SOME and MANY

[mmslf75]

Guys,

I have read and heard that one must be cautious about the usage of MANY and/or SOME in answer choices.
How true it is in GMATland ?
and if so, how does one distinguish.

[Testluv]

"many" and "some" are not necessarily opposites at all. Technically, the numerical equivalency for each of these terms is just "one or more".

Typically, "many" is used to convey a sizeable proportion either where a) the exact proportion is unknown or b) where it is known to be less than a half yet still appreciable. "Few" typically conveys a quantity that is not sizeable or appreciable, and well under a half.

("most" technically establishes that the proportion is greater than a half. Typically, "most" is used to convey a very sizeable and appreciable proportion).

Common mistakes in interpretation are as follows: a) treating "many" and "some" as contrasts; b) assuming that "many" means a vast quantity; c) assuming that "some" means a paltry quantity.

[mmslf75]

"many" and "some" are not necessarily opposites at all. Technically, the numerical equivalency for each of these terms is just "one or more".

Typically, "many" is used to convey a sizeable proportion either where a) the exact proportion is unknown or b) where it is known to be less than a half yet still appreciable. "Few" typically conveys a quantity that is not sizeable or appreciable, and well under a half.

("most" technically establishes that the proportion is greater than a half. Typically, "most" is used to convey a very sizeable and appreciable proportion).

Common mistakes in interpretation are as follows: a) treating "many" and "some" as contrasts; b) assuming that "many" means a vast quantity; c) assuming that "some" means a paltry quantity.

Thanks...

But does GMAT test on this.. or is it imp for LSAT ??

PLease reply on this thread..as well link below

https://www.beatthegmat.com/market-analy ... 50081.html

[Testluv]

Thanks...

But does GMAT test on this.. or is it imp for LSAT ??

PLease reply on this thread..as well link below

For the GMAT, understanding the typical interpretations I outlined above and avoiding the common errors of interpretation are most important.

[artistocrat]

Thanks Testluv!

[mmslf75]

Thanks...

But does GMAT test on this.. or is it imp for LSAT ??

PLease reply on this thread..as well link below

For the GMAT, understanding the typical interpretations I outlined above and avoiding the common errors of interpretation are most important.

@testluv
So basically MANY and SOME are equivalent

and choices which contain MANY in them can take SOME as well ?! ?

[Testluv]

@testluv
So basically MANY and SOME are equivalent

MANY and SOME are technically equivalent. However, typically MANY is used to convey a sizeable proportion (either where the exact proportion is unknown or where it is known to be less than a half). And, typically (and technically), SOME just means "at least one"....that should also answer your second question!