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1. Free GMAT Guide Introduction

2. GMAT General Strategies

3. GMAT Essay Introduction
3a. Analysis of an Argument
3b. Analysis of an Issue

4. GMAT Verbal Introduction
4a. Critical Reasoning
4b. Reading Comprehension
4c. Sentence Correction

5. GMAT Math Introduction

5a. Arithmetic
Number Rules
LCM and HCF
Linear Equations & Averages
Ratio & Variation
Time, Speed & Distance

5b. Algebra
Algebraic Expressions
Quadratic Equations
Permutations & Combinations
Probability
Sequences & Series

5c. Geometry
Lines, Angles, & Geometry
Triangles & Polygons
Circles
Basic Trigonometry

5d. Data Sufficiency
Data Sufficiency Introduction

The GMAT Verbal Section consists of 41 questions taken over 75 minutes. There are three main question types:

4a. Reading Comprehension (12-14 of 41 questions)

4b . Sentence Correction (12-14 of 41 questions)

4c . Critical Reasoning (12-14 of 41 questions)

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