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by TamaraM471
Sun May 27, 2018 7:11 am
 
Forum: GMAT Official Practice Test Verbal
Topic: SC: In July 1965 Mariner IV passed by Mars
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Re: SC: In July 1965 Mariner IV passed by Mars

Hi,

Can someone explain why the sentence construction in option E is correct. Why is there not connector needed after ' of another planet,' and before ' photos that showed a dry'? This looks like a run on sentence to me.

Thanks for your help.
by TamaraM471
Tue May 29, 2018 4:13 am
 
Forum: GMAT Official Practice Test Verbal
Topic: SC: In July 1965 Mariner IV passed by Mars
Replies: 28
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Re: SC: In July 1965 Mariner IV passed by Mars

Great, thank you very much for this complete explanation!
by TamaraM471
Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:11 am
 
Forum: General Verbal Questions
Topic: could"comma ING" modify the preceding noun?
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Re: could"comma ING" modify the preceding noun?

Hi, I have an example to add to this topic. In my opinion this is an example of verb-ing, used as a noun modifier, and preceded by a comma. Correct? The angry politician, frustrated by the opposition’s parliamentary tactics and screaming about the other parties’ unconstitutional behaviour, is both a...
by TamaraM471
Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:16 am
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT Non-CAT Verbal
Topic: QUESTION NUMBER 7 AND 9 - MODIFIERS 4TH EDITION S.C
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Re: QUESTION NUMBER 7 AND 9 - MODIFIERS 4TH EDITION S.C

Dear experts,

Would this version (using a -ing modifier instead of the complex sentence) be correct?

Of all the earthquakes in European history, the earthquake destroying Lisbon in 1755 is perhaps the most famous.


Thank you!
by TamaraM471
Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:26 am
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT Non-CAT Verbal
Topic: Manhattan Prep Sentence Correction , Modifiers, Problem 8
Replies: 1
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Manhattan Prep Sentence Correction , Modifiers, Problem 8

Dear experts, Would this version (using a -ed modifier) be correct? The tallest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest located on the border between Nepal and Tibet. (Official answer: The tallest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest, which is on the border between Nepal and Tibet.) Thank you! Tamara
by TamaraM471
Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:37 am
 
Forum: Manhattan Prep GMAT Non-CAT Math
Topic: GMAT Advanced Quant - Tryit #4-9
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Views: 238
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GMAT Advanced Quant - Tryit #4-9

Hi, I have a question about GMAT Advanced Quant - Tryit #4-9. [in chapter 4] If A is not equal to 0, is 1/a > a/b^4+3? (1) a = b^2 (2) a^2 = b^4 When I manipulate (2) I get |a| = b^2 from which follow two equations either a>0, then a=b^2 or a<0, then -a=b^2. To me -a=b^2 can never be true s...