The document discusses key concepts for sentence correction questions on the GMAT. It states that sentence correction courses often overly focus on rules rather than meaning, and that high difficulty questions test comprehension of intended meaning more than rules. It also emphasizes that understanding meaning is important from the early stages of preparation. Additionally, it says modifiers are an important sentence correction concept not usually covered in textbooks, and mastering them will help with writing correct sentences in general communication as well as on the GMAT.
The document discusses key concepts for sentence correction questions on the GMAT. It states that sentence correction courses often overly focus on rules rather than meaning, and that high difficulty questions test comprehension of intended meaning more than rules. It also emphasizes that understanding meaning is important from the early stages of preparation. Additionally, it says modifiers are an important sentence correction concept not usually covered in textbooks, and mastering them will help with writing correct sentences in general communication as well as on the GMAT.
The document discusses key concepts for sentence correction questions on the GMAT. It states that sentence correction courses often overly focus on rules rather than meaning, and that high difficulty questions test comprehension of intended meaning more than rules. It also emphasizes that understanding meaning is important from the early stages of preparation. Additionally, it says modifiers are an important sentence correction concept not usually covered in textbooks, and mastering them will help with writing correct sentences in general communication as well as on the GMAT.
• Sentence correction courses often commit the mistake of over-
emphasizing on the, so called, 'rules'. SC questions, especially the high difficulty ones, test a lot more than just the rules and the emphasis is on testing a candidate's ability to comprehend the intended meaning. Right in the initial stage of your preparation, you must understand the value of 'Meaning' in sentence correction. MODIFIERS
• A key sentence correction concept that is generally not taught in
school textbooks. Mastering this great concept will not only make your job easy on GMAT but also enable you to write correct, coherent sentences in your general communication.