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Republicans also benefited from the enthusaistic and well-organized support of conservative Christians concerning about social issues, including abortion. mp2437, Question-Are they two sentences connected with "and"? If that's correct, then C is the correct answer. However, I interpreted t...
- by hitmewithgmat
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:44 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Republicans
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1805
Republicans
Republicans also benefited from the enthusaistic and well-organized support of conservative Christians concerning about social issues, including abortion. (A) concerning about social issues, including abortion. (B) concerning on social issues, including abortion. (C) concerned about social issues, i...
- by hitmewithgmat
Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:44 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Republicans
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1805
Senate
It seemed that hardly any vote was cast on the Senate or House floor without some calculation as to how it might affect the midterm election. (A) without some calculation as to how (B) without there is some calculation as to how (C) without that there is some calculation as to how (D) without some c...
- by hitmewithgmat
Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:42 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Senate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1459
Zero in on "parallelism" for this one. Minivans(subject) carry(Verb 1) as many as seven passengers and, compared with most SUV(modifier), cost(Verb 2) less, get(Verb3) better gas mileage, allow(Verb 4) passengers to get in and out more easily, and have(Verb 5) a smoother ride. Key notes: T...
- by hitmewithgmat
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:24 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Difficult comma question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3744
Hey, It's possible to break 700+ barrier. I saw people getting mid 500s and jumping to 710 in one month. I think that person finally absorbed crucial concept and strategy. It was admirable though. I guess you should focus on your weakness and harden your strength at the same time. (different % thoug...
- by hitmewithgmat
Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:45 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Consistent 550! Aim 750! Test 1 month away! Help!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2584
Idiom "Like A, B" (A and B are parallel) The correct answer is B. Let's take a look at it. (B) Like the planets (modifier modifies "the stars", which are a plural subject), the stars are in motion, some of them(the stars) at tremendous speeds, but they(the stars) are.... If you a...
- by hitmewithgmat
Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:41 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG 12 100
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7965
This question tests whether you know the idiom. "the same to X as to Y" Here, in this sentence, ...the same to "someone"(X)......as to "a person"(Y)... (X and Y are parallel, meaning If X is noun, then Y is also noun. If X is a gerund, then Y is also a gerund. If X is a...
- by hitmewithgmat
Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:31 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG 12 - 32
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2373
IMO is B.
Please provide OA.
A doesn't explain the loss in profits.
C Unawareness doesn't explain the loss in profits.
D and E are au contraire to the argument.
- by hitmewithgmat
Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:36 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Patron
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3564
The conclusion of the argument is that fewer new residents move to city X based on 3 premises. 1. contractors stop buying land 2. no work to do 3. fewer mortage The conclusion is based on these 3 premises. In other words, 3 premises causes the conclusion and the author assumes that there are no othe...
- by hitmewithgmat
Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:23 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: MGMAT 700-800
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1725
- by hitmewithgmat
Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:20 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: 400 (mock) to 690 (actual)(88%)-49Q & 35V w/ Debrief
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7621
Another A.
T examines the phenomenon in his book(Alien winds) and how to use different methods to make his argument.
- by hitmewithgmat
Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:34 pm- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: Role of Para 1
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3434
IMO is C. Keep it simple. the renewal project will establish a population that lives and works downtown and also provides the office space needed to attract new businesses. A) that lives and works downtown and also provides "that....downtown" modifies "population. "provide" ...
- by hitmewithgmat
Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:21 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: City Planners in Detroit
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2366
IMO is A. We need "following" after the including. Therefore B and C are out. (if "following" is not followed, the sentence seems incomplete-it's my thought, though) Between D and E, D-..."harmful chemicals entering ..." is unparell to others. (X, Y, and Z. XYZ are para...
- by hitmewithgmat
Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:09 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Heightened land erosion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4182
Frustration first. OG 11th edition says "in that" is too formal to use it in GMAT land. but alas!!!(actually more like, ROAR!!) Anyway, let's get down to business. A and B are out because of "between". We need "among" (more than 2 countries..) D. Agreement(subject)...ma...
- by hitmewithgmat
Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:21 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: The Common Area
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1774
Rivaling the pyramids of Egypt or even the ancient cities of the Maya as an achievement(modifier), the army(singular subject) of terra-cotta warriors created(verb) to protect Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor, in his afterlife is more than 2,000 years old and took(second verb) 700,000 artistans m...
- by hitmewithgmat
Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:31 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Terra Cotta Warriors
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1267