GMAT - General Knowledge Flashcards
How much time should be spent on Verbal Questions?
CR = 2 min RC = 1.5 min SC = 1.3 min (1 min 20 seconds)
How many Verbal questions are there?
36
How many Quant questions are there?
31
(DS) What are the three parts to each question?
1) Stem (Y/N or V)
2) Statements
3) answer Choices
(DS) what types of rephrased can be used to simplify?
1) Algebraic (simplify)
2) Logical/ Theoretical (e.g. inequality)
3) Testing cases
What is the process for DS questions?
UPS
1) identify and simplify
2) Y/N or Value
3) read statements - decide which to start with
4) Evaluate and answer each statement
5) mark elimination grid
6) assess other statement
What is tested for Sentence Correction?
Subject- Verb agreement Verb Tense Pronouns Modifiers Parallelism/Comparisons Idioms Connecting punctuation
How long should it take you to read a passage?
2:00 - 3:00
What is the process for SC questions?
0) Write answer choices
1) first glance
2) read for meaning/clues
3) find issue and the why
4) eliminate answer choices and choose
What is the process for problem solving questions?
Understand (what is question asking)
Plan (how to solve /can I solve)
Solve (execute)
When testing cases in Quant PS problems, what answer choices should you start with?
B and D
What is the 4 step process for RC Questions?
1) ID Question Type
2) Find Proof
3) Predict Answer
4) Eliminate Answer
What are the RC question Types?
What: Specific Detail, Inference
Why: Primary Purpose, Main Idea, In order to
What is the process for SC questions?
1) first glance at questions and answers
2) read for core
3) find an issue that you can handle
4) eliminate answer choices
What are the three types of CR questions?
1) Boldface (conclusion/support)
2) Strengthen Argument
3) Weaken Argument
