CR General query

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Hello guys. In CR, I’m often able to zero down on two probable answer options out of 5 but then end up falling for the trap answer almost half of the time. Where am I going wrong? How can sort this out?

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GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Do you understand afterwards why the other answer was correct?

EducationAisle · Answer

I don't know if you realize that boiling down to the last 2 options, is also an accomplishment in itself.

Now, you just need to very critically analyze these last 2 options, before picking the right one. Even though you are right now falling for the trap answer, make sure that subsequently analyze this wrong answer and get convinced that this was indeed the wrong choice to pick! That way, the accuracy will progressively improve.

All the best Shikhar!

MohitGeat · Answer

Hi Shikhar.

I have seen this happen to many students who reached out to me for help.

One of the major reasons of this happening is not actually comprehensively comprehending what the question wants from us. We have a rough idea about what the question is all about but have to really cut through what has been said and what not. This distinction is of paramount importance in CR and can help you answer questions correctly consistently.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Shikhar22,

I have an article that I want you to check out. If you have any questions after reading it, feel free to reach out.

GMAT Critical Reasoning: 8 Essential Tips

Shikhar22 · Answer

Thank you for sharing. I’m on it.

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Shikhar22 · Answer

Hello. That seems true. Should I write down the premises or conclusion or assumptions while attempting CR or will that impede my time efficiency? Thank you.

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Shikhar22 · Answer

Yes I do. Maybe it’s my eagerness to answer as quickly as possible. When I slow down I often answer them correctly.

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Shikhar22 · Answer

This was really helpful. More so the last bit where I have been making the mistake of following my gut, for the last two probable options, just to save time. Thank you.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Shikhar22,

The Verbal section is as consistent and predictable as the Quant section is, but Verbal questions have no 'safety net' - meaning that if you make a little mistake or miss a vital piece of information, then you will convince yourself that one of the wrong answers is correct (and not realize it). In that way, the 4 wrong answers to each Verbal question will fall into certain patterns, so you CAN train how to spot those wrong answers and avoid them. In addition, proper note-taking is essential for all CR and RC prompts; your ability to predict what the correct answer will state before you look at the 5 choices can also greatly increase your Scores, so you have to train to do the proper work on every Verbal question that you face.

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What brands of CATs/mocks have you used? 
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi Shikhar22,

This often happens when you have a few gaps in your conceptual understanding or when you are not able to apply the method in the right way. When you are falling for the trap, there are two things happening:

You are eliminating the correct answer choices for the incorrect reasons 
 You are choosing the incorrect answer choice

So, you need to first understand what's making you eliminate the correct answer choice and choose the incorrect one.

Is it because you are not able to rightly identify the premise and the conclusion? 
 Is it because you are not able to pre-think in the right way? 
 Or is it because you are coming up with the wrong assumption

Introspect yourself and identify the exact reason. Once you identify this, the process becomes a lot more simple. If you face any struggle in this process, I can definitely help you with it. We could get in touch over a call and I can analyze your way of approaching questions. This way, we can narrow down the exact reason and come up with a plan of action. Meanwhile you can go through the recordings below to understand the right process of solving CR questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCrobt7hZl8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZP1tJ_e-4I

Hope it helped. You can use the below link to get in touch with me.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

My pleasure.

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