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. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
On the GMAT Fractions are expressed in their most reduced form. This means that you'll have to simply your anwers - for instance - by reducing fractions. To reduce a fraction - simply find a number that's a factor of both its numerator and denominat
When an action started in the past and ....
Believe ...to be: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


2. Assumption
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Associate with : idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


3. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Like: 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
When an action started in the past and ....


4. Use the
The number you are dividing another number into
Native of: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
When an action started in the past and ....


5. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
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
Define as:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Which: idioms


6. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
The number of : idioms
Native of: idioms
On the GMAT Fractions are expressed in their most reduced form. This means that you'll have to simply your anwers - for instance - by reducing fractions. To reduce a fraction - simply find a number that's a factor of both its numerator and denominat
The result of subtraction


7. 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
Associate with : idioms
Define as:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


8. A # is divisible by 2 if
Distinguish from: idioms
Worry about: idioms
1:5^0=1
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8


9. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Whom: idioms : he use whom
More...than
Hypothesis that: idioms


10. Fractions
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.
Where:idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Not so....as:idioms


11. A # is divisble by 7 if
The number of : idioms
So....that: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
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


12. Misplaced Modifier
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 more...the -er: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
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies


13. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Whom: idioms : he use whom
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8


14. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
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
Like: idioms
On the GMAT Fractions are expressed in their most reduced form. This means that you'll have to simply your anwers - for instance - by reducing fractions. To reduce a fraction - simply find a number that's a factor of both its numerator and denominat


15. 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.
The bottom number in a fraction
Ability ..to:idioms
All or both: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not


16. Reducing fractions

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17. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Define as:idioms
Associate with : idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
When an action started in the past and ....


18. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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
A number of: idioms


19. Dividend
That: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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 number you are dividing another number into


20. Adding and subtracting exponents
The top number in a fraction
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
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
Which: idioms


21. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Superior to : idioms
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms


22. Simple Past
The same....as: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news


23. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
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
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
Which: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


24. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Think of ...as: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3


25. Negative exponents
The same....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
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.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.


26. Plugging in
As: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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


27. Reasoning

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28. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Superior to : idioms
Native to: idioms
Consider : idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms


29. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
The top number in a fraction
The result of division
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
When:idioms


30. Quotient
The number you are dividing another number into
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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 result of division


31. Any number to the 1 power is
Itself 5^1=5
Associate with : idioms
AD VS. BCE
Ability ..to:idioms


32. A # is divisble by 9 if

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33. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
So....that:idioms
Positive-3^4=81
See as:idioms


34. Consecutive
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Difference/orginal
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.
The result of multipication is called this


35. Cross Multiplication

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36. 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
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
See as: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


37. Multiple
The result of multipication is called this
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
That : idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.


38. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Try to: idioms
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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


39. When
When:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4


40. Percent change
Not only...but also : idioms
Like: idioms
Difference/orginal
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not


41. Divisible
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)
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
The more...the -er:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5


42. Past perfect
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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
1:5^0=1
Each:idioms


43. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
The result of multipication is called this
That: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Distinguish from: idioms


44. Any positive number greater than 1 - raised to the power greater than 1
Where:idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


45. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
A subject must always agree with its verb
Either ....or: idioms
Define as:idioms
Require ...to: idioms


46. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Positive-3^4=81
Where: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


47. She thinks of me as just a friend
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
Different from: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


48. Opposite

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49. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
The same....as: 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
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
It ends in 5 or 0


50. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
Which: idioms
Such as: idioms
1:5^0=1
Negative -3^3=-27