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[ its true but isnt ",and they " redundant?. also the meaning is slightly changed by using 'in adjusting' They here has a clear antecedent . In-fact if we remove THEY the part after comma + And will have no subject and hence will violate the rule that two parts joined by coordinating conj...

by rockeyb

Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:30 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: SC 750 level Q
Replies: 38
Views: 6146

The behavioral model of child development recommends that parents pay attention to their child's emotional sensitivity and attachment style, and in analyzing the meaning of the data they gather from these observations, can adjust their parenting style to encourage their child to be more independent...

by rockeyb

Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:15 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: SC 750 level Q
Replies: 38
Views: 6146

This thread should explain things : http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/in- ... -t499.html


Looks like not such a good question with two possible answers .

by rockeyb

Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Not convinced with the 'alleged' OA
Replies: 13
Views: 2768

Teratomas are unusual forms of cancer because they are composed of tissues such as tooth and bone not normally found in the organ in which the tumor appears. The original sentence is using LIKE to give examples . We always use SUCH AS to give examples and hence we can eliminate A , B and C . In D an...

by rockeyb

Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: Tissues!
Replies: 2
Views: 1760

The passage suggests that there are two reasons for whirling gas : 1. Gravitational force exerted by black hole . 2. Clusters of stars . We have to find reasons that would undermine the conclusion the reason 2 . B dose this clearly by saying that if Clusters of stars exist then other phenomenon can ...

by rockeyb

Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Reading Comprehension
Topic: Any thoughts on this RC???
Replies: 40
Views: 34630

Hello Marisa ,

I am trying to buy a few books and on the checkout page I applied the promo code VPBook10 but its not working .

Can you please help me out .

Thanks .

by rockeyb

Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Ask a Veritas Prep representative
Topic: Veritas Prep 50% Discount Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 5799

It is best using basic probability - decide how many items you are choosing - here we have 5 digits. Then write a want/total formula for each 1 - then if you want the probability of one thing AND another multiply There are 5 numbers that fulfil the criteria and so the want/total is 5/10 for each on...

by rockeyb

Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: combination
Replies: 13
Views: 2661

In eskimo culture,equipment is designed for use by almost all members of their tribe;for instance, children and adults are able to maneuver kayaks because of their light weight and ingenious construction. (e)children and adults are able to maneuver the kayaks becaus of these crafts' OA is e The sen...

by rockeyb

Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: princeton question -eskimo culture
Replies: 5
Views: 1433

The inequality in option A dose satisfy the constraints given in question but if you try and plot it on a number line option A and option E will give you different results . The question says the age should be between 18 and 22 inclusive .That means 18<= x <= 22 . If you plot this on a number line ...

by rockeyb

Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: ages x in this class
Replies: 12
Views: 1882

|a-b| just means how far apart a and b are on the number line. The ages are between 18 and 22. Thus, the age of any person, x, can be at most 2 away from 20. Thus, |x-20|<= 2 Isnt the ineqaulity in option A also satisfied by the details given in the question? As you said, the ages are between 18 an...

by rockeyb

Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: ages x in this class
Replies: 12
Views: 1882

@papgust , Thanks very much buddy for both the quants flash card and SC flashcards they are a great help . Its specially good to see u back here after your last GMAT attempt . Not only are you helping other, but I must say you are setting an example for people who are disappointed by their efforts a...

by rockeyb

Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:02 am
Forum: GMAT Math
Topic: Papgust's GMAT MATH FLASHCARDS directory
Replies: 146
Views: 98004

siddus wrote:Training harder....:)

It ain't over 'til it's over...
Well said .... "one more round to go!!!!!" ;)

by rockeyb

Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: pronoun reference problem, OG12
Replies: 5
Views: 1764

Thats right mate :) I am a stallone fan .

by rockeyb

Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:01 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: pronoun reference problem, OG12
Replies: 5
Views: 1764

In late 1997, the chambers inside the pyramid of the Pharaoh Menkaure at Giza were closed to visitors for cleaning and repair due to moisture exhaled by tourists, which raised its humidity to such levels so that salt from the stone was crystallizing and fungus was growing on the walls . (A) due to ...

by rockeyb

Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:16 am
Forum: Sentence Correction
Topic: pronoun reference problem, OG12
Replies: 5
Views: 1764