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29 Nov 2011, 13:59
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I have read so much about GMAC phasing out Idioms from GMAT over the last few months. Also, I read an official statement from GMAC stating that they in fact started the process as early as August. I am planning to take the test in January. I have gone through the whole Manhattan SC guide except for the Idioms chapter. Everytime I open the chapter to complete it, I can't help by wonder if I am wasting time trying to memorize all the idioms and might end up not seeing any questions based on them.
Laziness is only one part of the problem. Since idioms do deviate from grammar rules, and I have spent so much time studying all the rules from earlier chapters, am I not going to unlearn some of the stuff I learned and end up confusing myself even more if I try to memorize whats seems like a 1000 Idioms from the book?
I would appreciate some advice from the experts and recent test takers on what my plan should be for Idioms.
Laziness is only one part of the problem. Since idioms do deviate from grammar rules, and I have spent so much time studying all the rules from earlier chapters, am I not going to unlearn some of the stuff I learned and end up confusing myself even more if I try to memorize whats seems like a 1000 Idioms from the book?
I would appreciate some advice from the experts and recent test takers on what my plan should be for Idioms.
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30 Nov 2011, 11:46
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GMAC has stated that the test will no longer test American idioms. However, the test will continue to have and test English language idioms that are not specifically American. The objective of course is to make sure that test takers who are not American and therefore not familiar with American idioms are not unfairly penalized.
Net-net, if you are aiming for a high score, (still) doing up those idioms would be a good idea. If, however, you are willing to take a chance (and miss an odd question for saving the effort), then feel free to skip them. In any case, idiom based questions will be few so it will not be a major factor on the exam either way.
Net-net, if you are aiming for a high score, (still) doing up those idioms would be a good idea. If, however, you are willing to take a chance (and miss an odd question for saving the effort), then feel free to skip them. In any case, idiom based questions will be few so it will not be a major factor on the exam either way.
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Thanks GyanOne. I guess I will familiarize myself with Idioms but will not waste too much mind-space (I might have made that word up:-) to memorize all the Idioms. Its just my plan though. Hope this wont hurt me too much
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