GMAT Prep Plus 2021: 6 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies (2020)

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Table of Contents
Kaplan GMAT Prep Plus FM
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
How to Use This Book
Changes and Corrections
Part One: The GMAT
Chapter 1: Introduction to the GMAT
GMAT Format
GMAT Scoring
GMAT Strategies and Attitude
GMAT Checklist
Chapter 2: Understanding the CAT
The CAT Explained
Are the First Questions More Important?
The Importance of Pacing
Other CAT Strategies
Part Two: Diagnostic Test
Chapter 3: GMAT Diagnostic Test
How to Take This Test
Review and Reflect
Part Three: Verbal Section and Strategies
Chapter 4: Verbal Section Overview
Composition of the Verbal Section
Pacing on the Verbal Section
How the Verbal Section Is Scored
Core Competencies on the Verbal Section
Introduction to Strategic Reading
Chapter 5: Critical Reasoning Strategy
Previewing Critical Reasoning
What Do Critical Reasoning Questions Test?
The Basic Principles of Critical Reasoning
The Kaplan Method for Critical Reasoning

Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 6: Critical Reasoning Question Types
Assumption Questions
Strengthen and Weaken Questions
Evaluation Questions
Flaw Questions
Explain Questions
Inference Questions
Bolded Statement Questions
Question Type Identification Exercise
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 7: Advanced Strategies for Critical Reasoning
Special Case #1: Causality
Special Case #2: Representativeness
Special Case #3: Plans, Proposals, and Predictions
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 8: Critical Reasoning: Putting It All Together
How to Take This Quiz
Critical Reasoning Quiz
Critical Reasoning: Answer Key
Critical Reasoning: Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Critical Reasoning
Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension Strategy
Previewing Reading Comprehension
Question Format and Structure
The Basic Principles of Reading Comprehension
The Kaplan Method for Reading Comprehension
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 10: Reading Comprehension Question Types
Global Questions
Detail Questions
Inference Questions
Logic Questions

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“Other” Questions
Question Type Identification Exercise
Chapter 11: Reading Comprehension: Putting It All Together
How to Take This Quiz
Reading Comprehension Quiz
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Reading Comprehension
Chapter 12: Sentence Correction Strategy
Previewing Sentence Correction
Question Format and Structure
The Kaplan Method for Sentence Correction
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 13: Sentence Correction: Commonly Tested Grammar
Verbs
Pronouns
Modification
Parallelism
Comparisons
Usage and Idioms
Clauses and Connectors
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 14: Sentence Correction: Putting It All Together
How to Take This Quiz
Sentence Correction Quiz
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Sentence Correction
Part Four: Quantitative Section and Strategies
Chapter 15: Quantitative Section Overview
Composition of the Quantitative Section
What the Quantitative Section Tests
Pacing on the Quantitative Section
How the Quantitative Section Is Scored
Core Competencies on the Quantitative Section

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Chapter 16: Problem Solving Strategy
Previewing Problem Solving
Question Format and Structure
The Basic Principles of Problem Solving
The Kaplan Method for Problem Solving
Step 3: Approach Strategically—Picking Numbers
Step 3: Approach Strategically—Backsolving
Step 3: Approach Strategically—Estimating and Guessing
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Problem Solving
Chapter 17: Data Sufficiency Strategy
Previewing Data Sufficiency
Question Format and Structure
The Basic Principles of Data Sufficiency
The Kaplan Method for Data Sufficiency
Know the Two Types of Data Sufficiency Questions
Data Sufficiency Strategy
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Data Sufficiency
Chapter 18: Algebra on the GMAT
Previewing Algebra on the GMAT
Translating Words into Expressions and Equations
Isolating a Variable
Quadratic Equations
Systems of Linear Equations
Special Cases in Systems of Linear Equations
Sequences
Functions and Symbolism
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Algebra
Chapter 19: Arithmetic on the GMAT
Previewing Arithmetic on the GMAT
Arithmetic Operations
Fractions and Decimals

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Exponents
Radicals
Absolute Value
Inequalities
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Arithmetic
Chapter 20: Number Properties on the GMAT
Previewing Number Properties on the GMAT
Integers and Non-Integers
Odds and Evens
Positives and Negatives
Factors and Multiples
Remainders and Primes
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Number Properties
Chapter 21: Ratios and Proportions on the GMAT
Previewing Ratios and Proportions on the GMAT
Ratios
Applying Fractions to Proportions
Percents with Specified Values
Mixtures
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Ratios and Proportions
Chapter 22: Math Formulas on the GMAT
Previewing Math Formulas on the GMAT
Averages
Rates And Speed—Converting Rates
Rates And Speed—Multi-Part Journeys
Combined Rates and Combined Work
Interest Rates
Overlapping Sets
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Math Formulas

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Chapter 23: Statistics on the GMAT
Previewing Statistics on the GMAT
Median, Mode, Range, and Standard Deviation
Sequences of Integers
Combinations and Permutations
Probability
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Statistics
Chapter 24: Geometry on the GMAT
Previewing Geometry on the GMAT
Lines and Angles
Triangles
Polygons
Circles
Multiple Figures
Solids
Coordinate Geometry
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
GMAT by the Numbers: Geometry
Chapter 25: Quantitative Reasoning: Putting It All Together—
Advanced Practice
How to Use These Practice Sets
Advanced Problem Solving Practice Set
Advanced Data Sufficiency Practice Set
Answer Keys
Answers and Explanations
Part Five: Analytical Writing and Integrated Reasoning Sections
Chapter 26: Analytical Writing Assessment
Previewing the Analytical Writing Assessment
How the AWA Is Scored
The Basic Principles of Analytical Writing
The Kaplan Method for Analytical Writing
Practice Essays
Chapter 27: Integrated Reasoning
Previewing the Integrated Reasoning Section

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How the Integrated Reasoning Section Is Scored
The Kaplan Method for Integrated Reasoning
The Integrated Reasoning Question Types
Conclusion
Part Six: Test Day
Chapter 28: Take Control of Test Day
Mental Conditioning
Stress Management
Stress Management Quiz
The Week Before Test Day
The Day Before Test Day
On Test Day
Cancellation and Multiple Scores Policy
Part Seven: Appendixes
Appendix A: How Much Can a GMAT Score Change?
How Much Scores Vary
Having a “Bad Day”
The “Gamble Retake”
Improving Your Score
Appendix B: A Closer Look at GMAT Scoring
Every Question Has a Curve
Fair and Unfair Questions
Not All Questions Are Worth the Same

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Editor, 2021 Edition
Paula L. Fleming, MA, MBA
Contributing Editor
Ethan A. Weber
Special thanks to our faculty authors and reviewers
Steve Bartley; Harry Broome; James Carney; Chris Cosci; Amy T. Craddock;
Emily Graves; Jack Hayes, MBA; Jo L’Abbate; Gordon Spector; Chris Sun;
Caroline Sykes; Mary Toro
Additional special thanks to
Naomi Beesen; Kim Bowers; M. Dominic Eggert; Robin Garmise; Rita
Garthaffner; Joanna Graham; Craig Harman; Crispin Jeffrey-Franco, MBA;
M. L. (Lisa) Liu; Mandy Luk; Jennifer Moore; Monica Ostolaza; Anne
Pennick; Sheryl Posnick; Carly Schnur; Sascha Strelka, MA; Noah
Teitelbaum, MSEd, MBA; Oscar Velazquez; Michael Wolff; Amy Zarkos; and
the countless others who have contributed to this and past editions.
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This publication is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter covered
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How to Use This Book
Welcome to Kaplan’s GMAT Prep Plus
2021
Congratulations on your decision to pursue an MBA or other graduate
management degree and thank you for choosing Kaplan for your GMAT
preparation.
You’ve made the right choice in acquiring this book—you’re now armed
with a comprehensive GMAT program that is the result of decades of
researching the GMAT and teaching many thousands of students the skills
they need to succeed. You have what you need to score higher; the next
step is to make the commitment to your study plan, which, according to
the GMAT test maker, averages about 100 hours of preparation for 600+
and 700+ scorers.
Let’s start by walking you through everything you need to know to take
advantage of this book and your online resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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In this section, you will learn how to:
Your Book
There are two main components of your GMAT Prep Plus study package:
your book and your online resources. This book contains:
Your Online Resources
Identify the types of study resources this book contains,
including instruction covering everything tested on the GMAT,
strategies for every question type, and practice questions of all
types
Explain how to register and access this book’s online resources,
which include full-length computer adaptive tests, analysis of
your results, answers and explanations, video workshops, and
more
Create a study plan that lets you start your preparation for the
GMAT with confidence
Detailed instruction covering the essential verbal, math, and writing
concepts
Time-tested and effective Kaplan Methods and strategies for every
question type
More than 350 practice questions, followed by detailed answer
explanations

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Your Kaplan online resources give you access to additional instruction and
practice materials to reinforce key concepts and sharpen your GMAT skills:
Getting Started
Studying for the GMAT can be daunting, and with so many resources
available to you, it may not be clear where to begin. Don’t worry; we’ll
break it down one step at a time, just as we’ll do with the GMAT questions
that you will soon be on your way to mastering.
Getting Started
Six full-length computer-adaptive practice tests (CATs). Take one at the
beginning of your studies to discover your strengths and weaknesses.
Later in your prep, take practice tests every week or two to become
thoroughly familiar with the test’s format and timing and to measure
your progress.
Analysis of your performance on each practice test, including detailed
answer explanations
Practice sets and quizzes for the Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing,
and Integrated Reasoning sections of the GMAT
A 200-question Qbank for additional targeted practice
Video workshops featuring veteran GMAT instructors
The GMAT Strategy Sheet
Register your online resources.1.

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