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Sentence Correction Issue [#permalink] Sentence Correction Issue   03 Jul 2021, 10:48
Hello Everyone!

I just have a doubt that I am unable to shake.

In the GMAT SC, there are multiple times when we are confused to select between similar sounding words.

For ex- That Vs Which, Due Vs Because, If Vs Whether, Like Vs Such As, Between Vs Among.

Can someone help me out with an exhaustive list of all such scenarios, so that I can make a list and unserstand them all?

Most times I get my answer wrong, beacuse I end up picking the wrong word.

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.
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Re: Sentence Correction Issue [#permalink] Sentence Correction Issue   03 Jul 2021, 18:41
Picking out all such words would be quite hard as there are a lot of them, but one thing I can say is that there are subtle meaning difference in all of them which you need to figure out. Maybe an expert can help you with this try dropping a messege to an expert
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Re: Sentence Correction Issue [#permalink] Sentence Correction Issue   04 Jul 2021, 00:03
As already pointed out, list is very long. but i guess you already know the most common words. To understand usage it is important to understand the context of the sentence. I too am working on this..

Hope we get the usage of such words soon.. All the best..
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Re: Sentence Correction Issue [#permalink] Sentence Correction Issue   04 Jul 2021, 05:07
Hey AP130696

You can either spot differences where the terms are used and in which context, but I think that would not be efficient way as those terms you’ve mentioned might not just have single use, it can be used differently too!

You’ve mentioned that/which .. okay that is restrictive and which is non-restrictive modifier but “that” is also used to introduce subordinate clause!

All these terms have clearly specified usage. If you learn grammar what’s tested in GMAT, you will be able to spot difference among these terms.. as these terms, where they are used, can provide different meanings.

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Re: Sentence Correction Issue [#permalink] Sentence Correction Issue   04 Jul 2021, 16:24
A quick one to explain is Between vs Among

Between is used when discussing two parties/entities.
Among is used when discussing 3 or more parties/entities.
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