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Grammar doubt
Hi All, Could you please help me with this. What is the difference between these two, 1) Alexander Pope began his translation of the Iliad. 2) Alexander Pope began translating the Iliad. I found this in the below question. In 1713, Alexander Pope began his translation of the Iliad, a work that, taki...
- by Uva@90
Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:46 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Grammar doubt
- Replies: 1
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ban/prohibit - placed next
Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, and Minnesota have begun to enforce statewide bans prohibiting landfills to accept leaves, brush, and grass clippings. (A) prohibiting landfills to accept leaves, brush, and grass clippings (B) prohibiting that landfills accept leaves, brush, and grass clippings (C) pro...
- by Uva@90
Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:10 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: ban/prohibit - placed next
- Replies: 1
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How to identify the Subject In this sentence
The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to its cost are what drive value. A. The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to its cost are what drive value B. The combination of growth and return on invested capital (ROIC) relative to their...
- by Uva@90
Sat Dec 03, 2016 6:27 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: How to identify the Subject In this sentence
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1883
IS OA E ?rommysingh wrote:If a and b are constants, what is one solution of the equation (x + a)(x – b) = 0?
(1) a = 4
(2) b = 3
Pls post OA
Regards,
Uva
- by Uva@90
Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:41 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: if a & B are consteants MGMAT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2087
A certain panel is to be composed of exactly three women and exactly two men, chosen from x women and y men. How many different panels can be formed with these constraints? (1) If two more women were available for selection, exactly 56 different groups of three women could be selected. (2) x = y + ...
- by Uva@90
Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:29 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: permutation n combination
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3762
Hi, We have 4 elements in parallel and they are, In NON Underlined part we have Nouns A) Downturn B) Hedging and others strategies(So hedging is one kind of strategy) So we should also have noun be placed, So we should go for C) A loosening D) A fear We have D or E. Between them E makes more clear. ...
- by Uva@90
Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:35 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The economic forces which may affect
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1455
Hi, There is option between "BETWEEN" and "AMONG". Between is used to compare two things. Among is used to compare three or more things. Here we have three. So eliminate A, C, E. Between B and D. There is is problem with ||ism error in D. Where as in B it is correct - explaining,...
- by Uva@90
Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:13 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: inarcheology gmat Source Gmat prep
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1386
Hi Jim,Jim@StratusPrep wrote:Uva-
The easiest description of 'that' vs 'they' in this scenario is that 'they' creates an independent clause and what comes after it is not a complete thought.
Can you please elaborate more ..
Thanks,
Regards,
Uva
- by Uva@90
Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:53 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: most of the health Source Gmat prep
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1820
Hi, Option A,B and C are out because of wrong comparison. Unlike X,.....Y (X and Y should be of same type) Unlike ..Severance package......., Automobile company's package... is correct Between D and E. D makes more sense in meaning. Most packages required workers to stay till last schedule date in o...
- by Uva@90
Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:00 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: unlike most severance Source Gmat prep
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2083
Rommy Singh,
We can eliminate A, B and C.
but struck between D and E.
by the way what is OA for this ?
Experts -
Could you pls explain whether to "that" or "They" and why ?
Thanks a lot.
Regards,
Uva.
- by Uva@90
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:45 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: most of the health Source Gmat prep
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1820
Hi, Here it tests two Idioms. Not only X ..... But also Y and .....X, but Y Note : when you use "Not only and but also " make sure X and Y are same side. Coming to question, A) Idiom usage is wrong. (Not only did....., but it also ) B) Again same idiom usage.(Not only did.....,but also ) d...
- by Uva@90
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:35 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: not only did the Source Gmat prep
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3352
Hi Rommy Singh,
If you dont mind could also post OA along with question. It could helps other who are trying.
Is OA A ?
Thanks.
Regards,
Uva
- by Uva@90
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:59 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: currently 26 billion barrels Source Gmat prep
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1727
Hi Rommy Singh,
Is OA A
Here is my shot,
B = Present continuous (committing) is not required.
C = Pronouns(its) does not agrees with Noun(Corporations)
D = SV agreement - Employee and commit
E = Awkard sentence formations
Experts correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks.
Regards,
Uva.
- by Uva@90
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:39 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: criminal law Source Gmat prep
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1299
Am I correct to say For a given Area Square has the maximum Area with minimum Perimeter. Rectangle has the maximum Perimeter with minimum Area. Please suggest. lets say a area of 4 sqcm. side of square = 2 Perimeter = 4 * 2 = 8 side of rectangle can be = 2 & 2 with Perimeter = 2(2 + 2) = 8 side...
- by Uva@90
Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:16 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: rectangular solid inside cylinder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2144
Hi Uva@90, I'm going to give you a couple of hints so that you can attempt this question again: 1) The largest rectangular solid that can be placed in a cylinder will have a SQUARE base. 2) Draw a picture of what you would see if you looked "down" into the cylinder (you'll see a circle wi...
- by Uva@90
Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:05 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: rectangular solid inside cylinder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2144