Wednesday, July 18, 2012

GMAT verbal rules in a capsule ( sentence correction )-3

In GMAT SC do not consider wanted repletion redundant. Wrong : From a very close relationship with one of its parents, which lasts thirteen to fifteen years, a young chimpanzee learns social behaviour. Right: From a very close relationship with one of its parents, a relationship that lasts thirteen to fifteen years, a young chimpanzee learns social behaviour. ‘which’ ambiguously can refer to parents. Wordiness is better than ambiguity. Delicious Bookmark this on Delicious

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

GMAT rules in a capsule ( sentence correction ) - 2

In GMAT Sentence correction look out for ‘wordy’ options, eliminate them. Wrong: King Lear, which was written by Shakespeare, is made into a film. Correct: King Lear, written by Shakespeare, is made into a film Delicious Bookmark this on Delicious

Monday, July 9, 2012

GMAT rules in a capsule ( sentence correction ) 1

In GMAT SC redundancy is an error. Redundant: the new novel innovation in the program is appreciated. Concise: the innovation in the program is appreciated. Avoid unnecessary repetition. Delicious Bookmark this on Delicious