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Hi Rich.C, Thanks for responding. My question relates to when I get a question wrong, specifically a CR question that asks " In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?" An example of this would be in the OG 13th edition GMAT, page 524 # 78. #78 I ...

by jimenezca

Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: How do you review a CR question?
Replies: 3
Views: 1769

The tulu, a popular ornamental plant, does not reproduce naturally, and is only bred and sold by specialized horticultural companies. Unfortunately, the tulu is easily devastated by a contagious fungal rot. The govt ministry plans to reassure worried gardeners by requiring all tulu plants to be tes...

by jimenezca

Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: The tulu
Replies: 2
Views: 4012

I have read through couple of books (OG, Manhattan, Powerscore)all of which stress on the need for identification of argument structure, for ex: premise, conclusion, etc., where available, to be able to solve CR problems methodically & accurately. I tried my best within available time to do thi...

by jimenezca

Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: CR- Unable to follow a systematic approach within given time
Replies: 1
Views: 1378

David, Answer choice B actually seems quite clear, when not based on the standards of formal logic. The GMAT critical reasoning section is not a test based on formal logic but on logical reasoning, which is not the same thing. The strategy must be adaptive and not formal. So even if we do not know a...

by jimenezca

Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: All actors are exuberant people
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

Can an expert please explain why C is wrong. I am not able to understand how that relates to the question and how it is incorrect? The question is asking: "Given the line of argumentation being drawn in the passage, which of the following statements can be said to be problematic in drawing its...

by jimenezca

Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: Galileo’s observations
Replies: 5
Views: 6231

Assumption Question

16.A reason Larson cannot do the assignment is that she has an unavoidable scheduling conflict. On the other hand, a reason Franks cannot do the assignment is that he does not quite have the assertiveness the task requires. So, the task must be assigned to Parker, the only supervisor in the shippin...

by jimenezca

Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: task assignment
Replies: 3
Views: 1395

31. All actors are exuberant people and all exuberant people are extroverts, but nevertheless it is true that some shy people are actors. If the statements above are true, each of the following must also be true EXCEPT: A. Some shy people are extroverts. B. Some shy extroverts are not actors. C. So...

by jimenezca

Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: All actors are exuberant people
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

26.Some flowering plant species, entirely dependent on bees for pollination, lure their pollinators with abundant nectar and pollen, which are the only source of food for bees. Often the pollinating species is so highly adapted that it can feed from – and thus pollinate – only a single species ...

by jimenezca

Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: flowering plant species
Replies: 6
Views: 2236

Below is an excerpt from a letter that was sent by the chairman of a corporation to the stockholders. A number of charges have been raised against me, some serious, some trivial. Individuals seeking to control the corporation for their own purposes have demanded my resignation. Remember that no cou...

by jimenezca

Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: Critical Reasoning
Topic: CR inference question
Replies: 1
Views: 1034

www.gmatquestions.org has some great practice tests.

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by jimenezca

Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Best Practice Tests?
Replies: 285
Views: 313296

melguy, It seems that you may not be reading strategically. It is necessary to learn how to effectively take notes so that you are able to quickly locate relevant information. This means that you should have a complete or nearly complete passage map by the time you have answered the second question ...

by jimenezca

Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: Reading Comprehension
Topic: 11 mins too long for a (long) RC passage?
Replies: 4
Views: 2703