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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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