Question #1029

Elimination

Started by Luke · started 2020-01-22 13:22 · last activity 2020-02-12 19:13 · 2 replies

This question could be asked about any number of examples, in real test environment when we get down to option E through process of elimination, do you recommend even reading it after eliminating D? Obviously good to confirm the answer, but how does that compare to the time saved?

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  1. SamA · 2020-01-22 20:25

    Hello @Luke, I do recommend that you check the remaining answer, even after you have eliminated all others. I can't count the number of times that I have eliminated all answers, only to dislike the one that I am left with. After a second glance, I will realize that I made a mistake in my eliminations and crossed out the best answer. Even if you are very thorough in your eliminations, it is a good idea to check the answer choice that you are left with. Timing is a very important factor, but it is not such an issue that you should neglect to read your final answer. Parallel reasoning questions like this one are meant to take up a lot of time. You have to read and possibly diagram 5 whole arguments. It is expected that this question type takes longer. You will probably make up for it on other questions. If you are really struggling with time and you rarely finish a section, you might want to mark this type of question and come back to it.

  2. mkonovodoff · 2020-02-12 19:13

    if I cannot find a necessary or sufficient phrase that triggers the usual routine...is is a "No X's are Y's"????

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