Strategy - Ideal vs. Best Answer
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Sentence Correction - Intro (No SC on Focus edition)
Summary
The essence of tackling Sentence Correction on the GMAT involves distinguishing between the ideal and the best answer from the given options, focusing on error-free but not necessarily perfect expressions.
- The goal in Sentence Correction is to find the best answer among the options, not the ideal or most perfect answer.
- A correct answer must be free from grammar, logic, and diction or idiom errors; these are non-negotiable standards.
- Rhetorical construction introduces shades of gray into Sentence Correction, requiring flexibility beyond black and white standards.
- It's important to be open to different correct ways of expressing an idea and not be overly attached to one's own version of the ideal answer.
- The best answer is the one that is grammatically correct and most effective among the choices, even if it's not the ideal way to convey the information.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Ideal vs. Best Answers
00:46
Non-negotiable Standards in Sentence Correction
01:09
The Role of Rhetorical Construction
02:05
Flexibility and Adjusting Expectations