I have this confusion in deciding the usage of Such XXX and Such as XXX
1) Cultivation of such crops as corn and beans
2) Cultivation of crops such as corn and beans
Which one is preferred by GMAT?
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I think B
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I dont think that either one of them is preferred to another.
I have seen questions where a choice containing 1 was preferred to 2 because of other differences in those choices.
Hence, we cannot reject any choice just on that basis.
I have seen questions where a choice containing 1 was preferred to 2 because of other differences in those choices.
Hence, we cannot reject any choice just on that basis.
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shankar245 wrote:I have this confusion in deciding the usage of Such XXX and Such as XXX
1) Cultivation of such crops as corn and beans
2) Cultivation of crops such as corn and beans
Which one is preferred by GMAT?
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One more vote for B......shankar245 wrote:I have this confusion in deciding the usage of Such XXX and Such as XXX
1) Cultivation of such crops as corn and beans
2) Cultivation of crops such as corn and beans
Which one is preferred by GMAT?
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There is absolutely no preference between the two. You would never have to pick a choice based only on "such XXXX as" OR "XXXX such as".
There is however another idiom where this really matters.
"so as to" is considered incorrect in GMAT.
"so XXXXX as to" is the correct usage.
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There is absolutely no preference between the two. You would never have to pick a choice based only on "such XXXX as" OR "XXXX such as".
There is however another idiom where this really matters.
"so as to" is considered incorrect in GMAT.
"so XXXXX as to" is the correct usage.
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Yes. But specifically if that becomes a make/Break point on GMAT (which I doubt), I shall choose B
Also, guys be aware that idioms are getting washed out of GMAT:)
However, its good to learn some rules anytime.
Also, guys be aware that idioms are getting washed out of GMAT:)
However, its good to learn some rules anytime.
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Idioms are getting washed out? What do you mean by that?gunjan1208 wrote:Yes. But specifically if that becomes a make/Break point on GMAT (which I doubt), I shall choose B
Also, guys be aware that idioms are getting washed out of GMAT:)
However, its good to learn some rules anytime.
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GMAC is in the process of washing out "idioms" related questions from GMAT, but the process is going on!!cans wrote:Idioms are getting washed out? What do you mean by that?gunjan1208 wrote:Yes. But specifically if that becomes a make/Break point on GMAT (which I doubt), I shall choose B
Also, guys be aware that idioms are getting washed out of GMAT:)
However, its good to learn some rules anytime.
One thing for sure is that, SC questions on IDIOMS will be minimal, if at all present on the test day
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You can refer to Stacey's blog herecans wrote:Idioms are getting washed out? What do you mean by that?gunjan1208 wrote:Yes. But specifically if that becomes a make/Break point on GMAT (which I doubt), I shall choose B
Also, guys be aware that idioms are getting washed out of GMAT:)
However, its good to learn some rules anytime.
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmac/
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why is it that mgmat seems to be the only test prep company to have attended the summit .saketk wrote:You can refer to Stacey's blog herecans wrote:Idioms are getting washed out? What do you mean by that?gunjan1208 wrote:Yes. But specifically if that becomes a make/Break point on GMAT (which I doubt), I shall choose B
Also, guys be aware that idioms are getting washed out of GMAT:)
However, its good to learn some rules anytime.
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmac/
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Glad to see "flat" idioms disappearing (like questions that test "credited + with").
Regarding the original question, there is a slight difference in sentence structure. "Crops, such as corn and beans," is parenthetical in nature and could be used to confuse a reader about the true subject of a sentence with the extra punctuation, while "Such crops as corn and beans" is not parenthetical.
Regarding the original question, there is a slight difference in sentence structure. "Crops, such as corn and beans," is parenthetical in nature and could be used to confuse a reader about the true subject of a sentence with the extra punctuation, while "Such crops as corn and beans" is not parenthetical.
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hey mundasingh123- I am not sure what you actually wanted to say. If you have any doubt you can contact MGMAT team.mundasingh123 wrote:why is it that mgmat seems to be the only test prep company to have attended the summit .saketk wrote:You can refer to Stacey's blog herecans wrote:Idioms are getting washed out? What do you mean by that?gunjan1208 wrote:Yes. But specifically if that becomes a make/Break point on GMAT (which I doubt), I shall choose B
Also, guys be aware that idioms are getting washed out of GMAT:)
However, its good to learn some rules anytime.
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmac/
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