SET 78
Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences(GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWERS)
1)A. It is undisputable that in order to fulfill its many functions, water should be clean and biologically valuable. [ indisputable..]
D. This is fulfilled by water courses and reservoirs both in nature and human settlements. [ in nature and in human settlements]
(1) D and A
2)A. The pollution problem of the atmosphere resemble those of the water only partly. [problems]
C. However, scientific forecasts have shown that the time may be already approaching when clear and biologically valued air will become Problem No.1. [ biologically valuable]
D. People are particularly sensitive about any reducing in the quality of the atmosphere, the increased contents of dust and gaseous exhalations and particularly about the presence of odors. [any reduction]
(2) A, D and C
3)
(4) B only
4) (5) A, B and D
:)
Set 78
1.1 D and A
2. 2 A, D and C
3.4. B Only
4. 5 A, B and D
to approach mathematics as a creative activity or to force
students to memorize rules and principles (3rd OPtion) should be the answer as we use LIKE To compare two things while AS is used in comparisons that show equality.
The missing piece after "mathematics" is NOT what is similar to it, but what way mathematics should be approached. Thus, "as" is perfect.
Grammar Girl : Like Versus As :: Quick and Dirty Tips
This says that - The proper way to differentiate between like and as is to use like when no verb follows (2). For example, Squiggly throws like a raccoon or It acted just like my computer.
Here it can be comparing mathematics with "Creative activity."
"As" is conjuction. So why not B?
Set 73:
1.b
2.a
3.e
SET 78
Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences(GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWERS)
1)A. It is undisputable that in order to fulfill its many functions, water should be clean and biologically valuable.
B. The costs connected with the provision of biologically valuable water in food production with the maintenance of sufficiently clean water, therefore, are primarily production costs.
C. Purely environmental costs seem to be in this respect only costs connected with the safeguarding of cultural, recreational and sports functions.
D. This is fulfilled by water courses and reservoirs both in nature and human settlements.
(1) D and A (2) C and B (3) C and D (4) A and B (5) A and C
2)A. The pollution problem of the atmosphere resemble those of the water only partly.
B. So far, the supply of air has not been deficient as was the case with water, and the dimensions of the air-shed are so vast that a number of people still hold the opinion that air need not be economized.
C. However, scientific forecasts have shown that the time may be already approaching when clear and biologically valued air will become Problem No.1.
D. People are particularly sensitive about any reducing in the quality of the atmosphere, the increased contents of dust and gaseous exhalations and particularly about the presence of odors.
(1) B, C and A (2) A, D and C (3) B, D and A (4) C, D and B (5) B and C
3)A. But I dont care!
B. On going fast, that is.
C. I care about feeling in control and enjoying the act of driving.
D If I owned a Tribeca Id tape the off button down.
(1) A only (2) A and B (3) C only (4) B only (5) A and D
4)A. The United States arent de-industrializing.
B. Rather, many of its historic industries is getting smaller, and the jobs they offer are declining in quality.
C. The scary thing is that this re-proletarianization of industrial work is moving up the value chain.
D. Wheres it going next?
(1) A, B and C (2) B and C (3) B and D (4) C and D (5) A, B and D
OA
1. 4
In the first sentence, undisputable is incorrect, the correct
word being indisputable. In sentence B, the preposition in
must be replaced with for.
2. 2
In the first sentence, one realizes that pollution will have more
than one problem, thus the word should be problems, keeping
it parallel to the verb resemble which is also plural. In sentence
C air is not valued, but it is valuable, thus making the word
an adjective. In sentence D, the word reducing is a gerund,
what is required is a noun, thus reduction.
3. 4
BShould be About going fast.
4. 5
A arent is correct should be isnt subject verb agreement
Bshould be are getting smallersubject verb agreement
DShould be where is.
OA
1. 4
In the first sentence, undisputable is incorrect, the correct
word being indisputable. In sentence B, the preposition in
must be replaced with for.
2. 2
In the first sentence, one realizes that pollution will have more
than one problem, thus the word should be problems, keeping
it parallel to the verb resemble which is also plural. In sentence
C air is not valued, but it is valuable, thus making the word
an adjective. In sentence D, the word reducing is a gerund,
what is required is a noun, thus reduction.
3. 4
BShould be About going fast.
4. 5
A arent is correct should be isnt subject verb agreement
Bshould be are getting smallersubject verb agreement
DShould be where is.
in Q 1. can you tell me why have you overlooked the error in parallelism.
if 'in' comes first :in both land and water
else: both in land and in water
correct me if wrong..:)
SET 6 :-
1) Any judgment by the supreme court is a definite(A)/definitive(B) one; it can't be challenged by the lower courts.
Every system of justice strives for an equitable(A)/equable(B) distribution of wealth and resources.
Metaphysics is such an esoteric(A)/exoteric(B) subject that only a handful of people can speak at length on it.
Her greatest asset was her long and luxurious(A)/luxuriant(B) hair.
(a) ABAB (b) BAAB (c) BBBB (d) AAAA
2) The artist uses a rich palate(A)/palette(B) of tones and timbres.
It is a novel that wallows in gross sentimentality and bathos(A)/pathos(B).
She was ingenuous enough to buy the meretricious(A)/meritorious(B) product from the vendor.
A whopping ninety percent of the respondents unequivocably(A)/unequivocally(B) said "Yes".
(a) BAAB (b) BAAA (c) ABAB (d) BABA
1)b
2)a
the doctor advised that a glass of brandy at night may affect (a)/effect (b) his recovery.
The novelist amended (a)/emended (b) the manuscript before sending it to his publisher.
what essentially is the difference between the highlighted words..kindly elaborate !!
SET-79
Completing the physical examination,the tonsils were found to be diseased.
a. Completing the physical examination,the tonsils
b. Having completed the physical examination,the tonsils
c. When the physical examination was completed,the tonsils
d.The physical examination completed,the tonsils
e. Completion of the physical examination,the tonsils
Puys... pls explain ur ans.... I ve a doubt in OA....This is from Arun Sharma....
SET-79
Completing the physical examination,the tonsils were found to be diseased.
b. Having completed the physical examination,the tonsils
though all options seem to suggest that not the patient but the patient completed the examination.
distorted options form an original Gmat question..
SET-79
Completing the physical examination,the tonsils were found to be diseased.
a. Completing the physical examination,the tonsils
b. Having completed the physical examination,the tonsils
c. When the physical examination was completed,the tonsils
d.The physical examination completed,the tonsils
e. Completion of the physical examination,the tonsils
Puys... pls explain ur ans.... I ve a doubt in OA....This is from Arun Sharma....
A) cannot be cause of misplaced modifier. Tonsils cannot complete !
B) misplaced modifier. Tonsils cannot perform action !
C)correct
D)makes no sense
E)makes no sense ...could have been correct if it were "On the completion....
So answer should be C. Please provide the official answer
Set 80 :
This set is related to the topic modifiers :
1).Asset allocators create portfolios, often in the form of mutual funds, with the intention to turn in good results in both bull and bear markets.
(A) with the intention
(B) the intention of which is
(C) intended
(D) and intending
(E) so intended as
2)
Leaching, the recovery of copper from the drainage water of mines, as a method of the extraction of minerals, it was well established as early as the eighteenth century, but until about 25 years ago miners did not realize that bacteria taken an active part in the process.
(A) as a method of the extraction of minerals, it was well established
(B) as a method of the extraction of minerals well established
(C) was a well-established method of mineral extraction
(D) was a well-established method of extracting mineral that was
(E) had been a method of mineral extraction, well established
3)
No matter how patiently they explain their reasons for confiscating certain items, travelers often treat customs inspectors like wanton poachers rather than government employees.
(A) travelers often treat customs inspectors like wanton poachers rather than government employees
(B) travelers often treat customs inspectors as wanton poachers instead of government employees
(C) travelers often treat customs inspectors as if they were not government employees but wanton poachers
(D) customs inspectors are often treated by travelers as if they were wanton poachers rather than government employees
(E) customs inspectors are often treated not like government employees but wanton poachers by travelers
I have the official answers with me 
set 80:
My take wud be
1.C
2.E
3.D
Set 80 :
This set is related to the topic modifiers :
1). Asset allocators create portfolios, often in the form of mutual funds, with the intention to turn in good results in both bull and bear markets.
(C) intended
2)
(C) was a well-established method of mineral extraction
3)
(D) customs inspectors are often treated by travelers as if they were wanton poachers rather than government employees
:)
Set 80 :
This set is related to the topic modifiers :
1. (A) with the intention
2. (C) was a well-established method of mineral extraction
3. (D) customs inspectors are often treated by travelers as if they were wanton poachers rather than government employees
SET-79
b. Having completed the physical examination,the tonsils
Official answers for set 80 are :
1)C
2)C
3)D
SET-79
Completing the physical examination,the tonsils were found to be diseased.
b. Having completed the physical examination,the tonsils
though all options seem to suggest that not the patient but the patient completed the examination.
distorted options form an original Gmat question..
bhai,.... OA is option B....
But can u pls temme wats wrong with option C.
bhai,.... OA is option B....
But can u pls temme wats wrong with option C.
Even I am confused..
SET-79
Completing the physical examination,the tonsils were found to be diseased.
a. Completing the physical examination,the tonsils
b. Having completed the physical examination,the tonsils
c. When the physical examination was completed,the tonsils
d.The physical examination completed,the tonsils
e. Completion of the physical examination,the tonsils
Puys... pls explain ur ans.... I ve a doubt in OA....This is from Arun Sharma....
My take is b:) is it correct?????