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GMAT Crash Course: All In One

Subject : gmat

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A # is divisble by 7 if
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
The number you are dividing another number into
Ability ..to:idioms
More...than

2. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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
Prohibit ...from: idioms
From...to:idioms
The result of addition is called this

3. Misplaced Modifier
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
More...than
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

4. Square root

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5. Where
The result of subtraction
Only when referring to an actual location
The more...the -er:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

6. Any number to the 1 power is
That: idioms
Both...and: idioms
From...to:idioms
Itself 5^1=5

7. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Responsibility to: idioms
Superior to : idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

8. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Such as: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

9. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
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)
Both...and: idioms
The result of division
Distinguish from: idioms

10. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Define as: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.
Believe ...to be: idioms

11. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Forbid to: idioms
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
Either ....or: idioms
Like: idioms

12. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Not only...but also : idioms
The same....as: idioms
See as:idioms
Not...but : idioms

13. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Credit...with: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)
Hypothesis that: 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

14. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
When an action started in the past and ....
Consider : idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
That: idioms

15. Verb Tense
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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

16. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
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
So....as to be: idioms
From...to:idioms
Where:idioms

17. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Associate with : idioms
AD VS. BCE
Who:idioms :he use who
Each:idioms

18. Positive/negative numbers

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19. A # is divisble by 6 if
Permit to: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
Forbid to: idioms

20. Subject/Verb Agreement
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
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
It ends in 5 or 0
A subject must always agree with its verb

21. Out of scope
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
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
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

22. Percent change
Positive-3^4=81
Difference/orginal
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Define as:idioms

23. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Hypothesis that: idioms
Each: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 so....as:idioms

24. Adding and subtracting exponents
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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
Only to denote a moment in time
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

25. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Responsible for: 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
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
That: idioms

26. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
Which: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Define as:idioms
Target .....at: idioms

27. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms

28. Please try to chew with your month closed at the awards dinner tonight.
Try to: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Responsibility to: idioms
Different from:idioms

29. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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...
That : idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

30. most - -est - among
AD VS. BCE
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Native of: 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.

31. Denominator
Distinguish from: 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 bottom number in a fraction
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3

32. Multiplying and dividing fractions
So....that: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
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.
As....as

33. Reciprocal
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Believe ...to be: 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
Contrast...with: idioms

34. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Worry about: idioms
Like: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

35. Integer
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

36. Even number
Attribute...to: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.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Not...but : idioms

37. A # is divisble by 9 if

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38. Pronouns
Such as: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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)

39. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Believe ...to be: 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.
The more...the -er:idioms
The number of : idioms

40. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Like: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The result of subtraction

41. 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
The result of multipication is called this
Distinguish from: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms

42. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
Distinguish from: idioms
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...
Associate with : idioms

43. more - -er - between
From...to:idioms
Responsibility to: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms

44. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
More...than
Like: idioms
Try to: idioms
The number of : idioms

45. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
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
Which: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

46. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :idioms
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
As: idioms

47. Reducing fractions

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48. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Worry about: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
More...than
Where:idioms

49. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third 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
From...to:idioms
Not so....as:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

50. I can't wait to see whom she'll bring to dinner this time. ....she'll bring him to dinner this time
From...to:idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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.
Where:idioms