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metallicafan
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In relation to the meaning issue, if the meaning of the original sentence is clear and logical, we must choose the choice which is grammatically correct and that preserves the meaning of the original sentence, right?
According to the MGMAT guide 4th edition, that's the approach. However, the 4th edition was printed before the next generation of the GMAT. So, I don't know whether there have been changes in the approach we must follow. This is the method we should use, according to MGMAT 4th edition, PLEASE CONFIRM whether is correct for the next generation of the gmat:
"Sometimes the original sentence will have a clear, unambiguous meaning. In these cases, your goal is to preserve this original meaning as you correct other issues. Do not alter the author's intent when you make your choice!
At other times, the original sentence will be confusing [or ilogical], and you will need to discern the author's intent."
In other words, if the meaning in the original sentence is clear and logical, we should keep that meaning.
For example, let's assume that after eliminating some choices, which had grammatical errors, we have these two choices:
Q: The drop in interest rates will create better investment oportunities.
A. will
D. may
Both choices are grammatical correct. But the original sentence indicates that there WILL be better investment oportunities. So, we have to choose A., right? So, in these cases, in which both are grammatical correct and logically correct, we have to choose the choice that preserves the meaning of the original sentence.
In the case in which the original sentence is ilogical, here is an example:
Q: The court ruled that the plaintiff should pay full damages.
A. should
C. must
The correct answer is C because "should" means "moral obligation", something that a court cannot impose. So, in the cases in which the meaning of the original sentence is ilogical or not clear, we must choose the choice that is logically and grammatically correct.
Please confirm whether my reasoning and this approach is correct. Thanks!
According to the MGMAT guide 4th edition, that's the approach. However, the 4th edition was printed before the next generation of the GMAT. So, I don't know whether there have been changes in the approach we must follow. This is the method we should use, according to MGMAT 4th edition, PLEASE CONFIRM whether is correct for the next generation of the gmat:
"Sometimes the original sentence will have a clear, unambiguous meaning. In these cases, your goal is to preserve this original meaning as you correct other issues. Do not alter the author's intent when you make your choice!
At other times, the original sentence will be confusing [or ilogical], and you will need to discern the author's intent."
In other words, if the meaning in the original sentence is clear and logical, we should keep that meaning.
For example, let's assume that after eliminating some choices, which had grammatical errors, we have these two choices:
Q: The drop in interest rates will create better investment oportunities.
A. will
D. may
Both choices are grammatical correct. But the original sentence indicates that there WILL be better investment oportunities. So, we have to choose A., right? So, in these cases, in which both are grammatical correct and logically correct, we have to choose the choice that preserves the meaning of the original sentence.
In the case in which the original sentence is ilogical, here is an example:
Q: The court ruled that the plaintiff should pay full damages.
A. should
C. must
The correct answer is C because "should" means "moral obligation", something that a court cannot impose. So, in the cases in which the meaning of the original sentence is ilogical or not clear, we must choose the choice that is logically and grammatically correct.
Please confirm whether my reasoning and this approach is correct. Thanks!
