Stuck while choosing options in CR

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Hey,

I often face issues in selecting the right answer after eliminating option choices in CR.
For example,  this question  where I got down to options B and D. But ended up chosing B because patients don't seek medical attention causing them to not take the drugs properly. 
I later realised in the stimulus that its about not taking the "prescribed drugs properly". This happens quite often and though I understand the stimulus and conclusion clearly I make such mistakes.

Given that I have only a couple of days before my GMAT, I was hoping to get a clear understanding on what I should focus on while answering CR questions. 
I typically get 5-6 questions wrong in CR mocks based on the mocks I've given in the past. Please do let me know at the earliest as it'll help me revise the topics efficiently.

Thanks,
SS

KarishmaB · Answer

When you picked a wrong option, you either missed something in the argument or you assumed something extra in the argument. 
So when deciding between two options, it is a good idea to go back to the argument once again and read it thoroughly (figure out exactly what the scope is)

In the example you shared, you assumed erroneously that these people with sinus infection take perxicillin and hence picked (B). Perhaps they don't visit the doctor because their infection is mild and goes away on its own. Perhaps they use home remedies to clear the infection. Perhaps they use some other off the counter drug - anything could be the case.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Might be worth taking notes of careless errors you repeatedly make. You could then look at the notes now and again to remind yourself. While reviewing questions, trying to understand why the correct answer choice was right and the other answer choices were wrong could also be helpful. Sometimes you may get more value from one question thoroughly reviewed than two questions quickly done.

CR tips

naveengmat15 · Answer

Hi try to follow the tips from reputed institutes such as egmat ttp etc 
for assumption - use negation technique
for evaluation - variance technique
for strengthen and weaken - so what formula etc

u can try TTP 1$ access for 5 days try to incorporate its methods

ANK99 · Answer

If you are confident with understanding the stimulus, just try to be more careful. Don't worry, under exam condition you will naturally be more careful and will crack the test. Believe in yourself, be confident.

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Stuck while choosing options in CR

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