a has to say on subject matter S is correct. a says p about S. Therefore - p is correct.)

35. Various subjects enumerated with an 'OR' indicates singular or plural for verb conjugation?
A common flaw where... (Most of what authority a has to say on subject matter S is correct. a says p about S. Therefore - p is correct.)
1. Identify the question type 2. Untangle the stimulus 3. Predict the answer 4. Evaluate choices
Describe evidence that would STRENGTHEN the argument and CONCLUDE that without such evidence you're not persuaded (DON'T have 1 sad and lonely sentence here).
Singular

36. Appeal to authority
A common flaw where... (Most of what authority a has to say on subject matter S is correct. a says p about S. Therefore - p is correct.)
Show that you understand the argument by PARAPHRASING it and saying IT FAILS TO CONVINCE (don't have to say why yet)
After
Identify most offensive flaw in author's reasoning; explain why it is questionable

37. Items being compared must be both ... and ... comparable
At FEWER than 68000 people
Parallel structure
A native of
Grammatically...logically

38. Argument Essay Paragraph 1
Show that you understand the argument by PARAPHRASING it and saying IT FAILS TO CONVINCE (don't have to say why yet)
Non countable things 'How much'
None
Native to

39. To+verb: verb can be in which tense?
Native to
Point of the author's argument. Conclusion words - the One Sentence Test - Fact vs Opinion
Only infinitive e.g. 'to turn' (never 'to turning')
Supports the conclusion. usually what isn't the conclusion. Sometimes this is just a conjecture.

40. In Critical Reasoning Inference questions - an inference may follow from a single...
Parallel structure
Sentence or fact
A common flaw where... argues from a generalization true for the most part to a particular case (in contrast to induction - which argues from particular cases to generalisations).
Answers are outside scope - 180s - and irrelevant comparisons.

41. 'Less' and 'amount' refer to ...and answer the question...
Sentence or fact
Non countable things 'How much'
Countable things 'How many'
Singular

42. 'Like' or 'unlike' triggers
'with'
Finds a connection between the 2 parts of the stimulus in boldface
OTHER
A comparison trap i.e. make sure that the word after like is compared to something of a similar kind (apples and apples) e.g. 'Unlike Latvia - Lithuania - the economy of Estonia...' is incorrect (take out the economy of)

43. To be regarded 'as' or not 'as'
Are usually wrong
'as'
Identify most offensive flaw in author's reasoning; explain why it is questionable
A native of

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