PowerScore's GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible, 2021 Edition

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PowerScore’s GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible, 2021 Edition is outlined to develop a candidate’s reasoning abilities to crack the GMAT exam. The GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible, 2021 Edition by PowerScore offers detailed coverage of all the concepts, practice materials, and notes for verbal and quantitative reasoning so that students can face the exam with confidence and score good marks. Written by David M Killoran, the book contains 374 pages that aim to offer a comprehensive approach to solving every type of GMAT reasoning question.

The PowerScore Critical Reasoning Bible

About the GMAT Reasoning Exam

The GMAT syllabus has various topics in it. One of them is GMAT Reasoning. Planning a strategy and approaching the reasoning questions in the right manner can help you perfect the GMAT reasoning section. Candidates need to go through the GMAT pattern and syllabus before appearing for the test.

The reasoning section is divided into three sub-sections:

GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible Overview

PowerScore’s "GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible, 2021 Edition" offers all the contents that you need to excel in the GMAT Reasoning test. The book contains:

A comprehensive take on fundamentals of critical reasoning concepts
Dozens of practice questions of different types
Detailed answers and explanations
Methods to approach different kinds of critical reasoning questions
Pre-phrasing prompts to help students solve questions
Tricks and techniques to solve questions

About the Book

PowerScore’s GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible, 2021 Edition stands true to its name. It is truly a bible for aspirants struggling with the critical reasoning section. Detailed answers to dozens of practice question papers will help students to understand the logic behind every correct answer. The book is a great assistance to students who are new to the concept of critical reasoning as it explains the fundamentals of critical reasoning in detail. The questions gradually level up to make candidates familiar with the variety that can be expected in the exam. The book gives its learners the required time to acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of critical reasoning and eventually transcends to the complex concepts. It breaks down the concepts into simple arguments and helps implement those blocks of arguments to solve any questions. PowerScore’s GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible 2021 edition is new and improved which contains tricks and techniques to approach the question in the right manner. It is priced at $26.72(INR 1999) but the students can avail discounts. Created by the authors of the best LSAT books, this book will certainly help many students across the globe in cracking the GMAT exam.

GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible Contents

The book acts as a guide to learners who need to start from scratch in the critical reasoning section. The simple explanation provided proves to help understand the logic behind every question. The new 2021 edition is well updated. Several chapters have been added to the book with new examples and practice questions. One of the most striking features of this book is access to a website with additional tips and guidance. Those who are looking not just for thorough knowledge about the reasoning section but also some guidance as to how to prepare well for the exam can refer to the website. There are altogether 14 chapters out of which the first and second chapter is a general introduction about the exam and critical reasoning. The following chapters have a detailed explanation of concepts and questions based on them. Some of the types and numbers of each type of question are given below:

Premise and Conclusion Questions
2 Mini Drill Set with answers

Identify the Question Stem
1 Mini Drill Set with answers

Must Be True Questions
2 Mini Drill Sets with answers
1 Problem Set with 4 questions and answers

Main Point Questions
1 Mini Drill Set with answers
1 Problem Set with 2 questions and answers

Weaken Questions
1 Problem Set with 4 questions and answers

Cause and Effect Reasoning
1 Problem Set with 4 questions and answers

Strengthen and Assumption Questions
1 Mini Drill Set with answers
2 Problem Set with 2 questions and answers each

Resolve the Paradox Question
1 Problem Set with 2 questions and answers each

Identify the Flaw in the Argument Questions
1 Mini Drill Set with answers
1 Problem Set with 3 questions and answers

Parallel Reasoning Questions
1 Problem Set with 2 questions and answers

Number and Percentage Questions
1 Practice Drill Set with answer
1 Problem Set with 2 questions and answers

Why should one buy PowerScore's "GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible, 2021 Edition"

Candidates preparing for GMAT should unquestionably go for the book as PowerScore’s GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible is compiled by authors of the best selling LSAT books. It is difficult to crack the GMAT exam without preparing well for the reasoning section. Some candidates might find reasoning easy but those who find themselves completely lost or are beginners can make the most through this by having basic knowledge about different reasoning related questions. This book will help you know the techniques and tricks that can be implemented to solve the questions. With more practice, you can become an expert in solving GMAT Reasoning problems. This will help to increase the GMAT scores. The book will certainly empower students to attempt the examination with more confidence and accuracy with the help of its extensive drills and practice questions. Students will be able to identify, attack and solve every critical reasoning question type by attempting the questions given in the book. All in all, this book is a complete package and every candidate who is looking for a comprehensive and concise GMAT Reasoning book must get their hands on this one.

How to Use the Book

Here are a few that one can use while taking the GMAT preparation throughout this book:

The Preparation Level: - PowerScore’s GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible provides free GMAT mock tests. Analyze rigorously & make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Based on this, invest your time in making those areas better.
Grasping Ability: Learning skills matter as getting a GMAT score above 700 needs regular practice. This book covers all section questions along with answers and explanations.
Target GMAT score: To get dream colleges like Harvard or Stanford would require students to develop all the knowledge, skills, and strategic thinking necessary for success on the GMAT. This book covers it all.

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