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IMO E
justifies is singular and is needed for government (singular). therefore eliminate C & D
their(plural) actions doesn't go with government (singular) therefore eliminate A & B
Hope it helps
- by dustystormy
Tue Sep 13, 2016 1:29 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Since the mid-1990s, the central government of Botswana has
- Replies: 3
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I am bumping this question as I feel E actually strengthens the argument. @GMATGuru - you explained (E) Even very slight, fleeting tremors cause catfish to swim erratically. Correct. Shows that erratic swimming doesn't equal dangerous earthquakes; the swimming might indicate only a fleeting tremor. ...
- by dustystormy
Sun Sep 11, 2016 12:55 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: gmat prep 1
- Replies: 5
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amounts of vs amount of - GMAT PREP
Without adequate amounts of sleep, people's newly acquired skills and also new factual information may not get properly encoded into their memory circuits. A. Without adequate amounts of sleep, people's newly acquired skills and also B. Without the adequate amount of sleep they need, people's newly...
- by dustystormy
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:08 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: amounts of vs amount of - GMAT PREP
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IMO E
330 = 2*3*5*11
for factors to be odd we don't need multiple of 2
therefore number of odd factors = 1*2*2*2 = 8
8 is total number of odd factors but it also has 1 as a factor so subtract 1 from 8
8-1=7
Hence total number of odd factors except 1 = 7
- by dustystormy
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:14 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: How many factors of 330 are odd numbers greater than 1?
- Replies: 4
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Assume that we have 10 people as A1A2 B1B2 C1C2 D1D2 E1E2 Now to select 3 people from 10 people is 10C3 = 120. This includes case of 1 couple, which we need to subtract. chose 1 couple from the 5 as 5C1 (say A1A2) then from the 4 remaining couple we need to chose 1 person. So chose 1 couple from the...
- by dustystormy
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:09 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: If a committee of 3 people is to be selected
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7906
Although improved efficiency
Although improved efficiency in converting harvested trees into wood products may reduce harvest rates, it will stimulate demand by increasing supply and lowering prices, thereby boosting consumption. A. in converting harvested trees into wood products may reduce harvest rates, it will stimulate dem...
- by dustystormy
Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:54 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Although improved efficiency
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1230
environmentalists' proposals
In contrast to environmentalists' proposals to limit emissions of certain pollutants, the administration proposed calling for mandatory restrictions of only three such pollutants from power plants-mercury, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides-and the plan would delay such cuts until 2010 or later. A....
- by dustystormy
Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:42 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: environmentalists' proposals
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1322
I am sorry that I forgot the add the specific thing I want to everyone to discuss. Can experts please discuss the each convoluted options.
OA C
- by dustystormy
Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:27 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Tiger beetles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1797
Tiger beetles
Tiger beetles are such fast runners that they can capture virtually any nonflying insect. However, when running toward an insect, the beetles intermittently stop, and then, a moment later, resume their attack. Perhaps they cannot maintain their pace and must pause for a moment's rest; but an alterna...
- by dustystormy
Mon Sep 05, 2016 2:25 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Tiger beetles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1797
Solar Power
United States manufacturers currently produce most of the world's solar-power generators--most of which are exported to Europe. However, European manufacturers are emerging and probably will ultimately capture much of the European market. The United States government is funding initiatives intended ...
- by dustystormy
Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:00 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Solar Power
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7707
The steel industry
The steel industry has changed radically over the last two decades, as large, integrated companies such as Bethlehem Steel once conducted operations from mining at one end of the process to shipping at the other have greatly downsized, or in some cases shut down altogether. A. as large, integrated c...
- by dustystormy
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:43 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The steel industry
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2044
Heirloom tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes, grown from seeds saved from the previous year, only look less appetizing than their round and red supermarket cousins, often green and striped, or have plenty of bumps and bruises, but are more flavorful. (A) cousins, often green and striped, or have plenty of bumps and bruises, b...
- by dustystormy
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:06 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Heirloom tomatoes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1149
@iMyself - It is important to understand the sentence structure and then we can reason the different ambiguity we feel. Elizabeth Barber, the author of both Prehistoric Textiles, (--------), and Women's Work, (-----), is an authority on ....... firstly the portion in (-----) is a modifier to Prehist...
- by dustystormy
Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:30 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Elizabeth Barber, the author of both Prehistoric Textiles
- Replies: 8
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[A] & can be eliminated because of subject verb error. Gravitational force (singular)--- cause (plural) [D] writing causing contraction between commas will make the meaning error. gravitational force ---may generate heat which is nonsensical ----eliminate [E] use of which is wrong. It means moon...
- by dustystormy
Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:59 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Jupiter's moon Europa
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1782
IMO A You can proceed by POE conjunction BUT is used to show contrast but it is used to connect to independent clauses. "supporting at the same time" is not a independent clause ------> Eliminate [C] is kind of incomplete or run-on like sentence. "they denounce big government, say tha...
- by dustystormy
Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:48 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GMATPREP Q | Can't understand how to approach
- Replies: 1
- Views: 937