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Answer is C. Recording historical importance of US Presidency is talking about the past rather than noting the importance of Presidency in the contemporary scenario. Refer the 2nd and 3rd sentences of the 1st para - "the latter activities have a history of their own" "new pasts might ...
- by theperegrine
Tue Jul 05, 2016 4:15 pm- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: jamboree RC
- Replies: 1
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The author of the argument is attributing causation to an evidence that merely suggests correlation. In order to weaken the argument you need to question the inference. Drought reduces productivity, alright, but does not necessarily cause collapse of the society. Look for a statement that best refut...
- by theperegrine
Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:43 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Cross-sections of stalactites - calcite formations deposited
- Replies: 1
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E is incorrect due to the following: 1. Use of mood enhancing drugs does not necessarily mean the students participating in arts competitions are depressed. 2. We are not talking about numbers in the main argument. Arguing on the basis of volume might lead one to sample biases. 3. C establishes a be...
- by theperegrine
Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:19 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: depression!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1538
- by theperegrine
Mon May 07, 2012 7:16 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Althought vs Despite - Ans : D, but what is wrong with E?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1942
Now, i am confused too! In both C and D, we are making assumptions - C, revenue from production rights does not necessarily mean that the book will be successful too. There is a missing link here. D, The actress' love for the novel does not necessarily mean the masses will fall for the book. Expert'...
- by theperegrine
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:23 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: major film studio
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2672
Try OG10 and LSAT Qs, if you can lay hands on them. LSAT is a bit tougher, but it prepares you better.
- by theperegrine
Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:53 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Need feedback on Veritas critical reasoning 2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2977
The fact that 60% of the employees are women addresses the fact that the company does not discriminate against women. So the spokesperson is right. What remains to be evaluated is the promotional aspect which can be done by checking the % of women in higher management positions. Hence, B. I agree wi...
- by theperegrine
Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:52 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Discrimination
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1514
Hi. SC can be the easiest and the fastest to answer, if you get the right notch. May be you should try studying chunks of questions on each concept, instead of counting the no. of questions. That way, you get a better hang of the concept. And two, try the vertical scan first and once you have cut do...
- by theperegrine
Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:31 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Help needed to improve SC from 60% accuracy to above 90%
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2475
By using the comma, 'ultrathin' becomes a qualifier for the 'layered construction'
By using 'and', 'ultrathin' qualifies the wings rather than the 'construction'
So, depending on what you want to talk about, you can use either of the two forms of construction.
- by theperegrine
Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:03 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: COMMA or AND
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1849
- by theperegrine
Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:42 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: New MGMAT 5th Edition Strategy Guides - Win a Free Set!
- Replies: 133
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a. requires 'and' at the end
b. i dont think past perfect can be used in isolation (without a simple past following it)
c. Correct. 'commenced in A was not discontinued until B'
d. 'it' is redundant
e. 'which had' makes the sentence incomplete considering the non-underlined portion
- by theperegrine
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:48 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: PR SC: good one
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2672
Congratulations, winners! Now that's a start - you win in a public forum! I agree too: some entries were really competitive. It sure does look like the rounds are gonna be tough . Good luck anyway.
- by theperegrine
Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:09 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 2 Precision Essay MBA Bootcamp Prizes - Contest (Mar 13-19)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8552
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.� Breaking the barriers of gender and an orthodox culture, I managed to travel quite a distance from my first job, at an early age of 17, as an insignificant government official, through the painful...
- by theperegrine
Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:34 pm- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 2 Precision Essay MBA Bootcamp Prizes - Contest (Mar 13-19)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8552