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Hi, Question may sound stupid, but I would like to know the questions types of the first few, say 10, verbal questions. Is it a series of RC, then SC, ...etc...? Particularly what is the probability of first few questions being RC, CR or SC? Thanks for your response in advance.
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Hi,

Nothing is fixed you can see RC as first question as well (least probable)

for Me there was 4 SCs and then one RC and then CR.Its a mix of 3 types nothing fixed.

I am curious what you have to do with the sequence of questions?

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Hi,

Nothing is fixed you can see RC as first question as well (least probable)

for Me there was 4 SCs and then one RC and then CR.Its a mix of 3 types nothing fixed.

I am curious what you have to do with the sequence of questions?

Regards,
Abhinav
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Ok, I Understand you will be confused at the question. I find myself week at one type of questions, so if there were to appear in the beginning they may drag my score if I make mistakes. I assuming that initial few questions carry higher weightage for whatever reason
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Normally first 10 questions are crucial and you may get all 3 types of questions in the first 10 questions. There is no predefined sequence of the questions to appear.

It will be better if you try to strengthen your weak area instead of panicking. Grasp the strategies for each category and practice with individual questions and CATs. While practicing, analyze each of your answers irrespective of accuracy. Additionally, if RC is the weak area, read lot of good articles. If SC is the weak area, refresh your grammar. GMAT is a mix of sprint and marathon - you need speed and, most importantly, you need to stay calm at the same time.

Hopefully this will help you. All the best.
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Normally first 10 questions are crucial and you may get all 3 types of questions in the first 10 questions. There is no predefined sequence of the questions to appear.

It will be better if you try to strengthen your weak area instead of panicking. Grasp the strategies for each category and practice with individual questions and CATs. While practicing, analyze each of your answers irrespective of accuracy. Additionally, if RC is the weak area, read lot of good articles. If SC is the weak area, refresh your grammar. GMAT is a mix of sprint and marathon - you need speed and, most importantly, you need to stay calm at the same time.

Hopefully this will help you. All the best.
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Definitely I will give my best, but I wanted to know as in FYI!

Thanks, doe007!
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Nothing is fixed you can see RC as first question as well (least probable)

for Me there was 4 SCs and then one RC and then CR.Its a mix of 3 types nothing fixed.

I am curious what you have to do with the sequence of questions?

Regards,
Abhinav

Ok, I Understand you will be confused at the question. I find myself week at one type of questions, so if there were to appear in the beginning they may drag my score if I make mistakes. I assuming that initial few questions carry higher weightage for whatever reason
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You need to have basic working knowledge of each question type. You can get any type in the beginning but the beginning questions are easier too (assuming your target score is above 600). Since there will be 13-14 questions of each type, you need to be at least average in all 3. Hence no matter what the first few questions are, you should be able to do them easily. And, do yourself a favor - do not go with a mindset that initial questions have more weightage. Give equal weightage to each question. If you want to put in an extra min in the first few questions to build your confidence, that's fine.