Barron's Pass Key to the Gmat

This abridged version of Barron's GMAT full-size test preparation manual presents three full-length practice tests in pencil-and paper versions, with all questions answered and analyzed. It also offers practice, review, and advice in the five GMAT test areas: reading comprehension, sentence correction, math-related critical reasoning, problem solving, and essay writing.

Preface

ix

(1)

Acknowledgments

x

(2)

At-a-Glance Checklist for the CAT GMAT

xii

1 An Introduction to the CAT GMAT

1

(10)

The Purpose of the GMAT

1

(1)

Where to Apply

2

(1)

The Test Format

3

(1)

What Is a Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT)?

3

(2)

Importance of the GMAT

5

(1)

How to Prepare for the CAT GMAT

6

(2)

Test-Taking Strategies

8

(3)

2 Reading Comprehension Review

11

(18)

Description of the Test

11

(1)

Tips to Help You Cope

11

(1)

Types of Questions

12

(2)

Sample Passage with Questions, Answers, and Analysis

14

(4)

A Method of Approach

18

(7)

Basic Reading Skills

18

(1)

Applying Basic Reading Skills

19

(1)

Finding the Topic Sentence

19

(2)

Finding the General Theme

21

(1)

Finding Logical Relationships

22

(2)

Making Inferences

24

(1)

Practice Exercise with Answers and Analysis

25

(3)

Reading Comprehension Strategies

28

(1)

3 Sentence Correction Review

29

(23)

Description of the Test

29

(1)

Tips to Help You Cope

29

(1)

Sample Question with Answer and Analysis

30

(1)

Review of Errors Commonly Found in the Sentence Correction Section

30

(18)

Verb Errors

30

(7)

Pronoun Errors

37

(2)

Adjective and Adverb Errors

39

(5)

Errors in Usage

44

(4)

A Tactic for Sentence Correction Questions

48

(1)

Practice Exercise with Answers and Analysis

49

(2)

Sentence Correction Strategies

51

(1)

4 Critical Reasoning Review

52

(10)

Description of the Test

52

(1)

Tips to Help You Cope

52

(1)

Types of Questions

53

(1)

Identifying the Premise and Conclusion

53

(2)

Deductive and Inductive Arguments

55

(1)

Determining the Logical Sequence of an Argument

56

(1)

Attacking the Assumptions of an Argument

56

(1)

Fallacies

57

(4)

Guilt by Association

57

(1)

Faulty Analogy

58

(1)

Causal Fallacies

59

(1)

Fallacies of Relevance

59

(1)

Fallacies of Language (Ambiguity)

60

(1)

Final Hints

61

(1)

Critical Reasoning Strategies

61

(1)

5 Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency Review

62

(60)

Problem Solving

62

(6)

Description of the Test

62

(1)

Tips to Help You Cope

62

(1)

Methods of Approaching the Test

63

(1)

Sample Problem Solving Questions with Answers and Analysis

64

(3)

Problem Solving Strategies

67

(1)

Data Sufficiency

68

(7)

Description of the Test

68

(1)

Tips to Help You Cope

68

(1)

Methods of Approaching the Test

69

(2)

Sample Data Sufficiency Questions with Answers and Analysis

71

(4)

Data Sufficiency Strategies

75

(1)

Quick Mathematics Review

75

(47)

Arithmetic

76

(16)

Algebra

92

(16)

Geometry

108

(14)

6 Analytical Writing Assessment

122

(7)

7 Three Sample GMATs with Answers and Analysis

129

Sample Test 1

129

(80)

Answers

178

(2)

Analysis

180

(26)

Evaluating Your Score

206

(3)

Sample Test 2

209

(74)

Answers

256

(2)

Analysis

258

(21)

Evaluating Your Score

279

(4)

Sample Test 3

283

Answers

335

(1)

Analysis

336

(26)

Evaluating Your Score

362

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