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Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert

Summary
Concision is a critical aspect of effective communication, especially in the context of the GMAT sentence correction, where expressing ideas succinctly is highly valued.
  • Concision involves delivering messages in as few words as possible, which is essential in the fast-paced modern business world.
  • Using verb forms instead of adjectives or nouns makes language more direct, powerful, and concise.
  • Eliminating redundancy and unnecessary wordiness improves both the logical structure and brevity of sentences.
  • Specific examples illustrate how sentences can be significantly shortened without losing their meaning.
  • Practical tips include being wary of wordy phrases and preferring verb forms for their conciseness and directness.
Chapters
00:00
The Importance of Concision
00:46
Verb Forms Over Nouns and Adjectives
01:25
Eliminating Redundancy
02:36
Practical Examples of Concision
05:57
Summary and Tips for GMAT Sentence Correction

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