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Hi Zaara, (A) is incorrect because it is comparing apples (rate of increase of the minority population) to oranges (the 1970’s). Also note that the "rate" of increase cannot be fast. The "increase" can be fast. (B) fixes the "apples to oranges" error, but retains the ...
- by arpita@gurome
Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:25 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Rate of Increase of Population(Debatable OA)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3329
Manhattan GMAT is a trusted source, I doubt they would restrict the use of "when" to specific dates or events as you have mentioned in your example. If you observe carefully, "when" does refer to time even in this example: the time or the moment when hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxi...
- by arpita@gurome
Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:20 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Smog
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2098
The past perfect tense in (B) is not necessary. The use of "had" twice in (B) makes the sentence completely awkward. The past perfect tense should be used to indicate an action before something in the past. An example of past perfect tense: They had maintained the park for ten years before...
- by arpita@gurome
Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:04 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Civilization
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1345
Exceeding the word limit is not a good idea. For schools that have a "suggested" word limit, you can exceed the word limit by about 10%, but not for other schools. The word limit tests you on how succintly and coherently you can present your ideas. 
- by arpita@gurome
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:37 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Exceeding Word Limit on the Essays
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9579
Does this sentence sound right to you? "Over 75% of the energy produced in France derives from nuclear power, compared with the energy from nuclear power, whichaccounts for just over 33% of the energy produced in Germany." Well, it isn't correct. :)The sentence - the way it is written - co...
- by arpita@gurome
Sun Nov 27, 2011 7:13 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Energy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1676
In (C) whether nuclear power is the subject or the object of the second sentence, the fact remains that the comparison is between the percentage of energy from nuclear power in France and the percentage of energy from nuclear power in France. (E) is incorrect because "it" does not have a c...
- by arpita@gurome
Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:28 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Energy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1676
The easiest definition of a Gerund and a Participle is that a Gerund is a verb form used as a noun whereas a Participle is a verb that has the characteristics of both a verb and an adjective. Gerunds: Swimming is a good exercise. (Gerund used as the subject of a sentece) When will you stop talking ?...
- by arpita@gurome
Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:56 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: How to distinguish between Participle, Gerund and Verb?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10117
(A) is the correct answer choice. You must be wondering why “computer chipsâ€� is followed by “has sentâ€�. But look closely, the subject here is not “computer chipsâ€� but “oversupplyâ€�, which is singular in number and must be followed by a singular verb. It is the “oversupplyâ€� that â€...
- by arpita@gurome
Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:18 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: OG-12 SC Q# 33
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2049
Both the sentences are grammatically correct. The main difference is in the emphasis; the first one emphasizes XYZ enterprise; "the world's largest manufacturing firm" is parenthetical in this case. In the second usage, the focus is on "the world's largest manufacturing firm"; XY...
- by arpita@gurome
Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:26 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: structure of sentence
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1189
The author is comparing the location at which Cromelin passed the Earth with that at which Hailey's will pass. The correct idiom is "same distance...same position..., as". So the choices (A), and (B) do not hold good. Choice (C) compares "passing of Crommelin" to "Hailey's C...
- by arpita@gurome
Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:17 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: as/that
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1206
I do not agree with the question. Choices (D) and (E) are both correct which makes the question rather confusing.
- by arpita@gurome
Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:58 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: 700-800 Level Manhattan GMAT
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7169
- by arpita@gurome
Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:46 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: SC -help!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4525
The original sentence has a modifier error and a subject-verb agreement error. More importantly, it has a very awkward idiomatic structure. For instance, the sentence says, "On Earth, X is an indication of Y". This makes it seem as if we are comparing two planets, let us say Earth and Mars...
- by arpita@gurome
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:09 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: SC -help!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4525
This is primarily a modifier question. The original structure of the sentence is as follows: Finally reaching a decision..., politicians decided to do X, instead of which they proposed Y, by which they intend to do Z. The last modifier, "instead of ..." is incorrect. A better structure wou...
- by arpita@gurome
Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:38 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Finally reaching a decision on an issue that has long been
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6477
Most top schools, including Harvard and Stanford, have very strong interenational development-related programs that collaborate closely with the business schools. Are you looking at Top Tier programs or middle-of-the-order programs as well? More specific description of your career objectives and oth...
- by arpita@gurome
Mon May 16, 2011 9:58 pm- Forum: Research MBA Programs
- Topic: Wanted: Program w/ strong international development focus
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1519