Need Help in SC

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purnimaksingh: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:37 am; Thanked: 1 times

by purnimaksingh » Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:04 pm

Hi,
I am preparing for GMAT (I want to give the exam in Jan end). I have almost completed CR and basic grammar rule. I am satisfied with my performance in CR but in SC there is no improvement.
I am going for the answers that sound right instead of applying grammar rules. However while doing the SC bit, I noticed that there are only few rules that GMAT SC tests us on, to name a few :
1) Subject verb agreement
2) Correct tense
3) Parallels in sentence
4) Tricky words like between/among double/twice, good/well etc
5) Ambigous sentence (like use of "it" where it could be confusing)
and some more.

I would request experts to tell me what should I do to improve my SC performance (I have MR SC and Painless Grammar by Barrons apart from this I have OG verbal review, OG and Kaplan workbook for practice).

To be specific, I want to know:
1) What are the topics/kind of errors that I need to look for in SC
2) How to improve overall performance in SC
3) What are most frequently occurring grammar errors in SC.

I hope I will get an expert advice on this one.
Thanks in advance
Regards,
Purnima

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karanrulz4ever: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 358; Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:47 amFollowed by: 4 members; Location: Mumbai; Thanked: 34 times; GMAT Score:740

by karanrulz4ever » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:23 pm

Hi Purnima,

You are right. The GMAT tests very few rules of English grammar. In addition to the 5 you mentioned, the GMAT also tests:

1) Modifiers
2) Pronoun usage
3) Idioms

The only way of improving SC is practicing as much as you can and read explanations of the errors you made carefully. Read MGMAT SC guide as many times as possible.

My 740 Debrief

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zorya: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 26; Joined: Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:54 pm; Location: Bangalore; Thanked: 5 times; GMAT Score:740

by zorya » Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:52 am

Hi Purnima,

I think going for the answer that 'sounds right' is the reason why you haven't shown much improvement on SC. Go through the Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction guide, solve the SC questions in the OG by using the grammar rules you have learnt and after solving each question, take some time to analyze the solution carefully(both the right and wrong answer options).

Hope this helps!

My GMAT score: 740 [Q:48, V:42]

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by Jim@Grockit » Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:04 pm

And to add to what zorya suggests, return to the OG questions from time to time in order to stay familiar with the test's usage of English, not just in underlined sections of SC questions, but in the entire sentences. Once you have mastered the common topics listed already, you will be turning your attention to less common errors and idioms.

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purnimaksingh: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:37 am; Thanked: 1 times

by purnimaksingh » Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:41 am

karanrulz4ever wrote:Hi Purnima,

You are right. The GMAT tests very few rules of English grammar. In addition to the 5 you mentioned, the GMAT also tests:

1) Modifiers
2) Pronoun usage
3) Idioms

The only way of improving SC is practicing as much as you can and read explanations of the errors you made carefully. Read MGMAT SC guide as many times as possible.

Thanks All,
You guys have given great advice I will follow it.
Regards,
Purnima

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007.r.mason: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 57; Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:25 pm; Thanked: 5 times; GMAT Score:730

by 007.r.mason » Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:22 am

Purnima,

I would also recommend that you check www.e-gmat.com out. I took this course and found it to be very useful. It is designed for non native speakers. It is one of the recommended courses on the forum. go through their preview and see if it works for you.

https://www.beatthegmat.com/re-online-le ... 63431.html

Mason

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Achieve excellence!!

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ikaplan: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 181; Joined: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:06 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 17 times

by ikaplan » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:40 am

Hi Purnima,

Check out this link: https://vimeo.com/17098165

It is from Thursdays with Ron series.

This new technique helped me master my SC ability.

I wish you all the best with the rest of the exam prep as well.

Cheers,

ikaplan

"Commitment is more than just wishing for the right conditions. Commitment is working with what you have."

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