Here are some of the GMAT sentence corrections tips i
compiled. I have added examples for each
tip.
1.Check pronouns:their,his,her…..
Wrong sentence: The instructor asked everyone of the
trainees to remain in their respective seat.
Correct sentence: The instructor asked everyone of the
trainees to remain in his respective seat.
2. Check for pronoun omission:
Wrong sentence: In Japan elderly people are treated with far
greater respect than most Western countries.
Elderly people in japan vs western countries?????
Correct sentence: In Japan elderly people are treated with
far greater respect than those in most Western countries.
3. Check subject verb
Wrong sentence: A slowdown becomes useful only when the
opportunity to both reorient as well as innovate are used for further growth.
Slowdown …………………………..are???
Correct sentence: A slowdown becomes useful only when the
opportunity to both reorient as well as innovate is used for further growth.
4. Watch for incomplete comparisions
Wrong sentences: California’s child-support payments are as
high or higher than other states.
As high…..as…..
Correct sentences: California’s child-support payments are
as high as or higher than other states.
5.Watch for descriptions in the beginning
Wrong sentences: Disturbed by the media’s relentless
criticism, it was decided by Gupta to resign as the chairman of TERI.
What does it refer to…….medias criticism or the disturbances
Correct sentences: Disturbed by the media’s relentless
criticism, Gupta designed to resign as the chairman of TERI.
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