GMAT Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering the GMAT Verbal section, covering concepts, strategies, and real-world applications.

Sentence Correction FoundationsCritical Reasoning BasicsReading Comprehension Essentials
Advanced Sentence Correction: Idioms & StyleCritical Reasoning: Flaw DetectionReading Comprehension: Handling Complex Passages
Applying GMAT Verbal to Business CommunicationGMAT Verbal in Academic ResearchAnalyzing News and Media Critically
Time Management for GMAT VerbalElimination TechniquesReading for Structure, Not Just Content
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Advanced Topics

Advanced Sentence Correction: Idioms & Style

Mastering Idiomatic Usage

The GMAT tests not just grammar but also your knowledge of common English idioms and stylistic conventions.

  • Idioms: Phrases whose meanings can't be understood from the literal definitions of the words.
  • Style: Clarity, conciseness, and logical flow.

Common Idioms on the GMAT

  • "Interested in"
  • "Responsible for"
  • "As...as" (comparisons)

Style Considerations

Choose answers that avoid awkward phrasing, ambiguity, or excess words. The best answers are clear, direct, and precise.

Why It Matters

Using idioms and style correctly ensures your writing is both natural and effective, vital for business and academic communication.

Examples

  • She is responsible for managing the team. (Correct idiom)

  • The proposal was as innovative as it was practical. (Proper comparison)

In a Nutshell

Idiom and style mastery enhances clarity and professionalism in writing.

Key Terms

Idiom
A phrase or expression whose meaning differs from the literal meaning of its words.
Conciseness
Expressing much in few words without sacrificing clarity.
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