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Modulas Question
If x = ± |x| , then which one of the following statements could be true?
I. x = 0
II. x < 0
III. x > 0
(A) None (B) I only (C) III only (D) I and II (E) II and III
How to solve this?
- by btg760
Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:27 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: Modulas Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1400
(E) is not wrong because of distorted meaning.
It is wrong because of usage of AS in the sentence.
Like is use to compare nouns etc whereas AS is use to compare action.
Since 'courage' is noun, hence, usage of AS in (E) is incorrect.
- by btg760
Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:58 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Jackie Robinson was a Brooklyn Dodger
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6654
- by btg760
Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:13 am- Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
- Topic: Alas!! It's over!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3505
Re: maybe vs probably
but as far as I remember there are quite a few correct options in OG where they use "may be" that's different. i was saying that they won't use the SINGLE WORD "maybe". they'll opt instead to use more formally acceptable alternatives, such as "perhaps". the TWO WORDS &...
- by btg760
Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:13 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: maybe vs probably
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11393
I just applied CR techniques (flaw in the reasoning) and experience with ALTHOUGH...BUT construction and it fits well.gmat740 wrote:Wow! Thanks a lot BTG760
Can you provide me with some links etc where I can find rules like these.
I am not so good in dealing Clause etc.
- by btg760
Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:40 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Because...therefore construction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9407
Re: Because...therefore construction
There has been a lot of debate to this question : 170. Because the financial review covered only the last few fiscal years, and therefore the investigators were unable to determine the extent to possible earlier overpayments. (A) and therefore the investigators were unable to determine the extent t...
- by btg760
Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:13 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Because...therefore construction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9407
Answer is (C).
This question is from GMATPrep.
Check the link: http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/one ... t2126.html
- by btg760
Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:01 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: One of Ronald Reagan’s
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6932
Beside this, Mohit, you forgot your own post about "ing" modifier. http://www.beatthegmat.com/ing-modifier-three-different-versions-in-og-t38943.html#162443 As far as I know that "ing" modifiers are always preceded by comma whereas both option (C) and (D) don't have any comma. S...
- by btg760
Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:21 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: One of Ronald Reagan’s
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6932
Simple present (sits) is always preferred to present continuous/ progressive tense (is sitting) IMO This is too simple a rule to apply....if u will see the OG explanations than 50% of the time this rule is broken... Hi Mohit, I don't think so. Any such example from OG would be appreciated. As far a...
- by btg760
Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:02 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Premium Oysters.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11020
A, B, C, D are wrong because of SVA error. Check these options have THEM/THEY and neither THEY or THEM agrees with either Frozen citrus or Grower.yokery wrote:Can someone explain why A is not right?
So the only option left is (E)
- by btg760
Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:34 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Q 65. OG11
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1702
When "Attempt" is used as a VERB then go for "Attempt to" He attempted to kill somebody. And if "attempt" is use as a NOUN then go for required preposition. He made an attempt on Gracy. It's my first attempt at GMAT. Note: In some cases, "Attempt to" can also ...
- by btg760
Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:49 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: attempt to or attempt at?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7655
I really dont see any issue with A even on the idiom front. Agreed that the right idiom is Prohibit x from y.. but there's nothing wrong in saying x be prohibited from y main focus is that you are prohibiting something "from" something... its just that when you use subjunctive, the form b...
- by btg760
Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:13 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: One of Ronald Reagan’s
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6932
Hi Duongthang,duongthang wrote:btg760
Ple, tell me why A is wrong"
"not X so much as Y " in A is still wrong, but " not so much x as Y " is correct
is that right. the idiom must be exactly like that
You are right with your reasoning. We cannot alter the IDIOM, at least, at GMATland.
- by btg760
Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:42 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: insomnia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8100
IMO B. Answer please.... ur choice is correct, but explanation??? Here the rule is simple: One city is compared with any other city of a country. (A) any city does (It includes San Antonio also, that mean San Antonio's good Mexican Restaurants are compared to themselves.) (B) does any other city (S...
- by btg760
Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:33 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: San Antoni 37
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1419
E. so much an illness or a physical condition but symptomatic of another problem, maybe simply a reaction to certain medications hey KC_raj Can you tell me to whom "maybe simply a reaction to certain medications" modifies i mean it can point to "insomnia" or "problems"...
- by btg760
Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:29 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: insomnia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8100