Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide (Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guide: Sentence Correction) [Paperback]

Manhattan GMAT Prep (Author)

Book Description

Series: Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guide: Sentence Correction | Publication Date: October 30, 2005

Sentence Correction (1 of the 7 books in Manhattan GMAT’s Preparation Guide series) takes the guesswork out of grammar by presenting every major grammatical principle and minor grammatical point tested on the GMAT. Students learn to master the rules for correcting every GMAT sentence and to avoid relying solely on their (imperfect) ears. The book offers a unique balance between two competing emphases: test-taking strategies and in-depth content understanding. Practice problem-sets build specific foundational skills in each topic and include the most advanced content that many other prep books ignore. As the average GMAT score required to gain admission to top b-schools continues to rise, this guide provides test-takers with the depth and volume of advanced material essential for succeeding on the GMAT’s computer adaptive format. Book also includes online access to 3 full-length Simulated Practice GMAT Exams at Manhattan GMAT’s website.

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Key Features: *Each of the 7 Guides covers 1 major topic in extensive depth, providing students with many more pages-per-topic than found in all-in-one tomes.*Cleanly-presented strategies, problems sets, and explanations with sidebars that highlight key concepts; no need to wade through cramped pages in small typeface. *Single-topic focus of each guide allows the student to purchase only those guides that pertain to his/her weaknesses; also is much easier to carry during studying than all-in-one book. *Includes bonus chapter that covers grammar odds and ends--the little things that can make a big difference.

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What Students Are Saying: "The Sentence Correction Guide has great summaries of the topics and strong examples to strengthen the lessons. I consider the guide a great review of grammatical knowledge tested on the GMAT." "The 7 Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guides were invaluable. The guides were well organized and easily understandable for students at all levels. They imposed a lot of discipline, forcing me to study the topics in an organized way. The study skill sections were also helpful for additional practice before tackling actual GMAT problem types."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: MG Prep, Inc. (October 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974806951
• ISBN-13: 978-0974806952
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #467,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In the last decade, Manhattan GMAT has grown from a single, dedicated tutor to a major test prep company with locations across the country. Our philosophy is simple: We aim to help students achieve their goals by providing the best curriculum and the highest-quality instructors in the industry. Manhattan GMAT hires fewer than 1 in 10 qualified applicants for its teaching positions, ensuring every instructor has years of experience and a 99th percentile score. So you can trust our books are developed by the very best.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, February 7, 2007

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B.S.A. "BA" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide (Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guide: Sentence Correction) (Paperback)

I have used a ton of GMAT prep books and in general, aside from the official guides produced by the makers of the GMAT, most of the other study guides are just plain horrible. On the other hand, this book is top notch. It breaks down all of the major areas on sentence correction in an easy to read format and cross references problems in the official guide to hone your skills.

Sentence correct was my greatest weakness on the GMAT. In 2001 I took the GMAT and scored a 65% percentile on the verbal portion and this past January I scored in the 89% percentile. My only regret is that I did not get this book soon enough. I purchased this book two weeks before the test. Two weeks was enough time for me to cover everything in the book (and I am in law school with a horrid class load) but I wish I had it a few weeks earlier to practice more.

Another plus to the book is there is a link and code that gives you access to some online materials that will give you additional practice.

I do recommend you get the Official Guides to supplement this book. Every chapter has problems but the chapters also refer to real problems in the Official Guides which is a blessing to address weak points and to improve your skills.

On a negative note the price was a bit high at $30 but it was money well spent and I would pay that much again if I needed to. The price did not effect my rating - it helped my score and in the end that is what matters.

25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concepts explained very well, April 8, 2006

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Ajay Singh "Ajay Singh" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide (Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guide: Sentence Correction) (Paperback)

I am surprised that this book is not as popular as it should be. I was looking for a refresher Grammar book to explain the concepts, but English Grammar is too vast. This book explains the grammatical concepts that are tested on the GMAT very well. I recommend using this book as a supplement though. You want to get practice on questions from other books. This book does refer to the Official GMAT book indicating which sentence correction questions test certain concepts.

The Kaplan book is really lousy explaining the concepts. The Princeton review explains it better but this book is even more detailed.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful!, January 24, 2006

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This review is from: Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide (Manhattan GMAT Preparation Guide: Sentence Correction) (Paperback)

I'd read on a GMAT blog that the Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Guide was the most helpful book out there for S.C. problems, and I can easily see why it has gotten that reputation! Very clear and analytical, broke the problems down in a way that I haven't seen elsewhere (and I own some of the big books), I found it very useful.