Mastering GMAT Critical Reasoning Questions

TLDRLearn how to approach and excel in GMAT critical reasoning questions, including weaken, strengthen, and assumption types.

Key insights

🎯Identify the question type and break down the structure of the argument to make predictions.

🔍Pay attention to extreme language and vague terms in answer choices for assumption questions.

💡Assumption questions require identifying the answer choice that is necessary for the argument to hold.

👍Using the negation step can help confirm the necessity of the answer choice.

📚Inference and conclusion questions are also common in GMAT critical reasoning.

Q&A

How do I approach GMAT critical reasoning questions?

Start by identifying the question type and breaking down the argument structure.

What should I look for in answer choices for assumption questions?

Pay attention to extreme language and vague terms.

How do I know if an answer choice is necessary?

The correct answer choice is one that is fundamental to the argument and without it, the argument falls apart.

What are some other common question types in GMAT critical reasoning?

Inference and conclusion questions are also frequently asked.

Will practicing these strategies improve my performance in GMAT critical reasoning?

Yes, practicing these strategies will help you approach and excel in GMAT critical reasoning questions.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Overview of GMAT critical reasoning questions and approach to strengthen, weaken, and assumption questions.

13:56Using predictions and recognizing extreme language in answer choices for assumption questions.

20:00Identifying and verifying the necessity of answer choices using the negation step.