The OA is D. Thankx for the explanations. I usually get confused between the two option. Hw to fix this problm .......
LOL...If only I did not have that problem, I would be the happiest man alive. You know what is even worse; narrowing on 2 options(one of them is correct) and then choosing the wrong one. I am almost too good at that. Though with practice the intuition gets better. Its a common problem. High scorers actually practice enough to break that barrier and beyond that things are relatively easy. If anyone finds a shortcut/magic wand, please be benevolent enough to share that. Although I am sure there is none, because if there was the guy would be a millionaire, so to say the least. I am just thinking aloud but since we all love cricket, let me try to explain using an analogy. After reading a concept book and one month of practice we can pretty much solve 70% of the questions but its difficult to improve the accuracy. Every time we analyze our incorrect responses we realize that we had missed a minor detail. But as we practice more and more these minor details become major ones and we become good at picking up the differences. Its the same when you bat in the game of cricket. With more and more practice you become so intuitive that you know where the ball will land and in which direction it will swing just after the bowler releases the ball. I am sure the professionals know it even before that. Good luck.
LOL...If only I did not have that problem, I would be the happiest man alive. You know what is even worse; narrowing on 2 options(one of them is correct) and then choosing the wrong one. I am almost too good at that. Though with practice the intuition gets better. Its a common problem. High scorers actually practice enough to break that barrier and beyond that things are relatively easy. If anyone finds a shortcut/magic wand, please be benevolent enough to share that. Although I am sure there is none, because if there was the guy would be a millionaire, so to say the least. I am just thinking aloud but since we all love cricket, let me try to explain using an analogy. After reading a concept book and one month of practice we can pretty much solve 70% of the questions but its difficult to improve the accuracy. Every time we analyze our incorrect responses we realize that we had missed a minor detail. But as we practice more and more these minor details become major ones and we become good at picking up the differences. Its the same when you bat in the game of cricket. With more and more practice you become so intuitive that you know where the ball will land and in which direction it will swing just after the bowler releases the ball. I am sure the professionals know it even before that. Good luck.
interesting... 50-50-90 rule.. when u have 50% chances of picking right and 50 for picking wrong, 90% is the probability u will pick wrong... :P I am also the victim... 😞 practice and error revision is the only key...
my critical reasoning is a little weak... m not sure whether its my grasping power or i have not been taught correctly. any suggestions? also can anyone give me the name a few sites where i can download free test papers (closest to the actual gmat) for my own revision. thanks.
Critics of strict " promotional gates" at d grade school level point to a recent study comparing students forced to repeat a grade with those promoted despite failing scores on an unscheduled, experimental competency test. Since there was no significant difference between the 2 groups' scores on a second test administered after completion of the next higher grade level, these critics argue that the retention policy has failed in its expressed purpose of improving students' basic skills.
which of the following best expresses the arguments made by critics of promotional gate?
1...Anxiety over performance on standardized tests often hinders a student's ability to master challenging new material. 2...A student's true intellectual develpment cant b gauged by his score on a standardized competency test. 3...The psychological damage a child suffers by repeating a grade outweighs d potential intellectual benefits of a second chance at learning. 4...Strict requirements for promotion do not lead to harder work and greater mastery of fundamentals among students fearful of being held back. 5...Socioeconomic factors as well as test scores influenced whether a given students in the study was promoted or forced to repeat a grade
Critics of strict " promotional gates" at d grade school level point to a recent study comparing students forced to repeat a grade with those promoted despite failing scores on an unscheduled, experimental competency test. Since there was no significant difference between the 2 groups' scores on a second test administered after completion of the next higher grade level, these critics argue that the retention policy has failed in its expressed purpose of improving students' basic skills.
which of the following best expresses the arguments made by critics of promotional gate?
1...Anxiety over performance on standardized tests often hinders a student's ability to master challenging new material. 2...A student's true intellectual develpment cant b gauged by his score on a standardized competency test. 3...The psychological damage a child suffers by repeating a grade outweighs d potential intellectual benefits of a second chance at learning. 4...Strict requirements for promotion do not lead to harder work and greater mastery of fundamentals among students fearful of being held back. 5...Socioeconomic factors as well as test scores influenced whether a given students in the study was promoted or forced to repeat a grade
IMO 3.....whatz OA, could you also post source of this question..thanks
Critics of strict " promotional gates" at d grade school level point to a recent study comparing students forced to repeat a grade with those promoted despite failing scores on an unscheduled, experimental competency test. Since there was no significant difference between the 2 groups' scores on a second test administered after completion of the next higher grade level, these critics argue that the retention policy has failed in its expressed purpose of improving students' basic skills.
which of the following best expresses the arguments made by critics of promotional gate?
1...Anxiety over performance on standardized tests often hinders a student's ability to master challenging new material. 2...A student's true intellectual develpment cant b gauged by his score on a standardized competency test. 3...The psychological damage a child suffers by repeating a grade outweighs d potential intellectual benefits of a second chance at learning. 4...Strict requirements for promotion do not lead to harder work and greater mastery of fundamentals among students fearful of being held back. 5...Socioeconomic factors as well as test scores influenced whether a given students in the study was promoted or forced to repeat a grade
Answer should be D because it is clearly stating that merely repeating grade does not imply a corresponding increase in the hard work a mastery of fundamentals.. the only option that comes close is option C but it not exactly what the author is trying to convery .. it could be the reason behind this occurence .. C supports/strengthens the argument ..
IMO 3.....whatz OA, could you also post source of this question..thanks
ankitgarg20 Says
My Pick will be (4) or (D). Not sure though. Whats the OA?
Answer should be D because it is clearly stating that merely repeating grade does not imply a corresponding increase in the hard work a mastery of fundamentals.. the only option that comes close is option C but it not exactly what the author is trying to convery .. it could be the reason behind this occurence .. C supports/strengthens the argument ..
Makes sense ??? 😛
Its D indeed.
Source : Kaplan....Can v ve full length discussion of d quest?
my critical reasoning is a little weak... m not sure whether its my grasping power or i have not been taught correctly. any suggestions? also can anyone give me the name a few sites where i can download free test papers (closest to the actual gmat) for my own revision. thanks.
Hey, send me your E-mail Id through PM I will send you some CR test papers and some notes too which can help you to improve your CR basics. Furthermore it is advisable that you should go through all OG's questions, cross check the solutions for the questions you are getting wrong and also for the ones you are getting right. Focus on your mistakes - See why are you making them. This will help you in building confidence not only in CR but in whole verbal.
In 1998, more citizens from the country of Monrovia migrated from Monrovia to neighboring Abstania than during any prior year. In 1998, the number of reported violent crimes in Abstania increased dramatically over 1997. The unavoidable conclusion is that Monrovians who migrated from Monrovia to Abstania were responsible for this increase.
Which of the following statements, if true, would most seriously weaken the claim that Monrovians were responsible for the increase in violent crime in Abstania during 1998? (A) Each year more violent criminals are apprehended in Abstania than in Monrovia. (B) During 1998 more violent crimes were reported in Abstania than in Monrovia. (C) In 1998 no Monrovians migrated from either Monrovia or Abstania to any country other than Monrovia or Abstania. (D) In 1998 the number of unreported violent crimes in Abstania increased as well. (E) In 1998 fewer Monrovians migrated from Monrovia to Abstania than from Abstania to Monrovia.
In 1998, more citizens from the country of Monrovia migrated from Monrovia to neighboring Abstania than during any prior year. In 1998, the number of reported violent crimes in Abstania increased dramatically over 1997. The unavoidable conclusion is that Monrovians who migrated from Monrovia to Abstania were responsible for this increase.
Which of the following statements, if true, would most seriously weaken the claim that Monrovians were responsible for the increase in violent crime in Abstania during 1998? (A) Each year more violent criminals are apprehended in Abstania than in Monrovia. (B) During 1998 more violent crimes were reported in Abstania than in Monrovia. (C) In 1998 no Monrovians migrated from either Monrovia or Abstania to any country other than Monrovia or Abstania. (D) In 1998 the number of unreported violent crimes in Abstania increased as well. (E) In 1998 fewer Monrovians migrated from Monrovia to Abstania than from Abstania to Monrovia.
It is E. This is the only way you can weaken this argument
In 1998, more citizens from the country of Monrovia migrated from Monrovia to neighboring Abstania than during any prior year. In 1998, the number of reported violent crimes in Abstania increased dramatically over 1997. The unavoidable conclusion is that Monrovians who migrated from Monrovia to Abstania were responsible for this increase.
Which of the following statements, if true, would most seriously weaken the claim that Monrovians were responsible for the increase in violent crime in Abstania during 1998? (A) Each year more violent criminals are apprehended in Abstania than in Monrovia. (B) During 1998 more violent crimes were reported in Abstania than in Monrovia. (C) In 1998 no Monrovians migrated from either Monrovia or Abstania to any country other than Monrovia or Abstania. (D) In 1998 the number of unreported violent crimes in Abstania increased as well. (E) In 1998 fewer Monrovians migrated from Monrovia to Abstania than from Abstania to Monrovia.
In 1998, more citizens from the country of Monrovia migrated from Monrovia to neighboring Abstania than during any prior year. In 1998, the number of reported violent crimes in Abstania increased dramatically over 1997. The unavoidable conclusion is that Monrovians who migrated from Monrovia to Abstania were responsible for this increase.
Which of the following statements, if true, would most seriously weaken the claim that Monrovians were responsible for the increase in violent crime in Abstania during 1998? (A) Each year more violent criminals are apprehended in Abstania than in Monrovia. (B) During 1998 more violent crimes were reported in Abstania than in Monrovia. (C) In 1998 no Monrovians migrated from either Monrovia or Abstania to any country other than Monrovia or Abstania. (D) In 1998 the number of unreported violent crimes in Abstania increased as well. (E) In 1998 fewer Monrovians migrated from Monrovia to Abstania than from Abstania to Monrovia.
A. States that Abstanian's have more apprehended criminals. B. States that Abstanian's have more criminal although depends on a lot of assumptions like population etc. Strengthens- Eliminated. C. Tells that the exchange happened only b/w Monrovia and Abstania. Another premise. - Eliminated D. Doesn't contribute to the conclusion. Just another premise.-Eliminated E. This too only says that the number of Monrovians migrating from Monrovia to Abstania was lesser than vice versa. Does not say that the Monrovians that migrated from Monrovia to Abstania are not responsible for the crimes. Maybe this option is correct because the Majority Monrovians are left in Abstania so are assumed to be the cause of crimes. This is a very shallow logic.
I see that these questions are from the business week quiz. Anyone sure about the explanations. Ambiguous. here is another question from the set: try this:
1. The purpose of the proposed law requiring a doctor's prescription for obtaining hypodermic needles is to lower the incidence of drug-related deaths, both accidental and intentional, involving hypodermic needles. But even knitting needles can be lethal if they fall into the wrong hands; yet everyone would agree that imposing legal restrictions on obtaining knitting needles would be preposterous. Hence the proposed law involving hypodermic makes no sense and should not be enacted.
Which of the following, if true, would provide most support for the argument above?
(A) Knitting needles have been known to cause injury and death. (B) The benefits of hypodermic needles outweigh those of knitting needles. (C) The proposed law would not deter the sort of activity known to result in drug-related deaths. (D) The proposed law could not be effectively enforced. (E) Knitting needles are not readily available to anybody who wants to obtain them.
I see that these questions are from the business week quiz. Anyone sure about the explanations. Ambiguous. here is another question from the set: try this:
1. The purpose of the proposed law requiring a doctor's prescription for obtaining hypodermic needles is to lower the incidence of drug-related deaths, both accidental and intentional, involving hypodermic needles. But even knitting needles can be lethal if they fall into the wrong hands; yet everyone would agree that imposing legal restrictions on obtaining knitting needles would be preposterous. Hence the proposed law involving hypodermic makes no sense and should not be enacted.
Which of the following, if true, would provide most support for the argument above?
(A) Knitting needles have been known to cause injury and death. (B) The benefits of hypodermic needles outweigh those of knitting needles. (C) The proposed law would not deter the sort of activity known to result in drug-related deaths. (D) The proposed law could not be effectively enforced. (E) Knitting needles are not readily available to anybody who wants to obtain them.
I think its C
as
A knitting needls causing injury and death - we have to focus on drug related deaths B We are not talking about benefits here D Out of scope.Proposing ane enforcing are 2 diff things E Availability does not affect the conclusion
1. The purpose of the proposed law requiring a doctor's prescription for obtaining hypodermic needles is to lower the incidence of drug-related deaths, both accidental and intentional, involving hypodermic needles. But even knitting needles can be lethal if they fall into the wrong hands; yet everyone would agree that imposing legal restrictions on obtaining knitting needles would be preposterous. Hence the proposed law involving hypodermic makes no sense and should not be enacted.
Which of the following, if true, would provide most support for the argument above?
(A) Knitting needles have been known to cause injury and death. (B) The benefits of hypodermic needles outweigh those of knitting needles. (C) The proposed law would not deter the sort of activity known to result in drug-related deaths. (D) The proposed law could not be effectively enforced. (E) Knitting needles are not readily available to anybody who wants to obtain them.
sorry for changing my answer.
but i think c should be the answer: as it is saying that it wont make any difference for the death incidents problem .
I see that these questions are from the business week quiz. Anyone sure about the explanations. Ambiguous. here is another question from the set: try this:
1. The purpose of the proposed law requiring a doctor's prescription for obtaining hypodermic needles is to lower the incidence of drug-related deaths, both accidental and intentional, involving hypodermic needles. But even knitting needles can be lethal if they fall into the wrong hands; yet everyone would agree that imposing legal restrictions on obtaining knitting needles would be preposterous. Hence the proposed law involving hypodermic makes no sense and should not be enacted.
Which of the following, if true, would provide most support for the argument above?
(A) Knitting needles have been known to cause injury and death. (B) The benefits of hypodermic needles outweigh those of knitting needles. (C) The proposed law would not deter the sort of activity known to result in drug-related deaths. (D) The proposed law could not be effectively enforced. (E) Knitting needles are not readily available to anybody who wants to obtain them.
B should be the correct answer. Argument's point is that restrictions on obtaining hypodermic needles should not occur and this point is supported by using the benefits and possible wrong uses of knitting needles. Furhtermore, the argument in literal terms states that knitting needles can also cause deaths when in wrong hands but no one will accept to ban them because of their other uses. So, we have to put a point that states that hypodermic needles should not be banned or restricted because of their disadvantges but should be available for use because of their advantages. B does that nicely. What's the answer??
1. The purpose of the proposed law requiring a doctor's prescription for obtaining hypodermic needles is to lower the incidence of drug-related deaths, both accidental and intentional, involving hypodermic needles. But even knitting needles can be lethal if they fall into the wrong hands; yet everyone would agree that imposing legal restrictions on obtaining knitting needles would be preposterous. Hence the proposed law involving hypodermic makes no sense and should not be enacted.
Which of the following, if true, would provide most support for the argument above?
(A) Knitting needles have been known to cause injury and death. (B) The benefits of hypodermic needles outweigh those of knitting needles. (C) The proposed law would not deter the sort of activity known to result in drug-related deaths. (D) The proposed law could not be effectively enforced. (E) Knitting needles are not readily available to anybody who wants to obtain them.
My answer would be A as it justifying why even knitting needles are dangerous (remember we need to make a comparison here abt knitting needles and hypodermic needles, ref.( But even knitting needles can be lethal ). Points B is irrelevant and point C merely restates the fact, D is out of scope .. E is absolutely b.s :D
Try this : A greater number of newspapers are sold in Town S than in Town T. Therefore, the citizens of Town S are better informed about major world events than are the citizens of Town T. Each of the following, if true, weakens the conclusion above EXCEPT: (A) Town S has a larger population than Town T. (B) Most citizens of Town T work in Town S and buy their newspapers there. (C) The average citizen of Town S spends less time reading newspapers than does the average citizen of Town T. (D) A weekly newspaper restricted to the coverage of local events is published in Town S. (E) The average newsstand price of newspapers sold in Town S is lower than the average price of newspapers sold in Town T.
