1. Intro to Sentence Correction

Question 1

What is your task in answering a Sentence Correction question?

Answer 1

Select the answer choice that offers wording that produces the best version of the sentence. Generally, the best version of the sentence will have the following characteristics:

• It will be grammatically correct and properly structured
• It will effectively convey a meaning that makes sense

Question 2

Is JUST grammar knowledge sufficient to do well on Sentence Correction questions?

Answer 2

While a good foundation is nice, it’s not alone sufficient. Instead, SC tests our skill in noticing things by presenting us with sentences that may seem to be well constructed but are grammatically flawed or convey illogical or nonsensical meaning

Question 3

How do you master GMAT Sentence Correction?

Answer 3

Review sentence construction basics and grammar AND also learn to notice issues in the construction of sentences and in the meanings conveyed by sentences.

Question 4

How do we identify issues in the sentence versions in Sentence Correction questions?

Answer 4

We have to read the sentences in their entirety, or holistically. If we consider the sentences only one part at a time, we can easily fool ourselves into thinking an incorrect version is correct

Question 5

How do we approach Sentence Correction Questions?

Answer 5

1) If the original version seems to be grammatically correct, then keep choice (A) as a contender and move on to the other choices. However, if the underlined portion of the original sentence is clearly incorrect, we eliminate choice (A)
2) If that exact ^ grammatical error is present in any other versions, we eliminate those answer choices in which that same error is repeated