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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.
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1. Verb Tense
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
AD VS. BCE
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

2. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
Between...and: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

3. Fractional Exponents
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Consider : idioms
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.

4. Much - amount - less
The number of : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Think of ...as: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms

5. Some Republicans define welfare abuse as the primary evil in America.
Which: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Define as:idioms
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9

6. 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.
Both...and: 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
Think of ...as: idioms
All or both: idioms

7. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Native of: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Native to: idioms

8. Past perfect
Native of: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE

9. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
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
Attribute...to:idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms

10. Opposite

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11. Each of the schools he applied to had it own strengths. Is used when you want to emphasize that items are separate
That : idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
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
Each:idioms

12. Use the
When an action started in the past and ....
The top number in a fraction
Such as: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

13. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Distinguish from: 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
Require ...to: idioms
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.

14. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
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.
Difference/orginal
The number of : idioms

15. A # is divisble by 6 if
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Both...and: idioms

16. Positive/negative numbers

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17. Pronouns
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
Either ....or: idioms
The top number in a fraction
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

18. Negative exponents
Like: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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
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

19. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Which: idioms
As: idioms
Superior to : idioms

20. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
As....as
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
The result of division

21. Numerator
The top number in a fraction
Negative -3^3=-27
Not...but : idioms
Both...and: idioms

22. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Both...and: idioms
Negative -3^3=-27
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 number of : idioms

23. Whole number
The result of addition is called this
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.
Think of ...as: idioms

24. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: idioms
The top number in a fraction
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.
A subject must always agree with its verb

25. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Superior to : idioms
As....as
The result of multipication is called this
It ends in 5 or 0

26. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Difference/orginal
See as:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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.

27. She thinks of me as just a friend
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.
Target .....at: idioms
Think of ...as: 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

28. My dad says I can no longer associate with you
Both...and: idioms
Associate with : idioms
Difference/orginal
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

29. Basic approach to data sufficiency
Superior to : idioms
Which: idioms
AD VS. BCE
Forbid to: idioms

30. Scope
Which: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

31. Percent
Consider : idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
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
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

32. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
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
More...than
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
The result of multipication is called this

33. The basketball player is not tall - but he is fast
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Like: 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
Not...but : idioms

34. Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
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
That : idioms

35. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Try to: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Credit...with:idioms

36. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Both...and: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Think of ...as: idioms

37. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Ability ..to:idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Where:idioms
Which: idioms

38. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Define as:idioms
That: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

39. Integer
Attribute...to:idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Target .....at: idioms

40. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Each:idioms
Target .....at: idioms
1:5^0=1
Regard as :idioms

41. Even number
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
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.
When:idioms
More...than

42. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
So....that:idioms
Permit to: idioms
1:5^0=1

43. most - -est - among
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
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...
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
As: idioms

44. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Consider : idioms
Superior to : idioms
Require ...to: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

45. Quotient
AD VS. BCE
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.
Difference/orginal
The result of division

46. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
More...than
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

47. Any number to the 0 power is
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
1:5^0=1
Try to: idioms

48. Assumption
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
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9

49. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
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
Native of: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Associate with : idioms

50. Parallel Construction
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
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called