[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5481

To: shoshy

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This is what makes this question difficult! "Body" in this sense is being used as: the body of a car or the body of the spine (the body of their spines) (i.e. chassi). Always look at GMAT grammar topic first. Subject modifiers are the 3rd most common mistake seen in sentence correction. In light of the rule I explained, only C provides the correct subject "scorpion". This overrides all other considerations.

Karen

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5404

To: All

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Here is a new challenge question: Post your answers.

The figure of the jaguar, being a recurrent symbol within Olmec art, is prominent among the hieroglyphics inscribed on a monument that was discovered in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

(a) same as above

(b) a symbol having recurred within

(c) a recurring symbol in

(d) having been a symbol that recurred in

(e) recurring as it is, a symbol in

GOOD LUCK!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5403

To: All

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The answer to last week's challenge question is C.

This sentence is a subject modifier. A subject modifer looks like this:

modifier (a descriptive phrase without a subject), subject + verb (clause)

The subject must come immediately after the comma and must be the logical subject of both the modifying phrase and the clause.

For example:

Incorrect: After jumping off the boat, the shark bit the man.

This sentence says that a shark jumped off the boat and that it bit a man.

Correct: After jumping off the boat, the man was bitten by a shark.

This sentence places the correct and logical subject "the man" immediately after the comma. (the man jumped off the boat and the man was bitten).

The challenge question is a subject modifier with extra information, which is a bit more confusing. Unlike other arachnids (modifier), which…(extra information), the scorpion….

Answer C clearly states that scorpions are unlike other arachnids and then explains why.

This sentences uses the idiom: Unlike A, B. (A and B are the subjects of comparison).

Beware of possessives! Answers A and B compare "the scorpion's head/nerve cells" to other arachnids, instead of the "scorpion" itself.

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5378

To: shoshy

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This is a difficult question. B is not the correct answer. Before I post the solution, would you like to try again??

Karen

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5327

To: All

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Here is a new challenge question:

Unlike other arachnids, which have their nerve cells evenly distributed along their bodies, the scorpion's nerve cells are clustered in its head, like a mammal's.

a) same as above

b) bodies, the scorpion's head has a cluster of nerve cells, as a mammal does.

c) body, the scorpion has a cluster of nerve cells in its head, as a mammal does.

d) body, nerve cells are clustered in the scorpion's head, like a mammal's.

e) body, a cluster of nerve cells is the scorpion's head, like a mammal's.

GOOD LUCK!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5326

To: odrp

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Great! You all got it right – the answer is E. It is, however, important to understand why. This sentence uses a "so" idiom.

So (adjective) that (clause – describing the result of the adjective).

He was so drunk that he could barely stand up straight.

Answers A, B, and C use the incorrect idiom. There is also a pronoun problem in answers C and D. The pronoun "its" is singular and is the correct referent to the noun "the back hole".

Good work!!!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5147

To: All

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Here is a new challenge quesiton:

The black hole has entered the popular imagination as an object too massive that neither light nor matter can escape its gravitational pull.

a) same as above

b) too massive for either allowing light or matter to escape its

c) massive enough that either light or matter cannot escape their

d) so massive that neither light nor matter could escape their

e) so massive that neither light nor matter can escape its

Post your answers. Good Luck!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5146

To: All

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Great, the answer is A. I was testing whether or not you understood the concept in the pervious question. To compare clauses use "as".

Example: she walks as her father does.

It is acceptable to put the verb first in the second part.

Example: she works hard as does her father.

Good Job!!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5056

To: shoshy

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"than does any other city" is the same as "than any other city does" (because it is acceptable to put the verb first in the second part of a comparison). Both of these options are the same as "than any other city" (does) – you can omit the verb.

For example (these are all correct):

Harry earned more credits than I.

Harry earned more credits than I did.

Harry earned more credits than did I.

Hope that explains it. Feel free to ask questions any time.

Karen

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5043

To: All

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Here is a new challenge question: (post your answers). GOOD LUCK!

The aristocratic values expressed in the writing of Marguerite Yourcenar place her within the French classical tradition, as does her passionate interest in history, particularly Roman history.

a) as does

b) so do

c) as do

d) so is the case with

e) similarly, does

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #5042

To: shoshy

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The answer to last week's challenge question is B. This question is a comparison. When you compare something that is "a part of a type" (i.e. San Antonio to other cities) you must use the words "other" or "else" (for a person) to make it clear that San Antonio is also a city.

For example:

Incorrect: New York is bigger than any city in the US.

Correct: New York is bigger than any other city in the U.S.

This makes it clear that New York is also a city in the U.S.

The student that thought the best answer would be "any other city" is correct. This is eqivilent to what is writen in answer B. "Any other city" (does) – you can omit or leave the verb. "than does any other city" is also correct. It is acceptable to put the verb first in the second part of a "than" or "as" comparison.

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4974

To: All

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Here is this week's challenge question:

Local residents claim that San Antonio, Texas, has more good Mexican American restaurants than any city does in the United States.

a) same as above

b) does any other city

c) other cities do

d) any city

e) other cities

Post your answers. GOOD LUCK!!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4973

To: All

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Great! The correct answer is D. This question tests "idomatic usage". The correct way to use "consider" is without the word "as". This is a common mistake.

Consider:

Incorrect: he is considered as a hero

Correct: he is considered a hero

Regard: can be used the following ways:

We regard him with great admiration.

He is regarded as a good friend.

Try to avoid answers that use: considered to be; regarded to be; and the word "being".

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4942

To: All

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Sorry, I have been away for a while but it is good to know that you missed me. Here is this week's challenge question. Please post your answers. The solution and explanation will be posted on Monday.

When first introduced to North America, the tomato was regarded that it was poisonous and was planted only as an ornament.

a) same as above

b) considered to be poison

c) regarded as being

d) considered poisonous

e) regarded to be poisonous

GOOD LUCK!!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4907

To: avidanm

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to which quesiton?

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4672

To: All

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Great. The answer is C.

The word "fatal" means "deadly. Accordingly, Helen's mother could not have had two fatal heart attacks (unless she was a cat).

Logical error: All the other solutions state that Helen's mother had two fatal heat attacks.

Karen

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4671

To: embiej

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Very clever. That's exactly the point!

Karen

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4651

To: All

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Here is this week's challenge question: Please give it a try and post your answers. This is your chance to practice REAL GMAT questions that are not published in the OG10.

Good Luck!

Helen's mother was recovering at the hospital when she suffered a second fatal heart attack.

a) same as above

b) but then suffered a second fatal heart attack.

c) when she suffered a second and fatal heart attack.

d) and then suffered a second fatal heart attack.

e) when a second fatal attack was suffered.

GOOD LUCK,

Karen

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4650

To: All

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Great, answer B is correct. It keeps the same subject as the original and correctly uses "ascend". Ascend literally means "to go up". Therefore, the animals cannot be ascended (as implied in answer A). The other choices change the meaning of the sentence and answer E uses the participle incorrectly.

Good work!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4516

To: All

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Come on – don't be shy! Try the challenge question above. Post your answers!!!!!!

I'll be back in a few days to discuss the solution and to post a new challenge quesiton.

Karen

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4443

To: GMAX

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Here is this week's challenge question. Don't be shy. Give it a try and post your answers. The first balloon passengers were a sheep, a duck, and a rooster that were ascended from Versailles, France in a basket beneath a hot air balloon in September 1783. a) (same as above.) b) The first balloon passengers were a sheep, a duck, and a rooster that ascended c)A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the first balloon passengers that ascended d) A sheep, a duck, and a rooster that were the first balloon passengers to ascend e) A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the first passengers ascending

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4440

To: All

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Good Effort! Answer E is close but the correct solution to last week's challenge is answer D. Solutions A, B, & C cotain a subject verb agreement error. The subject "a lifetime's supply" is singular and agrees with the verb "are". Both answers D & E correct the subject-verb agreement error (so E was not a bad choice). So what is the difference between answers D & E? Answer D is ambiguous; it is not 100% clear what "remians" – the fetus or the egg cells. Answer E clears up this ambiguity by stating "these cells". Many students pick answer D because of the comma before the word "and" in answer E. I often advise students that it may not be wise to eliminate answer choices because of a comma (as this is usually not the mistake). However, for the purposes of S-V agreement, using the commas to eliminate extra information can be very useful! GOOD LUCK!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4297

To: All

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NEW CHALLENGE QUESTION: Give it a try. Don't be shy – post your answers.

In the human female, an entire lifetime's supply of egg cells are produced during fetal development and remain dormant until puberty, where-upon one egg is activated each month.

a) are produced during fetal development and remain

b) are produced while the fetus develops, and these cells remain

c) are produced during fetal development; they remain

d) is produced during fetal development, and these cells remain

e)is produced while the fetus develops and remains

GOOD LUCK!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4283

To: All

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Here is the answer to the last challenge question….

The Answer is E.

We can eliminate answers A, B, &C because the relative pronoun "which" incorrectly refers to the "works of art". Therefore, A compares "works of art" to "putting on lipstick", B compares "works of art" to a Greek statue, and C compares "works of art" to lipstick.

***TIP: a good way to eliminate answer choices is to check whether "which" correctly refers to the noun/noun phrase immediately before it. (it is a quick and easy technique)

This sentence is comparing the technique of colorization to the act of putting on lipstick. Answer D corrects the problem with "which" but illogically compares "the technique" to a Greek statue. Only Answer E makes a logical comparison.

More challenge questions to come…..

HAPPY STUDYING

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: גיבוי 2 #4251

To: yaelbarash

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Dear Yael,

In our experience, buying and reading a book, even with a CD, is nothing like taking a course. The TOEFL course that is given by GMAX takes all of the parts of the TOEFL and makes them easy to learn and remember, so that you can pass it the first time you take it. Why don't you call us for a free diagnostic test and let's find out your current level. Our telephone number is 03-629-2520. If you see that you are within 20 points of the grade that you need, we will certainly recommend a specific book that you might be able to study alone to pull yourself up those points.

Regards,
Leanna

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4210

To: All

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Here is a new challenge Question:

The colorization of black and white films by computers is defended by those who own the film rights, for the process can mean increased revenues for them; many others in the film industry, however, contend that the technique degrades major works of art, which they liken to putting lipstick on a Greek statue.

a) same as the original

b) which they liken to a Greek statue.

c)which they liken to lipstick put on a Greek statue.

d) likening it to a Greek statue with lipstick on it.

e) likening it to putting lipstick on a Greek statue.

GOOD LUCK!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4205

To: porata

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Re: Friday's challenge.

GOOD JOB! Answer D is correct but it is important to understand the reasons why:

Answer E clearly says "other industrialized nations", indicating that Japan is also an industrialized nation.

Also, "within the foreseeable future" is idomatic (i.e. within the near future). "During" implies a different meaning (2 actions happening at the same time).

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4137

To: All

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RE: TOEFL BOOK

Someone wrote asking about a TOEFL book. We recommend the Barron's book for grammar and the Heinle & Heinle book essays and listening. We also offer TOEFL courses and private lessons at GMAX (1-700-702-102). When you register the GMAX program, you receive these books for the course of your study. In addition, you can access our computer lab and other materials that are exclusive to GMAX. We can also answer your TOEFL question on this forum.

GOOD LUCK!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4136

To: All

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FRIDAY'S SENTENCE CORRECTION CHALLENGE

Can any of you solve this challenge??

(Anwer and explanation to be posted on Monday)

It is not likely that the competitive imbalance that now exists between Japan with all major industrial nations will be redressed during the foreseeable future.

a) with all major industrial nations will be redressed during

b) with all other major industrial will be redressed within

c)with all other major industrial nations will be redressed during

d) and all major industrial nations will be redressed during

e) and all other major industrial nations will be redressed within

GOOD LUCK!!!! Please post your answers and explanations!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4135

To: All

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RE: Last week's challenge.

Good job! (for those of you that attempted to solve last week's challenge question for sentence completion)!!

The correct answer to last week's challenge was D. Let's go over the question, answers and explanation.

Answers A, B, and C contain a subject-verb agreement error (this) is the most common mistake on the GMAT. The plural subject "powers" agrees with the verb "make" (not "makes). Therefore, we can eliminate the first three solutions. Answers D and E both fix the subject-verb agreeement error we see in the original. Answer E, however, has another mistake; it says: "Byron possessed powers….that make his letters a group which is the rival of…". This sentence says that Byron's powers made the letters a group (which changes the meaning of the original, which is comparing his letters "as group" to the greatest novels of all time). Answer E, correctly says "his letters as a group", meaning: as a group, his letters are the rival of the greatest novels of all time. D is the best choice.

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #4118

To: All

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HI Everyone,

My name is Karen. I am a grammar teacher at GMAX (Israel). I will be happy to answer any questions you have on the Sentence Correction section of the GMAT.

I will also be posting Sentence Correction challenge questions (real GMAT questions that are not available in the OG10) – so give a try! Don't forget to post your answer and explanation. I will respond with the correct answer and full explanation.

Here is your first challenge……. (Answers to be posted on Friday October 22, 2004).

Can any of you solve this?

Byron possessed powers of observation that would have made him a great anthropologist and that makes his letters as a group the rival of the best novels of the time.

a) makes his letters as a group the rival of

b) makes his letters as a group one to rival

c) makes his letters a group of rivaling

d) make his letters as a group the rival of

e) make his letters a group which is the rival of

GOOD LUCK!!!!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: גיבוי 2 #2903

To: All

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We invite you to view the new GMAT online courses in our new website: http://www.gmaxonline.com

The GMAX – GMAT comprehensive course is now given at its full length (60-70 hours).

You can watch a trial lesson online and get an impression of our teachers, who also teach our live classes in Tel Aviv.

Do it once, do it well! with GMAX preparation!

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: גיבוי 2 #1551

Dear Danny,

The GMAX prep course takes 2-3 months. There are 2 options: a twice a week course, Monday-Wednesday/Monday-Thursday, that takes 2 months, and a once a week, Friday course that takes 2.5-3 months.

The Friday course contains more Verbal teaching than the mid-week one, and is faster on the math.

The GMAT tests are given in Israel almost every day, which means that you can take the test as soon as you're finished with the preparation, and feel that you are at your best with the material.

GMAX has course advisors that accompany you through your studies, and will recommend you, according to Diagnostic ETS tests when to take the test.

Courses open very frequently, we always have 4-5 courses running at the same time.

Unfortunately there are no GMAX branches in Northern Israel, but we do offer an online course for those who are coming from far away. That way you can watch the lessons at home, at your convenience, and come to Tel-Aviv only for tutoring or other help.

We are going to be giving tutoring on-line as well.

I hope this information helps, please call us at our office for more details: 1-700-702-102.

Regards,

Tamar, GMAX.

,

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ask gmax backup #1400

היינו שמחים לנצל פורום זה לענות על שאלות הרלונטיות לגבי מבחני הקבלה: ,GMAT TOEFL.

אחרי הכל לשם כך נוצר הפורום הזה ע"י ה-IIMBA ולא על מנת "להוציא קיטור" בהאשמות הדדיות.

בברכה,

צוות GMAX.

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: גיבוי 2 #1375

Dear Eyal,

We are very sorry to hear your impression of our school.

According to our records, you registered for the course in July 2002, but never took any actual diagnostic test, and postponed the course at its very begining. The statistics that we have show that in this class there were a few grades over 700, one of which was earned by your friend, who started the course with you, and concluded with 710 on the real test. (you might want to ask him about this). The other test takers in this class took only the math portion of the course, in order to be admitted to universities in Israel. All of these students received the grades that they needed for entrance to the university of their choice.

We regret that you never approached us with your problem, as we do everything to make sure our students are satisfied and learning. As you mentioned, you had no time to study and therefore, could not realize the full potential of the course.

There was another student in your class who couldn't attend the course because of pressure at work. She came back to us after a year to start the course from the begining, and we built a special study plan for her, to make sure she follows the course guideline.

The attitude of the school is to support those who need extra help, and to acompany the students until they are satisfied with their grade.

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: ASK GMAX: GMAT #683

לאחר ביטולים, נשארו מס' מקומות ספורים בכנס ה – MBA שיתקיים ביום ראשון, ה- 31/08/03 ב – GMAX בשעה 17:00 בדיוק. האוניברסיטאות המשתתפות:

HARVARD, STANFORD, LBS, WHARTON, INSEAD, CORNELL, KELLOGG-RECANATI/HTMS.

נא ליצור קשר עם תמר ביום ראשון בבוקר.

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: גיבוי 2 #580

הודעה חשובה!

בתאריך 31/08/03 יתקיים כנס MBA ב – GMAX בו ישתתפו נציגי האוניברסיטאות Harvard, Cornell ארגון ה – IIMBA ועוד…

הכנס פתוח לסטודנטים של GMAX, אך ייתכנו מקומות ספורים שיישמרו לפונים דרך אתר ה – IIMBA.

להרשמה התקשרו לתמר: 054-416554/03-6292520 . או שלחו e-mail ל: [email protected]

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: גיבוי 2 #579

In reply to Eyal from August 06 2003

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הי אייל,

השלוחה היחידה של GMAX כיום היא בישראל. GMAX קיים בארץ משנת 1994. זהו בי"ס אמריקאי מבחינת צוות המורים שהוא רובו ממוצא אמריקאי, חומרי הלימוד בהם משתמשים הם בעיקר חומרי ETS ומהדורות אמריקאיות אחרות. הלימוד מתנהל באנגלית בלבד! הנהלת ביה"ס היא אמריקאית. אבל הכי חשוב הוא ששיטות הלימוד מותאמות לסטודנט הישראלי! אם אתה נמצא כרגע בארה"ב ייתכן כי יימצאו פתרונות לימוד on-line עבורך. צור קשר ונשמח לעזור!

תמר, GMAX.

[GMAX]

בתגובה ל: גיבוי 2 #448

.Hi Terro, my name is Leanna and I am the director of GMAX

The GMAT exam is not a psychometric exam and excellent results on the psychometric exam do not necessarily predict good results on the GMAT

Why don’t you come to GMAX for a free consultation and diagnostic test and then you’ll have a better feel for the level of questions

[מאת]

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