Sentence Correction performance stuck

Question

Hi,

I have been very focused on improving my sentence correction skill since I know that it is my worst weakness. I have taken 2 tests from GMAC official and Manhattan Prep, and scored 640 (V34, Q45) & 600 (V32, Q41) respectively.

In both mock exams my accuracy for SC was very low, only around 33% while during my daily timed practice I manage to get 75-90% accuracy.

Any specific suggestions on how to tackle this? Since I know that my Verbal score is really dragged down by SC (my accuracy is >75% in RC & CR)

Thanks!
Sheila

Russ19 · Answer

Hi sglriana46 , In the link below, you can see how each part of an SC is explained and how to resolve an SC in a great way. https://gmatwithcj.com/solutions-to-gma ... questions/ Hope the link helps!

PV7 · Answer

Hi,

Try if you are getting good accuracy while practising and your performance is dropping during exam, it might be you are getting anxious about time. I'd suggest to deal with that anxiety first and you'll soon start observing results.

Good luck!

nislam · Answer

Hi sglriana46, You can see some of the free Manhattan prep hour sessions. I liked how Jeff explains SC and hope that you might like his lectures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3A9YyFw-UQ Thanks!

Kushchokhani · Answer

Hi  sglriana46

For accuracy improvement in SC, you should go a bit slow during the exam and later thoroughly revise the SC concepts for which you made a mistake during practice exam.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

specific suggestions on how to tackle this? Since I know that my Verbal score is really dragged down by SC

Have suggested Manhattan Prep's 6th Edition for SC (and CR) to students. There are also some SC video tips on the GMAT Knight blog you may find helpful.

All the best.

EducationAisle · Answer

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Sheila,

Many GMATers find SC to be challenging - so you are not alone. SCs are 'technical' in nature (similar to how Geometry questions require knowledge of formulas), so you need to know the grammar/idiom rules really well (and be able to spot when they apply) to score higher in this category.

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?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks?

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?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi sglriana46,

I have a great article you can check out:

GMAT Sentence Correction: 15 Essential Tips

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

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