{"id":32492,"date":"2022-12-31T12:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T07:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=32492"},"modified":"2026-01-25T01:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T20:04:08","slug":"gmat-sentence-correction-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT Sentence Correction &#8211; What does it test? 25 GMAT SC Practice Questions included"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">26<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>GMAT Sentence Correction questions account for nearly 40% of the total questions asked in the GMAT verbal section. But if you are among the folks wondering how difficult is GMAT Sentence correction, you are not alone! GMAT SC is a tricky topic and takes time and effort to understand, but mastering it is the key to scoring a V40+ on GMAT Verbal. However, understanding it can be made easy through a meaning-based approach.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-065db1b2-f8f9-4bdd-8a37-33f2858950fc\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium ub-button-flex-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Free GMAT SC Questions<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions.jpg\" alt=\"GMAT Sentence correction questions\" class=\"wp-image-32499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions-768x389.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you have decided to take some time out and decode the enigma called GMAT Sentence Correction, welcome! In this article, we shall cover all the basics of sentence correction for GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, GMAT Sentence Correction (GMAT SC) requires you to put on your \u201cdetective hat\u201d. Just as detectives solve their cases by making intricate logical connections between different pieces of evidence, visualizing the crime, and using their subject matter knowledge, so do test takers an Sentence correction question by making logical connections between different parts of a sentence, visualizing the meaning, and using their knowledge of standard English.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-1-v1-2.png\" alt=\"GMAT Sentence Corrections practice\" class=\"wp-image-37352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-1-v1-2.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-1-v1-2-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>If you are planning to take the GMAT, we can help you with a personalized study plan and give you access to quality online content to prepare. Write to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:acethegmat@e-gmat.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acethegmat@e-gmat.com<\/a>. We are the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatclub<\/a> with more than 2500 reviews. <\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em>Why don\u2019t you <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">take a free trial<\/a>&nbsp;and judge it for yourself?<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-9231adf2-e3f4-4478-a275-6125ad0b1f71\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Get free prep resources<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Take a free mock<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As per the Official Guide, the GMAT SC tests our language proficiency in the following ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Correct expression: A correct sentence needs to be grammatically and structurally sound.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Effective expression: An effective sentence expresses an idea or a relationship clearly and concisely.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Proper diction: An effective sentence also has the right choice and use of words.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more? GMAT SC accounts for almost one-third of your verbal score. So, if you have that target score of 700+, you can do anything but take this sub-section lightly!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrigued much? This is just the beginning. Read on as we decipher what the GMAT SC is all about. In this article, we shall discuss some of the basic questions related to Sentence correction in GMAT- what it really is, what it tests and what it doesn\u2019t, and why does it test what it tests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 id=\"0-outline-of-the-article-\">OUTLINE OF THE ARTICLE:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-55a302dd-eb68-452f-96b9-6782f572d727\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Points discussed in the article:<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#1-1-will-reading-this-article-make-a-difference-gmat-sentence-correction\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. Will reading this article make a difference?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#2-2-structure-of-a-gmat-sentence-correction-question\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. Structure of a GMAT Sentence Correction Question<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#3-3-types-of-errors-in-gmat-sentence-correction-questions\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. Types of errors in GMAT Sentence Correction Questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#5-31-subject-verb-error-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.1 Subject-Verb Error&nbsp;<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#6-subject-verb-must-make-sense-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subject-verb must make sense:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#7-subject-verb-must-agree-in-number-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subject-Verb must agree in number:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#8-32-verb-tense-error-in-gmat-sentence-correction-questions\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.2 Verb Tense Error<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#9-33-pronoun-antecedent-agreement-error-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.3 Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Error&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#10-34-modifier-error-in-gmat-sc\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.4 Modifier Error<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#11-35-parallelism-error-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.5 Parallelism Error&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#12-36-comparison-error-in-gmat-sentence-correction\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.6 Comparison Error<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#13-37-idiomatic-error-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.7 Idiomatic Error&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#14-38-meaning-error-in-gmat-sc\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.8 Meaning Error<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#15-39-other-errors-gmat-sc-questions\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3.9 Other Errors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#16-4-what-does-the-sentence-correction-in-gmat-not-test\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. What does the Sentence Correction in GMAT not test?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#23-5-why-the-gmat-tests-sentence-correction\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. Why the GMAT tests Sentence Correction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#24-6-conclusion\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#25-25-gmat-sentence-correction-questions\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. 25 GMAT Sentence Correction Practice Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-sentence-correction-questions\/#76-faqs-gmat-sentence-correction-questions\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQs &#8211; GMAT Sentence Correction questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-1-will-reading-this-article-make-a-difference-gmat-sentence-correction\">1. Will reading this article make a difference? | GMAT Sentence Correction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why should you trust us or anything we say? Well, for the simple reason that we have delivered more success than any of our competitors. We have 2600+  <a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">reviews on the GMAT club<\/a>, which is a well-known online community for GMAT aspirants. That puts us leaps and bounds ahead of our closest competitor, who has only 600 5-star reviews on the GMAT Club. We also have the highest number of success story interviews on YouTube. This bears witness to the fact that our methods have indeed come a long way in helping our students achieve a high GMAT score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our flagship GMAT SC course has helped students hit their target scores, no matter what their starting ability was. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/ram-scored-730-on-gmat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Ram got a 730 on the GMAT<\/a> in his very first attempt and aced the SC section by using the meaning-based approach. <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/750-gmat-score-admits-from-columbia-and-michigan-ross-aayush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Aayush<\/a> was able to score a whopping 750 in his 3<sup>rd<\/sup> attempt by using a structured approach to solving SC questions, rather than relying on his \u2018ear and gut instincts\u2019 as he did in his first two attempts, before going through the e-GMAT course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students vouch for our unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2XdJ8BrkNtk&amp;ab_channel=e-GMAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Meaning-based Approach<\/a> to Sentence Correction! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aH3QphmkmtA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Hear from our students Pooja, Aayush, and Vaik how it helped them ace SC<\/a>. What is even more interesting is how this approach works wonders for non-native speakers. <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-score-750-gmat-non-natives-success-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Rohan overcame his weakness in English<\/a> by learning and applying the e-GMAT approach and scored a 750!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aH3QphmkmtA&amp;ab_channel=e-GMAT&amp;rel=0\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-2.1-1.png\" alt=\"GMAT sentence correction rules\" class=\"wp-image-37359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-2.1-1.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-2.1-1-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-2-structure-of-a-gmat-sentence-correction-question\">2. Structure of a GMAT Sentence Correction Question<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us start with the most basic of basic questions. What does a GMAT Sentence Correction question look like?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a sample of an SC question from the Official guide:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-3-1.png\" alt=\"GMAT sentence correction practice questions &amp; complete study guide 2022\" class=\"wp-image-37368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-3-1.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-3-1-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Every SC question consists of two components: A sentence, part or all of which is underlined and five answer choices, each a way of phrasing the underlined portion.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The underlined portion of the sentence may contain grammatical and logical errors, which we will discuss in section 3. Answer choice <strong>A<\/strong> repeats the original underlined portion. The other four answer choices are each a different phrasing of the original underlined portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your job is pretty simple: pick the alternative that best expresses the author\u2019s intent and that is clear, exact, and free of errors. It must also minimize awkwardness, ambiguity, and redundancy. Select answer choice <strong>A<\/strong> if the original sentence is correct as is. If not, select the most pertinent answer choice among <strong>B, C, D, and E<\/strong>. Remember, there is only one correct choice for each question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy<\/strong>: Though you must rectify only the underlined portion of the sentence, do not forget about the non-underlined portion! Ensure that you pay close attention to how the underlined portion connects to the other parts of the sentence.<em>&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus<\/strong>:<em> <\/em>Do not read option A while going through the answer choices as you have already read the underlined portion of the original sentence. This will save you quite a bit of time in the test environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-faff4003-e011-4f7a-9e88-988b777f670a\">\n\n\n<p>Before you proceed further, here is a quick quiz to determine your current SC abilities and get a feel of the official SC questions tested on the GMAT SC. 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Types of errors in GMAT Sentence Correction Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As explained in the previous section, every GMAT SC question tests your ability to evaluate a given sentence for any grammatical and meaning errors and to resolve them, if any.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice of assigning each error you encounter in GMAT SC to a specific type during your preparation helps you big time in identifying errors quickly when the clock is ticking against you during the exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-6-1.png\" alt=\"Types of Errors in Sentence Correction\" class=\"wp-image-37380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-6-1.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-6-1-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We at e-GMAT have done our homework and have simplified and compartmentalized the various errors you encounter in GMAT SC so that you don\u2019t have to lose sleep over it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: Most sentences in SC have 2-3 different types of errors in them. You will occasionally find a sentence which has no error in it, but in such situations the answer choices introduce 2 to 3 errors of their own. There are very few SC questions that have only one error in&nbsp; them.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-gmat-sentence-correction-error-types\">GMAT Sentence Correction &#8211; Error types:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Subject-Verb Error<\/li><li>Verb tense error<\/li><li>Pronoun- antecedent agreement error<\/li><li>Modifier error<\/li><li>Parallelism error<\/li><li>Comparison error<\/li><li>Idiomatic error<\/li><li>Meaning error<\/li><li>Other errors<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk about each of them in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-31-subject-verb-error-\">3.1 Subject-Verb Error&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get into the errors pertaining to subjects and verbs, let us first understand what a subject and a verb is. Consider this sentence:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Jack<\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\"> runs<\/span> on the beach.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above sentence is about \u201cJack.\u201d Therefore, he is the main topic of the sentence and the doer of the action that follows. He is the \u201csubject\u201d of the sentence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The action that the subject <em>Jack <\/em>does is \u201cruns.\u201d Therefore, \u201cruns\u201d is the verb in this sentence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be multiple subjects and multiple verbs in a sentence. The important point to note is that we must associate every subject with a verb and vice versa. Otherwise, the sentence won\u2019t make sense. Also, a singular subject must be associated with a singular verb, and a plural subject must be associated with a plural verb.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we are clear about what the subjects and the verbs are, let us jump right into the errors related to Subjects and Verbs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"6-subject-verb-must-make-sense-\"><br><br><strong>Subject-verb must make sense:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider this sentence:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>The manufacturer<\/em><em> <\/em><em>guarantees<\/em><em> that the <\/em><em>silky red dress <\/em><em>with a silver buckle <\/em><em>will not corrode.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Something seems off in the above sentence. The author intends to say that the silver buckle will not corrode, but the way the sentence is written, it conveys the meaning that the silky red dress will not corrode, This <strong>does not make sense<\/strong> because a dress cannot corrode! We can correct this sentence by rewording it as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The manufacturer guarantees that the silver buckle on the silky red dress will not corrode.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"7-subject-verb-must-agree-in-number-\"><strong>Subject-Verb must agree in number:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now consider this sentence:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>The current <\/em><em>costs<\/em><em> <\/em><em>has created<\/em><em> a good opportunity.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the above sentence is incorrect. The subject of the sentence, the plural noun \u201ccosts\u201d, uses a singular verb or action \u201chas created.\u201d Therefore, the subject and the verb <strong>do not agree in number.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>So, there you go: the subject and the verb must make sense, and they must agree in number. Any sentence in the SC section that violates these conventions will fall under the category of Subject Verb error.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy<\/strong>: The subjects and verbs are the backbones upon which the entire sentence relies. If you are just starting out with your SC journey, we strongly suggest that you first master the skill of identifying subjects and their corresponding verbs. Doing so will take you a long way in your SC journey.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-32-verb-tense-error-in-gmat-sentence-correction-questions\">3.2 Verb Tense Error&nbsp;in GMAT Sentence Correction Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of error has got everything to do with the three main time frames in the English language: the past, the present and the future, and their sub \u2013tenses a.k.a. \u201caspects\u201d. Simple right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now mix these tenses up in a sentence and add a pinch of <strong>Conditionals<\/strong> and top the whole thing up with a bit of <strong>Subjunctives,<\/strong> and you have got yourself a sentence horrifying enough to keep you awake at night, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-8.png\" alt=\"Verb Tense Error in SC\" class=\"wp-image-37404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-8.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-8-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, not quite. That would happen only if you do not get the basics right. So, let\u2019s start with that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The underlying principle behind identifying any verb-tense error is to be crystal clear about the time frame in which each and every event in the sentence occurs. This is where you should put on your logical thinking hats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us see this in action with a simple example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Amy <\/em><strong><em>had gone to sleep<\/em><\/strong><em> when the <\/em><strong><em>phone rang.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This sentence conveys the meaning that by the time the phone rang, Amy had already gone to sleep.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now consider this slight tweak in the sentence:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Amy<\/em><strong><em> went to sleep<\/em><\/strong><em> when the phone <\/em><strong><em>rang.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This sentence coveys the meaning that Amy went to slept at the exact time the phone rang.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how a change in the time frame of Amy\u2019s sleeping changes the entire meaning of the sentence. Identifying this difference is critical while solving SC questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let us crank it up a notch and bring in the concept of conditionals. A conditional sentence takes application of tenses to a whole different level. It introduces us to the world of real and unreal ideas through various constructions, such as if-then, would, etc. For example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A. If I went to work, I took my phone with me.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>B. If I went to work, I wouldn\u2019t have an office at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentence A conveys a past truth, whereas sentence B conveys a hypothetical idea in the present. The first tells us something I always did whenever I went to work. But the second implies that I don\u2019t go to work. That&#8217;s why I have an office at home. If I went to work, I wouldn\u2019t have an office at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we have the moods of verbs, a less-known concept of grammar. Moods of verbs indicate how the overall sentence is viewed or perceived. GMAT SC\u2019s favourite mood is the Subjunctive, the mood that is used to convey hypothetical ideas. A common usage of the subjunctive is in sentences that convey suggestions, recommendations, or advice against things being practised. For example,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>The Supreme Court ordered that sale and consumption of alcohol <\/em><strong><em>be <\/em><\/strong><em>banned across the country.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how the sentence above uses the subjunctive form \u2018be\u2019 and not \u2018is\u2019 or even \u2018should be\u2019 to convey something that should be brought into practice throughout the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have just scratched the surface here! Obviously, there are different levels to any skill. No matter whether you are dealing with conditionals, subjunctives, or plain and simple tenses, if you want to do well in GMAT SC, you must be able to identify the time frame of every event and the impact of change in tense on the meaning of the sentence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy<\/strong>: Ensure that you cover the three main tenses in the English language along with the concepts of conditional constructions and subjunctives to master the verb tense errors on the GMAT.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-33-pronoun-antecedent-agreement-error-\">3.3 Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Error&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-9-1.png\" alt=\"Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement\" class=\"wp-image-37418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-9-1.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-9-1-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Looking for a good GMAT course for SC preparation? 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For example, consider this sentence from the Official guide:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>John<\/em><\/strong><em> loves exercising, so <\/em><strong><em>they<\/em><\/strong><em> go to the gym daily.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the above sentence, the plural pronoun \u201cthey\u201d refers to the singular noun \u201cJohn\u201d. Therefore, there is a pronoun-antecedent number agreement error. We must use the singular pronoun \u201che\u201d so that the pronoun agrees with the noun \u201cJohn\u201d in gender,&nbsp; number, person, and function.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there should be no scope for ambiguity with regards to the antecedent of a pronoun. A pronoun must clearly and unambiguously refer to its antecedent. For example, consider this Official sentence:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>The Eastern State Penitentiary was established in 1822 by <\/em><strong><em>reformers<\/em><\/strong><em> advocating that <\/em><strong><em>prisoners <\/em><\/strong><em>be held in <\/em><strong><em>solitary confinement and hard labor<\/em><\/strong><em> so as to reform <\/em><strong><em>them<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the reference of the pronoun \u201cthem\u201d is ambiguous. It could refer to \u201creformers,\u201d \u201cprisoners,\u201d or even \u201csolitary confinement and hard labor!\u201d We can correct the sentence as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Eastern State Penitentiary was established in 1822 by reformers advocating solitary confinement and hard labor as the means to reform <\/em><strong><em>prisoners<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy:<\/strong> It is not necessary that an antecedent always appear before a pronoun. The antecedent of a pronoun can appear much later in the sentence. For example:&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Although it is a big firm, ABC Corporation rarely recruits from top colleges.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the pronoun \u201cit\u201d appears before the antecedent \u201cABC Corporation.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"10-34-modifier-error-in-gmat-sc\">3.4 Modifier Error&nbsp;in GMAT SC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>The Modifier Error is the king of all the error types tested in GMAT SC! <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most students dread this error type, but there is no escape from it because it is also one of the most frequently tested error types in GMAT SC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Modifier is a word or a group of words that gives additional information about another word, group of words, or a sentence. More often than not, the errors belonging to this category are \u201cmisplaced modifier\u201d errors. What this means is that the modifier is placed incorrectly in the sentence such that it doesn\u2019t&nbsp; modify the intended entity. All you must do is move the modifier to the correct position <em>et voila!<\/em> you have corrected the modifier error (along with a bit of other possible minor tinkering of course!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a demonstration of how to correct the misplaced modifier error in the given Official GMAT SC question:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Studying skeletons unearthed near Rome, DNA evidence<\/em><\/strong><em> was recovered by scientists, who were able to deduce from this\u202fthat an epidemic of malaria struck in the empire\u2019s waning days.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sentence, the modifier \u201cstudying skeletons near Rome\u201d incorrectly modifies \u201cDNA evidence.\u201d How can DNA evidence study the skeletons? Logically, the given modifier must modify \u201cscientists.\u201d This error can be corrected as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Scientists studying skeletons unearthed near Rome <\/em><\/strong><em>recovered DNA evidence from which they were able to deduce that an epidemic of malaria struck in the empire\u2019s waning days.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-11.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-11-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another modifier error tested in SC is the dangling modifier error. This error is exactly what the word \u201cdangling\u201d means. The modifier just dangles in the sentence without referring to anything in the sentence. Consider this official question for example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Without adequate amounts of sleep, people&#8217;s newly acquired skills and also\u202f new factual information may not get properly encoded into their memory circuits.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The modifier \u201cwithout adequate amounts of sleep\u201d does not point to anything in this sentence. Logically, it must modify \u201cpeople\u201d, but the word \u201cpeople\u201d is not present in the sentence. All we have in the sentence is \u201cpeople\u2019s skills\u201d. Therefore, the given modifier is dangling. We can correct this error as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If people do not get adequate amounts of sleep, newly acquired skills and even new factual information may not get properly encoded into their memory circuits.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Point to note<\/strong>: Modifiers is a vast topic on the GMAT SC, and you might get confused what to study and what not to study. To make your life easier, here is a list of the type of modifiers you should definitely cover:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Adjectives,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Adverbs,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>verb-ing modifiers (modifying nouns and actions),&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>verb-ed modifiers (modifying nouns and actions),&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>relative pronoun modifiers, and&nbsp;<\/li><li>noun+noun modifiers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"11-35-parallelism-error-\">3.5 Parallelism Error&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entities that perform the same function in a sentence must be parallel. Entities in a list are, hence, parallel entities. A sentence often contains a list of various elements such as words, phrases, or clauses. These elements must be consistent or \u201cparallel\u201d with one another in terms of logic and grammar. That is what the concept of parallelism entails. The test makers introduce parallelism errors in the sentence by making one or more elements of the list inconsistent in terms of logic and grammar.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a small exercise for you. Solve this question from the Official guide that tests parallelism:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-12.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-12-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Try out our Free Trial today and get access to 10+ hours of free interactive video lessons, 400+ GMAT-like questions, and AI-drive tools that help you track your progress. We are the most reviewed GMAT Preparation company on the GMAT Club, with 2500 reviews!<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-0911d765-0b11-48e2-987b-3ab13ba00ba0\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Get free prep resources<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/take-sigma-x-mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M246.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L178.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C47.63 444.9 55.81 448 64 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C259.1 266.1 259.1 245.9 246.6 233.4zM438.6 233.4l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.75-12.5-45.25 0s-12.5 32.75 0 45.25L370.8 256l-137.4 137.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C239.6 444.9 247.8 448 256 448s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375l160-160C451.1 266.1 451.1 245.9 438.6 233.4z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Take a free mock<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The correct answer for this question is option <strong>B<\/strong>. Kudos to you if you got it right! But do not fret if you did not. This is just the beginning of your SC journey. Let us see how to go about solving this question.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meaning of the sentence is quite clear: travellers from Earth to Mars would have to do four different things. However, the two of the actions mentioned (avoid large doses of radiation and contend with chemically reactive Martian soil) are not consistent with the other two in the original sentence. Therefore, the sentence has a parallelism error. We can correct this error by making all the four entities parallel as done in the correct answer choice B.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy<\/strong>: Watch out for words such as and, either\/or, not only\/but also, but, etc. They indicate the presence of parallelism<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"12-36-comparison-error-in-gmat-sentence-correction\">3.6 Comparison Error&nbsp;in GMAT Sentence Correction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sentence may contain a comparison or contrast between two or more elements. Comparison, in a way, is also a test of parallelism because the elements being compared must be grammatically and logically parallel to one another. For starters, the test makers introduce comparison errors by making an illogical comparison. The popular saying \u201c<em>apples and oranges\u201d applies perfectly here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-13-1.png\" alt=\"Comparison Error\" class=\"wp-image-37429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-13-1.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-13-1-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a classic official example of the same:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Unlike <\/em><strong><em>the virginal<\/em><\/strong><em>, whose single set of strings runs parallel to the front edge of the instrument, <\/em><strong><em>the harpsichord\u2019s several sets of strings<\/em><\/strong><em> are placed at right angles to its front edge.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the sentence intends to present contrast between the two instruments, virginal and harpsichord, the sentence is written in such a way that it presents an illogical comparison between the virginal and the sets of strings of the harpsichord. We can correct this sentence by presenting a contrast between the two instruments as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Unlike <\/em><strong><em>the virginal<\/em><\/strong><em>, which has a single set of strings that run parallel to the front edge of the instrument, <\/em><strong><em>the harpsichord<\/em><\/strong><em> has several sets of strings placed at right angles to its front edge.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving further, the test makers could even present you with a case of ambiguous comparison. For instance,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Joe likes the pizza more than John.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above sentence is ambiguous: Does Joe like the pizza more than he likes John? Or does Joe like the pizza more than John likes the pizza?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can eliminate the ambiguity by re-phrasing the sentence in the following ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Joe likes the pizza more than John does.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><li><em>Joe likes the pizza more than he likes John.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bingo! We have corrected the comparison error! Both the sentences above present valid comparisons respectively, even though the first is more likely the intended meaning. Under normal circumstances and unless specified explicitly, a person wouldn\u2019t like a pizza more than another person. The GMAT expects you to bring this understanding to the table.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy<\/strong>: Be on the lookout for words such as like, as, than, compared to, different from, etc. They indicate the presence of comparison in a sentence.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"13-37-idiomatic-error-\">3.7 Idiomatic Error&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a small exercise for you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the sentences that are incorrect:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-14-1.png\" alt=\"Idiomatic Error \" class=\"wp-image-37435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-14-1.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-14-1-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Only sentence 2 above is correct. Both sentences 1 and 3 are wrong. It is incorrect to say \u201cso much fun as\u201d in sentence 1. The correct expression is \u201cas much fun as.\u201d Similarly, it is incorrect to say \u201cAt average\u201d in sentence 3. The correct expression is \u201cOn average.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is where it gets interesting: Can you think of any earthly reason why the expressions written in boldface in sentences 1 and 3 are wrong?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I bet my bottom dollar that you cannot! That is because this is simply how we do things in English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Such expressions, which consist of ordinary words but whose meaning cannot be inferred from the meanings of their component parts, are called idioms. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To communicate effectively in English, it is important to be aware of these standard expressions. Therefore, such expressions are extensively tested on the GMAT SC. The test makers introduce an idiomatic error by replacing one of the component words &#8211; usually a preposition &#8211; of standard expressions with an incorrect one; and you are often expected to identify such errors in answer choices that are otherwise free of grammatical errors, making such questions even more difficult to solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy<\/strong>: The idioms in the English language are so numerous that it is impossible to list them all. So don\u2019t even try! The best way to learn idioms is by reading and practicing.That being said, ensure that you cover the frequently tested idioms on the GMAT during your preparation. These include:&nbsp;<\/p><p>Idioms related to as, so, and, or\/nor, not&nbsp;<\/p><p>Idioms related to quantities&nbsp;<\/p><p>Usage of due to vs because of&nbsp;<\/p><p>Idioms of comparison&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"14-38-meaning-error-in-gmat-sc\">3.8 Meaning Error&nbsp;in GMAT SC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>A perfect sentence is one that communicates a clear meaning in the most succinct and direct way and is clear of any grammatical errors. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning errors are introduced in a sentence by using wrong words, making the sentence awkward, or presenting an ambiguous meaning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right usage of words, or Diction, is very important to communicate the right meaning. Diction errors are introduced in a sentence by using the incorrect part of speech, the wrong quantifying words, incorrect prepositions, etc. For example, consider these two sentences:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Currently, builders do not have <\/em><strong><em>many<\/em><\/strong><em> incentive to build huge mansions.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><li><em>I was <\/em><strong><em>ease<\/em><\/strong><em> able to figure out the solution to the given problem.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the above sentences are incorrect. In the first sentence, the uncountable noun \u2018incentive\u2019 has been modified by \u2018many\u2019 instead of \u2018much\u2019, whereas in the second sentence, the verb \u2018was able\u2019 has been modified by the adjective \u2018ease\u2019 instead of the adverb \u2018easily\u2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhetoric is the art of using language in speech or writing in a special way that facilitates comprehension and even influences people. When the GMAT says that it tests us on Rhetorical Construction, it refers to eloquence. A sentence could be grammatically, idiomatically, and even logically sound, but still be vague and awkward. Take a look at the following examples taken from the Official Guide:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Expectedly, the goodness of her doing the job was considerable.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><li><em>Her hope was for other solar systems\u2019 planets\u2019 possible human exploration<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above sentences are technically correct, but they\u2019re immensely confusing. This is how we put them rhetorically, respectively:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>As expected, she did the job very well.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><li><em>She hoped that humans would be able to explore some of the planets in other solar systems<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, in GMAT SC, you will sometimes find a sentence whose meaning is ambiguous. The best way to go about this type of error is to infer all the possible logical meanings from the context and select the option that conveys one of the possible meanings clearly and unambiguously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>700 scorer\u2019s strategy<\/strong>: Some people fall into the trap that a shorter answer choice is a safer bet than a longer choice. Such guesses can be dangerous and unwarranted. Always eliminate an answer choice for the right reasons.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"15-39-other-errors-gmat-sc-questions\">3.9 Other Errors &#8211; GMAT SC questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have covered the majority of the errors that you would encounter in SC in the above nine categories. However, there are few additional types of errors you must be aware of, such as sentence fragments, punctuation and linkage errors, and run on sentences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sentence fragments<\/em>, as the term indicates, are parts of a sentence that do not function as intended because of a missing verb or a missing subject. Consider this official sentence for example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>The foundation works to strengthen local and regional agricultural markets and <\/em><strong><em>cooperating with governments to improve access for farmers to productive resources such as land and credit.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The intended meaning of the sentence is that the foundation does two things: works to strengthen markets and cooperates with the governments. However, the portion in the boldface is a sentence fragment and has a missing verb. We can correct this error by converting the word \u201ccooperating\u201d to the verb \u201ccooperates\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Punctuation and linkage errors<\/em> occur when the elements present in a list are not connected properly or when the different parts of a sentence are connected incorrectly. For example, here\u2019s an official sentence with a punctuation error in it. Can you spot it?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;<em>As a baby emerges from the darkness of the womb, its rudimentary sense of vision would be rated about 20\/500; qualifying it to be legally blind if an adult.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a classic case of the incorrect use of a semi-colon! We need to use a comma instead of a semicolon in the above sentence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <em>run on sentence<\/em> occurs when two complete sentences (A complete sentence is the one which has at least one subject-verb pair) are connected without proper punctuation or connecting words. For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>The task was challenging, the reward was worth it.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Two sentences are improperly connected using just a comma. To connect the two sentences, we must use a proper connecting word such as \u201cbut\u201d along with the comma.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a quick summary of all the errors for your reference:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-17-1.png\" alt=\"Errors in SC\" class=\"wp-image-37480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-17-1.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-17-1-236x300.png 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>So, there you go! The above are all the different error types that you will encounter in GMAT SC. We at e-GMAT have designed our course modules in such a way that we systematically teach the concepts related to each error type, one module after the other in the same order as explained above. 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What does the Sentence Correction in GMAT not test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The English language is very vast, and it gets even more complicated when we add the nuances of local variations in the language and ever-evolving technical jargon. It is impossible to learn anything and everything under the sun! Thankfully, the GMAT has set boundaries, within which it tests one\u2019s ability. As per the Official guide, here are the things that are NOT tested on GMAT SC, :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-18-v2.png\" alt=\"GMAT SC Tests Facts\" class=\"wp-image-37431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-18-v2.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-18-v2-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"17-41-stylistic-variations\">4.1 Stylistic Variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not expected to choose between different forms of words that have the same function and meaning. For example: While\/Whilst, until\/till etc. You are also not expected to judge conventions of punctuation that vary from region to region or are matters of pure style. For example, according to the OG, you will not be asked to judge whether a comma should be placed inside or outside a closing quotation mark, whether emphasis should be indicated by italics or whether an apostrophe should be inserted before the \u201cs\u201d in a non-plural word (ABCs vs. ABC\u2019s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"18-42-stiltedly-formal-rules-of-grammar\">4.2 Stiltedly Formal Rules Of Grammar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people advise the usage of subject pronouns (I, you, she, he, we etc.) in both the subject and object case with the verb \u201cto be.\u201d For instance, <em>It is I who laughed.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It is me who laughed.<\/em>&nbsp;According to this rule, the 1<sup>st<\/sup> sentence is correct, and the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> is incorrect. GMAT SC stays away from such stiltedly formal rules of grammar. You are not expected to eliminate any answer choice based on the above reason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"19-43-controversial-grammar-rules\">4.3 Controversial Grammar Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GMAT SC stays away from controversial grammatical rules such as usage of which vs that in restrictive contexts (Restrictive contexts in very simple terms, are when commas do NOT appear before the that\/which modifiers).&nbsp; As far as the GMAT is concerned, both the below sentences given in the Official guide are correct:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Laws <\/em><strong><em>which<\/em><\/strong><em> have been repealed are no longer enforced.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><li><em>Laws <\/em><strong><em>that<\/em><\/strong><em> have been repealed are no longer enforced.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another example is of the split infinitive. Infinitives, or to-verb phrases, are phrases beginning with \u2018to\u2019 followed by a verb in its first form. For example: to eat, to sleep, etc. Some people object to placing an adverb between \u201cto\u201d and \u2018the verb\u2019. For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>To finally bake <\/em><\/strong><em>the cake.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, <em>finally <\/em>is placed inside the to-verb phrase \u201cto bake.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not expect to see SC questions for which the deciding factor is whether the writer adheres to the above objection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"20-44-archaic-diction-jargon-or-buzzwords\">4.4 Archaic Diction, Jargon, or Buzzwords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Archaic words such as \u201cthou,\u201d \u201cshalt,\u201d \u201cmaketh\u201d sound great in a Shakespearean play, but you are not expected to correct such words or understand that they can be paraphrased as something else. For example, as given in the Official guide, <em>you are not expected to know that \u201cskint\u201d can be paraphrased as \u201clacking resources.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you are not expected to know highly specialized technical jargon, buzzwords, and obsolete forms of idiomatic expression. You will also not be expected to know whether a highly specialised term, say FMCG (Fast moving consumer <strong>goods<\/strong>), takes a plural or a singular verb.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"21-45-aesthetic-or-decorative-types-of-parallelism-\">4.5 Aesthetic or Decorative Types Of Parallelism&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Official guide, <em>\u201cSC questions do not require decisions about aesthetic or decorative types of parallelism. For example, you will not be asked to decide whether a rhymed pair such as \u201chighways and byways\u201d would be preferable to another phrase that is equivalent in meaning and function.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"22-46-fragments-that-function-as-sentences\">4.6 Fragments That Function As Sentences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as the GMAT is concerned, a group of words must have a subject and a verb to function as a sentence. However, in colloquial English, a group of words that has no subject or a verb sometimes functions as a complete sentence. For example, \u201cNo,\u201d \u201cthe one on the right,\u201d or exclamations such as &#8220;how sweet!&#8221; You should not expect to see a GMAT SC question in which the above function as complete sentences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"23-5-why-the-gmat-tests-sentence-correction\"><br>5. Why the GMAT tests Sentence Correction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know all about what are tested and are not tested on GMAT SC, let us decode why this section exists in the Verbal Reasoning section in the first place, and why should you give it importance?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How we wish Homo-Sapiens had the superpower of telepathy so no ideas would ever get misinterpreted and no scope for a gap in communication would ever exist. However, in the absence of this fantastical ability, the next best tool at our disposal is language, in particular, the standard written English language. The correct usage of this tool, i.e. to avoid any misquotes and misinterpretations, and the effective usage of this tool, i.e. to express ideas in the best possible manner, are of utmost importance. And that is exactly what the GMAT SC tests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct and effective usage of the English language or any language for that matter requires the awareness of the logical implications of the grammatical forms and elements. Let us see the same in action:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose a person A makes the following statement:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Flying planes can be dangerous.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This sentence is flawed because it can be interpreted in two different ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person X interprets it as: Planes that are in the air can be dangerous.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person Y interprets it as: To fly planes can be dangerous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-gallery-5 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"782\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"37462\"  src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-19-1-1.png\" alt=\"grammatical forms and elements\" class=\"wp-image-37462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-19-1-1.png 782w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-19-1-1-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-19-1-1-768x567.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now imagine that person A uses similar language to communicate something important, and persons X and Y take different courses of actions based on their different interpretations! The cost of such ineffective communication would be huge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is true, especially in government, commerce, education, or any other sector that an aspiring manager aims to get into. Therefore, the GMAT has a good reason to test these skills of prospective managers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, it is important to note that grammar is important insofar that it is required to communicate the correct meaning. Beyond that, the GMAT does not want you to be a grammarian!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"24-6-conclusion\"><br>6. Conclusion:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings us to the end of this article. Congratulations on taking the first step towards your GMAT Sentence Correction journey! We hope you now have a good idea about what Sentence correction in GMAT really is, what an SC question looks like, what SC tests, and what it doesn\u2019t.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is not all there is to Sentence Correction in GMAT. If you want to learn how to ace GMAT SC and what core skills to build to do so, then watch out for our follow up article. In that article, we will cover the 4 core skills required to ace the GMAT SC:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Understand the sentence structure&nbsp;<\/li><li>Understand the intended meaning&nbsp;<\/li><li>Error analysis&nbsp;<\/li><li>Answer choice analysis&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you are someone who has just begun your preparation or you have been preparing for some time but aren\u2019t able to get past the 90<sup>th<\/sup> percentile threshold, then watch out for our article on <em>how to study to score 90<sup>th<\/sup> percentile on SC<\/em>. We will cover the best practices and the tools one requires to ace this section. We will also cover what not to do in your SC preparation journey to safeguard yourself from the common pitfalls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Begin your GMAT preparation today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-dc76b2cd-5d9e-49ee-8cd6-99842f13045b\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-medium\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"30\", width=\"30\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Get free prep resources<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-20.png\" alt=\"Success in SC\" class=\"wp-image-37464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-20.png 750w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Figure-20-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>To help you kickstart your GMAT SC preparation, in this article, we have shared the top 25 most searched <strong>GMAT<\/strong> <strong>Sentence Correction questions<\/strong> and their solutions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at these questions and try to answer them. Once you arrive at an answer, take a look at the solution and analyze the following 2 aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>If you answered correctly, did you follow the correct approach?<\/li><li>If you answered incorrectly, where did you go wrong?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"25-25-gmat-sentence-correction-questions\">25 GMAT Sentence Correction Questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"#26-question-1\">Question 1 &#8211; Heavy commitment | OG16 SC 110<\/a>  <\/li><li><a href=\"#28-question-2\">Question 2 &#8211; Halley&#8217;s comet | OG21 SC 997<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#30-question-3\">Question 3 &#8211; Neanderthals appear | SC07231 <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#32-question-4\">Question 4- Emily Dickinson<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#34-question-5\">Question 5- 32 species that make up | OG \u2013 PQID : SC03207<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"#36-question-6\">Question 6- Ridley turtle <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#38-question-7\">Question 7- Association of American Medical College<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#40-question-8\">Question 8- Starfish<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#42-question-9\">Question 9- Marconi&#8217;s conception of the radio<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#44-question-10\">Question 10- Global economy grew<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#46-question-11\">Question 11- Out of America&#8217;s fascinaton<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"#48-question-12\">Question 12- When a hagfish is threatened | OG21 SC 867<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#50-question-13\">Question 13-  Sickle cell anemia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#52-question-14\">Question 14- Percentage of the labor force<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#54-question-15\">Question 15- The commission acknowledged<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#56-question-16-\">Question 16- Ancient Egyptian monuments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#58-question-17-\">Question 17- Surviving a takeover offer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#60-question-18-\">Question 18- Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#62-question-19-\">Question 19- Weakness of the hypothesis | SC81561.01<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#64-question-20-\">Question 20- An archeological excavation | SC24561.01<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#66-question-21-\">Question 21- Railroad employees | SC01561.01<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#68-question-22\">Question 22- During an ice age | SC30561.01<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#70-question-23\">Question 23- The prime lending rate | SC21011.01<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#72-question-24-\">Question 24- Lacking information | SC83811.01<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#74-question-25-\">Question 25- Ball courts in Mesoamerica<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"26-question-1\">Question 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"27-heavy-commitment-by-an-executive-to-a-course-of-action-especially-if-it-has-worked-well-in-the-past-makes-it-likely-to-miss-signs-of-incipient-trouble-or-misinterpret-them-when-they-do-appear-\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Heavy commitment by an executive to a course of action, especially if it has worked well in the past, makes it likely to miss signs of incipient trouble or misinterpret them when they do appear<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[Refer to GMAT OG for options]<br><br>OG16 SC110<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_73d42f2f-9aaf-4f97-9d64-ccb70f8d04ec\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 1?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/heavy-commitment-by-an-executive-to-a-course-of-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 1<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"28-question-2\">Question 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"29-in-no-other-historical-sighting-did-halleys-comet-cause-such-a-worldwide-sensation-as-did-its-return-in-1910-1911-\">In no other historical sighting did Halley&#8217;s comet cause such a worldwide sensation as&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">did its return in 1910-1911<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_f8d455c8-b574-4811-a2af-040eb317c96b\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 2?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/in-no-other-historical-sighting-did-halleys-comet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 2<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"30-question-3\">Question 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"31-combining-enormous-physical-strength-with-higher-intelligence-the-neanderthals-appear-as-equipped-for-facing-any-obstacle-the-environment-could-put-in-their-path-but-their-relatively-sudden-disappearance-during-the-paleolithic-era-indicates-that-an-inability-to-adapt-to-some-environmental-change-led-to-their-extinction\">Combining enormous physical strength with higher intelligence, the Neanderthals&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">appear as equipped for facing any obstacle the environment could put in their path<\/span>,&nbsp;but their relatively sudden disappearance during the paleolithic era indicates that an inability to adapt to some environmental change led to their extinction.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_fa040e44-52f5-48e9-8efa-cea3ef2c062e\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 3?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/combining-enormous-physical-strength-with-higher-intelligence-the-neanderthals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 3<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"32-question-4\">Question 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"33-emily-dickinson%E2%80%99s-letters-to-susan-huntington-dickinson-were-written-over-a-period-beginning-a-few-years-before-susan%E2%80%99s-marriage-to-emily%E2%80%99s-brother-and-ending-shortly-before-emily%E2%80%99s-death-in-1886-outnumbering-her-letters-to-anyone-else\">Emily Dickinson\u2019s letters to Susan Huntington&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dickinson were written over a period beginning a few years before Susan\u2019s marriage to Emily\u2019s brother and ending shortly before Emily\u2019s death in 1886, outnumbering<\/span>&nbsp;her letters to anyone else.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_02184b7a-7518-409d-93bb-c382e5811244\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 4?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/emily-dickinsons-letters-to-susan-huntington-dickinson-were-written-over-a-period-beginning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 4<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"34-question-5\">Question 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"35-the-32-species-that-make-up-the-dolphin-family-are-closely-related-to-whales-and-in-fact-include-the-animal-known-as-the-killer-whale-which-can-grow-to-be-30-feet-long-and-is-famous-for-its-aggressive-hunting-pods\">The 32 species that make up the dolphin family are closely related to whales and in fact&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">include the animal known as the killer whale, which can grow to be 30 feet long and is<\/span>&nbsp;famous for its aggressive hunting pods.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_a689479c-0386-4a9f-8e05-cdbc555ac11e\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 5?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/the-32-species-that-make-up-the-dolphin-family-are-closely-related-to-whales-and-in-fact-include-the-animal-known-as-the-killer-whale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 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We are the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">most reviewed GMAT prep company on gmatclub<\/a> with more than 2060 reviews.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"36-question-6\">Question 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"37-last-week-local-shrimpers-held-a-news-conference-to-take-some-credit-for-the-resurgence-of-the-rare-kemps-ridley-turtle-saying-that-their-compliance-with-laws-requiring-that-turtle-excluder-devices-be-on-shrimp-nets-protect-adult-sea-turtles\">Last week local shrimpers held a news conference to take some credit for the resurgence of the rare Kemp&#8217;s ridley turtle, saying that their compliance with laws&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">requiring that turtle-excluder devices be on shrimp nets protect<\/span>&nbsp;adult sea turtles.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_145893e1-f5b3-4306-847f-ab11fe2c0195\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 6?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/last-week-local-shrimps-held-a-news-conference-to-take-some-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 6<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"38-question-7\">Question 7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"39-according-to-a-survey-of-graduating-medical-students-conducted-by-association-of-american-medical-college-minority-graduates-are-nearly-four-times-more-likely-than-are-other-graduates-in-planning-to-practice-in-socioeconomically-deprived-areas\">According to a survey of graduating medical students conducted by Association of American Medical College,&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">minority graduates are nearly four times more likely than are other graduates in planning to practice<\/span>&nbsp;in socioeconomically deprived areas.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_be3577d2-b894-4c3e-b087-5a18ca22d5fe\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 7?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/according-to-a-survey-of-graduating-medical-students-conducted-by-association-of-american\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 7<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"40-question-8\">Question 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"41-starfish-with-anywhere-from-five-to-eight-arms-have-a-strong-regenerative-ability-and-if-one-arm-is-lost-it-quickly-replaces-it-sometimes-by-the-animal-overcompensating-and-growing-an-extra-one-or-two\">Starfish, with anywhere from five to eight arms, have a strong regenerative ability, and if&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">one arm is lost it quickly replaces it, sometimes by the animal overcompensating and<\/span>&nbsp;growing an extra one or two.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_32dd25f2-0a69-43a3-9f87-bf9995281ef7\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 8?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/starfish-with-anywhere-from-five-to-eight-arms-have-a-strong-regenerative-ability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 8<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"42-question-9\">Question 9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"43-marconi%E2%80%99s-conception-of-the-radio-was-as-a-substitute-for-the-telephone-a-tool-for-private-conversation-instead-it-is-precisely-the-opposite-a-tool-for-communicating-with-a-large-public-audience\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Marconi\u2019s conception of the radio was as a substitute for the telephone, a tool for private conversation; instead, it is<\/span>&nbsp;precisely the opposite, a tool for communicating with a large, public audience.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_14107da6-6f61-4d29-b9d3-37ad04fc903c\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 9?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/og-solution-og13-q105-e-gmat-official-guide-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 9<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"44-question-10\">Question 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"45-between-1990-and-2000-the-global-economy-grew-more-than-it-did-during-the-10000-years-from-the-beginning-of-agriculture-to-1950\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Between 1990 and 2000 the global economy grew more than it did during the 10,000 years from the beginning of agriculture<\/span>&nbsp;to 1950.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_c2b35fb6-8e4a-48f9-a731-a68d4e51254f\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 10?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/between-1990-and-2000-the-global-economy-grew-more-than-gmat-sc-og-question\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 10<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"46-question-11\">Question 11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"47-out-of-america%E2%80%99s-fascination-with-all-things-antique-have-grown-a-market-for-bygone-styles-of-furniture-and-fixtures-that-are-bringing-back-the-chaise-lounge-the-overstuffed-sofa-and-the-claw-footed-bathtub\">Out of America\u2019s fascination with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing<\/span> back the chaise lounge, the overstuffed sofa, and the claw-footed bathtub.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options] <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_8d650361-82dd-42e3-b9df-ec53bc75bac8\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 11?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/out-of-americas-fascination-with-all-things-antique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 11<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"48-question-12\">Question 12<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"49-although-when-a-hagfish-is-threatened-it-will-secrete-slime-that-is-small-in-quantity-it-expands-several-hundred-times-as-it-absorbs-seawater-forming-a-slime-ball-that-can-coat-the-gills-of-predatory-fish-and-either-suffocate-them-or-distress-them-enough-to-make-them-flee-\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Although when a hagfish is threatened, it will secrete slime that is small in quantity,<\/span> it expands several hundred times as it absorbs seawater, forming a slime ball that can coat the gills of predatory fish and either suffocate them or distress them enough to make them flee.  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[Refer to GMAT OG for options]  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_048cdf8d-2a80-493a-86f8-408641c88675\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 12?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/although-when-a-hagfish-is-threatened\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 12<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"50-question-13\">Question 13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"51-people-who-inherit-the-sickle-cell-anemia-gene-from-only-one-parent-seem-to-be-resistant-to-malaria-an-evolutionary-advantage-that-may-explain-why-a-genetic-condition-so-debilitating-to-many-individuals-has-survived-in-the-human-population-\">People who inherit the sickle cell anemia gene from only one parent <u>seem to be resistant to malaria,<\/u> an evolutionary advantage that may explain why a genetic condition so debilitating to many individuals has survived in the human population. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options]   <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_6c41f3ba-ace4-459b-8839-61de706ff0f9\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 13?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/people-who-inherit-the-sickle-cell-anemia-gene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 13<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"52-question-14\">Question 14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"53-the-percentage-of-the-labor-force-that-is-unemployed-has-dropped-sharply-this-month-even-though-it-may-be-only-temporarily-\">The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed has dropped sharply this month, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">even though it may be only temporarily.<\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [Refer to GMAT OG for options]   <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_6576e154-f6aa-445e-a468-9349619dc3e7\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 14?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/the-percentage-of-the-labor-force-that-is-unemployed-has-dropped-sharply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 14<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"54-question-15\">Question 15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"55-the-commission-acknowledged-that-no-amount-of-money-or-staff-members-can-ensure-the-safety-of-people-who-live-in-the-vicinity-of-a-nuclear-plant-but-it-approved-the-installation-because-it-believed-that-all-reasonable-precautions-have-been-taken-\">The commission acknowledged that <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">no amount of money or staff members<\/span> can ensure the safety of people who live in the vicinity of a nuclear plant, but it approved the installation because it believed that all reasonable precautions have been taken. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[Refer to GMAT OG for options]   <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_a263d6e2-a0ac-4e0e-b73c-d428773b120d\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 15?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/the-commission-acknowledged-gmat-sc-og-solution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 15<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"56-question-16-\">Question 16 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"57-to-help-preserve-ancient-egyptian-monuments-threatened-by-high-water-tables-a-swedish-engineering-firm-has-proposed-installing-pumps-perhaps-solar-powered-to-lower-the-underground-water-level-and-dig-trenches-around-the-base-of-the-stone-walls\">To help preserve ancient Egyptian monuments threatened by high water tables, a Swedish engineering firm has proposed installing pumps, perhaps solar powered, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">to lower the underground water level and dig trenches<\/span> around the base of the stone walls.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>[Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_908354a4-86e1-47d9-9d61-2ddd095f0fe0\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 16?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/to-help-preserve-ancient-egyptian-monuments-threatened-by\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 16<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"58-question-17-\">Question 17 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"59-the-odds-are-about-4-to-1-against-surviving-a-takeover-offer-and-many-business-consultants-therefore-advise-that-a-company%E2%80%99s-first-line-of-defense-in-eluding-offers-like-these-be-to-even-refuse-to-take-calls-from-likely-corporate-raiders\">The odds are about 4 to 1 against surviving a takeover offer, and many business consultants therefore advise <u>that a company\u2019s first line of defense in eluding offers like these be to even refuse<\/u> to take calls from likely corporate raiders.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<em>Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_0557302b-0a0a-4493-8212-b12f34b29e88\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 17?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/the-odds-are-about-4-to-1-against-surviving-a-takeover-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 17<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"60-question-18-\">Question 18 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"61-avalanches-at-rogers-pass-in-glacier-national-park-killed-more-than-200-people-between-1885-and-1910-but-they-are-now-controlled-if-not-prevented-cannons-are-fired-at-the-slopes-to-make-snow-masses-fall-before-they-become-dangerous-\"><u>Avalanches at Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park killed more than 200 people between 1885 and 1910, but they<\/u> are now controlled if not prevented; cannons are fired at the slopes to make snow masses fall before they become dangerous. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> [<em>Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_f992d1b4-2c40-4069-ae39-09a54b7a7135\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 18?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/avalanches-at-rogers-pass-in-glacier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 18<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"62-question-19-\">Question 19  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"63-plausible-though-it-sounds-the-weakness-of-the-hypothesis-is-that-it-does-not-incorporate-all-relevant-evidence-\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Plausible though it sounds, the weakness of the hypothesis<\/span>&nbsp;is that it does not incorporate all relevant evidence. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<em>Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_921a79c7-84ea-4d9b-9b89-7f8e4024792a\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p 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yielded 1,532 fragments of human figures, including<\/span> 7 intact statues. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<em>Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em>  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_aa368d8d-160e-43b7-aaa4-0025617b658f\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 20?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/an-archaeological-excavation-at-what-might-have-been-a-workshop-where-statues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 20<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"66-question-21-\">Question 21  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"67-added-to-the-increase-in-hourly-wages-requested-last-july-the-railroad-employees-are-now-seeking-an-expanded-program-of-retirement-benefits-\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Added to the increase in hourly wages requested last July, the railroad employees are now seeking an expanded program of retirement benefits.<\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[<em>Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em>   <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_1740052d-a9f9-4d6c-9c9e-cc731f7b4d0a\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 21?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/added-to-the-increase-in-hourly-wages-requested\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 21<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"68-question-22\">Question 22<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"69-during-an-ice-age-the-buildup-of-ice-at-the-poles-and-the-drop-in-water-levels-near-the-equator-speed-up-the-earths-rotation-like-a-spinning-figure-skater-whose-speed-increases-when-her-arms-are-drawn-in-\">During an ice age, the buildup of ice at the poles and the drop in water levels near the equator speed up the earth&#8217;s rotation,&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">like a spinning figure skater whose speed increases when her arms are drawn in<strong>.<\/strong><\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[R<em>efer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em>    <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_fa833764-0609-4d93-92ab-a00fd5120b00\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 22?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/during-an-ice-age-the-buildup-of-ice-at-the-poles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 22<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"70-question-23\">Question 23<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"71-the-prime-lending-rate-is-a-key-rate-in-the-economy-not-only-are-the-interest-rates-on-most-loans-to-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-tied-to-the-prime-but-also-on-a-growing-number-of-consumer-loans-including-home-equity-loans-\">The prime lending rate is a key rate in the economy: <u>not only are the interest rates on most loans to small and medium-sized businesses tied to the prime, but also on<\/u> a growing number of consumer loans, including home equity loans. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[R<em>efer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em>     <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_a4e9c6a9-6bd4-4bd3-9669-e3bbd22e450f\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 23?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/the-prime-lending-rate-is-a-key-rate-in-the-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 23<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"72-question-24-\">Question 24 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"73-lacking-information-about-energy-use-people-tend-to-overestimate-the-amount-of-energy-used-by-equipment-such-as-lights-that-are-visible-and-must-be-turned-on-and-off-and-underestimate-that-used-by-unobtrusive-equipment-such-as-water-heaters-\">Lacking information about energy use, people tend to overestimate the amount of energy used by <u>equipment, such as lights, that are visible and must be turned on and off and underestimate that<\/u> used by unobtrusive equipment, such as water heaters. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>[Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for 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id=\"75-while-most-of-the-earliest-known-ball-courts-in-mesoamerica-date-to-900%E2%80%93400-bc-waterlogged-latex-balls-found-at-el-manati-and-representations-of-ballplayers-painted-on-ceramics-found-at-san-lorenzo-attest-to-the-fact-that-the-mesoamerican-ballgame-was-well-established-by-the-mid-thirteenth-century-bc-\">While most of the earliest known ball courts in Mesoamerica date to 900\u2013400 B.C., <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">waterlogged latex balls found at El Manati and representations of ballplayers painted on ceramics found at San Lorenzo attest<\/span> to the fact that the Mesoamerican ballgame was well established by the mid-thirteenth century B.C. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>[Refer to the GMAT Official Guide for options]<\/em>  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_call_to_action\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_d5fa9ad2-4306-41f8-b9aa-051ffbdffcdf\">\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\">Have you attempted question 25?<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n                    <p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\">Take a look at the correct answer<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/while-most-of-the-earliest-known-ball-courts-in-mesoamerica-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\n                        <p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\">Solution to question 25<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"76-faqs-gmat-sentence-correction-questions\">FAQs &#8211; GMAT Sentence Correction questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1608792366650\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many GMAT SC questions can I expect on the test?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">GMAT SC questions account for 30% to 40% of the total GMAT verbal questions. That&#8217;ll be around 15 questions<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1608792477804\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are GMAT sentence correction questions difficult?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">GMAT sentence correction questions can be made easy to solve using the meaning-based approach. To learn the meaning-based approach, take a look at some of our free questions <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_content=about_the_gmat&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1608792599597\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How effective is the meaning-based approach?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Meaning-based approach to solving GMAT SC questions helps you reduce the time per question by 50%. Take a look at Ram&#8217;s story (GMAT 730, V41), where he explains how he reduced the time to solve from 3-4 minutes to less than 1.5 minutes.<img src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GMAT-730-SC-Strategy.png\" alt=\"gmat 730 with V41 SC Strategy\"\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1608792272876\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where can I find more GMAT sentence correction practice questions<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can practice more GMAT sentence correction questions for free <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/ft-gmat\/?channel=blogsin_article&amp;utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=in_article&amp;utm_campaign=free_trial&amp;utm_content=about_the_gmat&amp;utm_term=blogs_in_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GMAT Sentence Correction questions account for nearly 40% of the total questions asked in the GMAT verbal section. 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