READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY.BE SURE YOU KNOW EXACTLYWHAT IS BEING A...

1. Read the question carefully.Be sure you know exactlywhat is being asked. Many test-takers miss ques-tions on the GMAT exam because they try to answer a question other than the one that is being asked.In particular, look for wording such as “All of the following conclusions can logically be drawn from

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the passage EXCEPT.” Train yourself to notice any word in the question that is in all capital letters.Such a word will often completely change the meaning of the question. In the previous example, if youdid not notice the word EXCEPT, you will look for answers that are logical conclusions drawn fromthe passage when you should be looking for the one answer that is nota logical conclusion you candraw from the text.