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By vs. Through
Can someone please explain the difference between the two and make an example for each one? Thanks!
- by Redhorsep
Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:27 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: By vs. Through
- Replies: 2
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A lot of CR stats. problem takes a little bit of math to see what's going on in the problem, best way to tackle them is to express them in equation. Essentially, the condition is that we're comparing a bunch of tests, which consist of: false positve + false negative The numbers for this is the same ...
- by Redhorsep
Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:13 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: 10th edition official guide-q 87
- Replies: 10
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which has fingerlike projections poking through the opening, called the taste pore, located at the top of taste bud I agree that C is best but why in C, is there no conjuction between " called the taste pore" and " located at the top of the taste bud" . I think there should be &...
- by Redhorsep
Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:43 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Gprep sc
- Replies: 9
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experts plz help: initial modifier vs. appositive modifier
Hi, I wonder when there's a modifier hanging between two clauses (or a phrase and a clause), how do I determine which one is modifying? example: OG 105: Beatrix Potter, in her book illustrations, carefully coordinating them with her narratives, capitalized on her keen observation and love of the nat...
- by Redhorsep
Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:18 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: experts plz help: initial modifier vs. appositive modifier
- Replies: 0
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Hi, Can someone explain the difference between equivalent of vs. equivalent to by giving an example? Thanks! OG example: According to a study by Carnegie Foundation, companies in the U.S. are providing job training and general education for nearly eight million people, about equivalent of those enr...
- by Redhorsep
Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:48 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: equivalent of vs. equivalent to
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6016
OG parallelism & active verb vs. passive verb issue
Hi, I'm still not so sure why this is wrong: Judge Bonham denied a motion to allow members of the jury to go home at the end of each day instead of to confine them to a hotel (wrong original) to allow members of the jury to go home at the end of each day rather than be confined to (right choice) OG ...
- by Redhorsep
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:46 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG parallelism & active verb vs. passive verb issue
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1247
equivalent of vs. equivalent to
Hi, Can someone explain the difference between equivalent of vs. equivalent to by giving an example? Thanks! OG example: According to a study by Carnegie Foundation, companies in the U.S. are providing job training and general education for nearly eight million people, about equivalent of those enro...
- by Redhorsep
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:37 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: equivalent of vs. equivalent to
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6016
OG problem with pronoun antecedent
Hi, I am still trying to grasp and crystalize the concept of pronoun antecedent. It seems from this example that if you want to make the pronoun antecedent clear, in those cases where you have several of them, you should put them in parallel structure to make it clear that you're referring to the sa...
- by Redhorsep
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:56 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG problem with pronoun antecedent
- Replies: 1
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OG pronoun antecedent
Hi, I am not satisfied with the OG verbal workbook's explanation of this problem, can someone help? **** While depressed property values can hurt some large investors, they are potentially devastating for homeowners, whose equity--in many cases representing a life's savings--can plunge or even disap...
- by Redhorsep
Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:17 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG pronoun antecedent
- Replies: 1
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when you have X of Y, then X is the subject? see OG problem
Hi, Please tell me if my guess is right: When you have "X of Y, (modifier)" type of situation, then the modifier is supposed to modify X? This question pops up as I went through this OG problem: In 1713, Alexander Pople began his translation of the Illiad, a work that, taking him seven ye...
- by Redhorsep
Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:54 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: when you have X of Y, then X is the subject? see OG problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1501
OG integer with square root problem
Hi, I have a problem understanding one statement sufficient, please explain, thanks! *** If x is a positive integer, is square root of (x) an interger? 1. square root of (4x) is integer 2. square root of (3x) is not an integer spoiler: so statement 1 is sufficient, but I don't know why so: Because i...
- by Redhorsep
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:08 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: OG integer with square root problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1104
Please rate my first Argument Essay--midair collision.
Hi, Please rate and provide feedbacks to first my argument essay, this is from OG 12: "The computerized on-board warning system that will be installed in commercial airliners will virtually solve the problem of midair plane collisions. One plane's warning system can receive signals from another...
- by Redhorsep
Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:09 pm- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Please rate my first Argument Essay--midair collision.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1438
The second car catches up with first car when they travel the same distance or distance traveled by both equal each other (think of it as if they start from one side to the other side, when the late starter car catches up with the early starter car, they arrive at the same point, which is the same d...
- by Redhorsep
Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:17 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: cars leave the same city
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1550
OG practice coordinate plane problem
Hi, Can someone please show this problem on a graph? It's hard to visualize the solution just by reading the OG explanation. I guessed the best approach here would be to visualize it instead of plugging it into the y=mx+b formula right? Thanks in advance! **** In the xy plane, if line k has negative...
- by Redhorsep
Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:44 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: OG practice coordinate plane problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1530
GMAT prep weighted average problem
Hi, I wonder if you can use alligation method to solve this problem? Thanks! **** Three grades of milk are 1%, 2% and 3% fat by volume. If x gallons of the 1% grade, y gallons of the 2% grade and z gallons of the 3% grade are mixed to give x+y+z gallons of a 1.5 % grade, what is x in terms of y and z?
- by Redhorsep
Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:58 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: GMAT prep weighted average problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1360