Sentence Correction questions constitutes one of the brainstorming sections of t

he GMAT. This section extensively tests candidatesâ ability to find grammatical mi

stakes in a sentence. While many candidates find it a herculean task to attempt
the GMAT Sentence Correction questions, this could be attempted confidently pro
vided you follow a few tips. Here they are!
First, you will get a sentence with part of it being underlined. This underlined
part contains errors in terms of grammar or expression of clarity. This questi
on stem is followed by five options that are supposed to contain information cor
recting the mistakes in the question and make it meaningful.
However, you have to remember that the first option simply copies the underlined
portion of the question sentence as it is, and it appears correct only once ou
t of five or six times on an average. Now, I am sure that you know what you have
to do. You have to simply identify that answer choice which correctly revises t
he incorrect portion of the question and make it meaningful and grammatically co
rrect. In order to do this, read the entire sentence thoroughly. While reading p
ay meticulous attention to multiple errors. You may find errors in terms of gram
mar, usages, clarity etc.
Understand the meaning of the sentence properly and then think in what best wa
y you could correct the sentence. Keeping your generated sentence in mind go int
o the options to see which option contains the types of sentence that you have c
reated. Donâ t give undue importance on option A since it appears to be correct t
rue very rarely. Donâ t pay much attention on punctuation either, since they are no
t tested in the GMAT SC. By following the elimination process, eliminate the op
tions that appear awkward to you at the first instance. Sometimes, you get trick
ed by two seemingly similar answer choices. In such a case, rely on your reasoni
ng to find the best answer. It is just because one sentence appears wordy to you
, donâ t assume that it is a wrong answer. It may so happen that it is grammaticall
y correct and is the best option. However, practice, practice and practice. This
alone is the key to success.
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