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Primary Purpose


Chris Lele
Lesson by Chris Lele
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The lesson focuses on identifying the primary purpose of GMAT passages, emphasizing the importance of understanding the author's intent and how to effectively discern the most accurate answer choice among options.
  • Understanding the primary purpose of a passage is crucial for answering common GMAT questions.
  • Analyzing a passage involves looking at subtle parts that reveal the author's main intent beyond the obvious.
  • The correct answer choice may not perfectly match the anticipated answer but should be the best fit among the options.
  • Evaluating answer choices requires careful consideration of each option's wording and the passage's content.
  • Practicing with passages and answer choices helps in developing the skill to quickly identify the primary purpose.
Chapters
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Understanding Primary Purpose
00:32
Analyzing Passage Details