Assumption Articles
GMAT: Spot the Math Traps in Critical Reasoning
As soon as I saw this question, I knew I had to write about it. The ability to handle this question depends on a certain kind of quantitative reasoning that [...]
GMAT and Flu Season: Making Assumptions
I thought this question would be apropos for this time of year. :) Assumption questions are common on the Critical Reasoning section of the GMAT, and assumptions in general form the [...]
Executive Assessment: Verbal Strategies – Part 3
Welcome to the third installment of Verbal Strategies for the EA! If you’re just joining us now, you might want to go back to the first part and work your [...]
How to Master Every Critical Reasoning Question Type
Has Critical Reasoning been driving you crazy? Do you keep getting tangled up in arguments, agonizing back and forth between answers, or picking an answer confidently only to find that [...]
Hard GMAT Prep: Can You Find the Assumption?
Try this GMATPrep® problem out (it’s from the free set that comes with the software) and then we’ll talk about it. Give yourself about 2 minutes (though it’s okay to stretch [...]
The Master Resource List for Critical Reasoning
Which CR question type drives you crazy? Boldface? Find the Assumption? Inference? I’ve put together what I’m calling the Master Resource List for this question type. A couple of disclaimers. First, [...]
Want a 750+? Do This Question in Less Than 60 Seconds.
Recently, I published an article challenging those going for a 750+ to answer a certain quant question in 30 seconds . I received a lot of positive feedback about that [...]
The Reasoning Is in the Details
Which type of RC passage is your favorite – social science, business, hard science? Just kidding! I know that most people don’t have a favorite type (though most of us have [...]
Tackling Find the Assumption CR Problems
Find the Assumption questions are very common Critical Reasoning question types. If you don’t yet know the general process for tackling Critical Reasoning problems , learn how before you keep [...]
What's The Flaw? Stretching Your Critical Reasoning Skills
We’ve talked about various types of Assumption Family questions in the past (find the assumption, strengthen, weaken, and evaluate the conclusion), but we haven’t yet tackled a Flaw question. This [...]
Tackling Find the Assumption CR Problems
Last week, we discussed the general process for tackling Critical Reasoning problems . This week, let’s go through a specific problem together using our process. First, a reminder. Our 4-step process [...]
GMAT On Demand: How to Weaken a Critical Reasoning Argument
// In this video, Jen and Dave run through the basics of "weaken" CR questions. As they explain, two of the most common ways an answer choice will weaken a [...]
GMAT On Demand: How to Approach Two Classic Assumption Questions
// In this video, Jen and Dave walk you through two typical GMAT Assumption questions -- and outline an approach that can help you deal with all arguments on the GMAT [...]
GMAT On Demand: Intro to the Most Common GMAT Critical Reasoning Questions
// In this video, Jen and Dave break down the three most common question types on the GMAT Critical Reasoning section: Weakening, Strengthening, and Assumption questions. They start [...]
Grockit GMAT and MBA Admissions Course: Lesson 1, Part 4 - Critical Reasoning
We’re making sections of Grockit’s GMAT Course available to stream online for free! The course is taught by Grockit Founder Farb Nivi and covers the entire GMAT curriculum in 16 [...]
Grockit GMAT and MBA Admissions Course: Lesson 1, Part 3 - Critical Reasoning
We’re making sections of Grockit’s GMAT Course available to stream online for free! The course is taught by Grockit Founder Farb Nivi and covers the entire GMAT curriculum in 16 [...]
Knewton Brutal Verbal Challenge: Video Explanation!
Yesterday , we presented you with a super-tough GMAT Critical Reasoning challenge question. Check out this video to see how you did! The full question is after the jump. [...]
Knewton Brutal Verbal Challenge: Critical Reasoning (Kangaroo Joeys)
Welcome to another installment of Knewton's Brutal Verbal Challenge! This week, try your hand at a tough Critical Reasoning question that a whopping 67.6% of students get wrong. Share your answers, [...]
Top 5 Tips for Tackling Critical Reasoning
Critical Reasoning questions compose a little less than one third of all the questions on the verbal section of the GMAT. Each CR question requires test-takers to analyze and/or identify [...]
How to Make Educated Guesses on Verbal
A few weeks ago, we talked about how to make educated guesses on quant (you can click here for that article). This week’s article covers educated guessing in verbal. What [...]