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Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 152, June 22nd 2011

2011-06-22T16:59:00.002+05:30

The ordinance is intended to force householders to separate such hazardous waste like pesticides, batteries, fertilizers, and oil-based paints from the general stream of household trash.

(A) to separate such hazardous waste like
(B) that they should separate such hazardous waste like
(C) separating such hazardous wastes as
(D) that they should separate such hazardous wastes as
(E) to separate such hazardous wastes as

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted on June - 24th with an explanation for the answer!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 150, June 18th 2011

2011-06-18T14:18:00.001+05:30

The Olympic Games helped to keep peace among the pugnacious states of the Greek world in that a sacred truce was proclaimed during the festival’s month.

(A) world in that a sacred truce was proclaimed during the festival’s month

(B) world, proclaiming a sacred truce during the festival’s month

(D) world, for a sacred truce was proclaimed during the month of the festival

(E) world by proclamation of a sacred truce that was for the month of the festival

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted on June - 20th with an explanation for the answer!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 149, June 16th 2011

2011-06-16T17:21:00.002+05:30

The official languages are of India, Hindi, and of Pakistan, Urdu, but neither are spoken by a majority of the population.

(A) The official languages are of India, Hindi, and of Pakistan, Urdu, but neither are
(B) The official languages are of India, Hindi, and of Pakistan, Urdu, but neither is
(C) Officially, the languages are Hindi for India and for Pakistan, Urdu, but neither are
(D) The official language of India is Hindi, and that of Pakistan is Urdu, but neither is
(E) The official language of India is Hindi, and Urdu in Pakistan, but none is

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted on June - 18th with an explanation for the answer!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 148, June 14th 2011

2011-06-14T16:22:00.002+05:30

The odds are about 4 to 1 against surviving a takeover offer, and many business consultants therefore advise that a company’s first line of defense in eluding offers like these be to even refuse to take calls from likely corporate raiders.

(A) that a company’s first line of defense in eluding offers like these be to even refuse
(B) that a company’s first line of defense in eluding such offers be to refuse even
(C) a company defending itself against offers of this kind that, as a first line of defense, they should even refuse
(D) companies which are defending themselves against such an offer that, as a first line of defense, they should even refuse
(E) that the first line of defense for a company who is eluding offers like these is the refusal even

Solution:
Choice A is a meaning error in saying - 'even refuse'. Same with C and D. Choice E uses pronoun 'who' for a company that is not a human. Thus, E is wrong. B remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 142, June 2nd 2011

2011-06-02T18:14:00.001+05:30

Is a^3 is divisible by 81, which of these could be the remainder when If a divided by 27?

I. 3

II. 9

III. 18

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I & II only
(E) II & III only

Answer is E

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 141, May 31st 2011

2011-05-31T20:47:00.001+05:30

If P, S and R are three points on the number line, is R > S?

(1)Distance between P & R is thrice the distance between R & S.
(2)R is closer to P as compared to S.

Answer is B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 140, May 27th 2011

2011-05-27T15:37:00.002+05:30

Trying to learn some of the basics of programming is the same as to tinker with a car when one is a teenager: some people end up going to engineering school, and others, twenty years later, remember nothing of the experience.

(A) the same as to tinker with a car when one is a teenager
(B) similar to a teenager tinkering with a car
(C) like tinkering with a car as a teenager
(D) the same as a teenager tinkering with a car
(E) like the teenager’s tinkering with a car

Solution:

'Trying' an action is to be compared to another action - 'to tinker'. Choice C uses 'like' to compare actions. Thus, A is the best answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 139, May 24th 2011

2011-05-24T11:59:00.003+05:30

Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only with an Edison phonograph and insatiable curiosity.

(A) Traveling the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were armed only
(B) In 1905, Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály, traveling the back roads of Hungary, began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, and they were only armed
(C) In 1905 Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary armed only
(D) Having traveled the back roads of Hungary, in 1905 Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology; they were only armed
(E) Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály, in 1905 began their pioneering work in ethnomusicology, traveling the back roads of Hungary, arming themselves only

Solution:
A) 'in 1905' is the not the subject.
B) traveling......., began pioneering. ( effect has preceded the cause)
C) CORRECT
D) the word having is not preferred.
E) traveling........., arming................ The word 'and' is missing before 'arming'.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 137, May 20th 2011

2011-05-20T13:30:00.002+05:30

Today’s technology allows manufacturers to make small cars more fuel-efficient now than at any time in their production history.

(A) small cars more fuel-efficient now than at any time in their
(B) small cars that are more fuel-efficient than they were at any time in their
(C) small cars that are more fuel-efficient than those at any other time in
(D) more fuel-efficient small cars than those at any other time in their
(E) more fuel-efficient small cars now than at any time in

Solution:

The correct comparison is between small cars with certain fuel efficiency to those cars in the past with lesser fuel efficiency. There is only one choice, C, that makes the correct comparison. C is the best answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 136, May 18th 2011

2011-05-18T12:18:00.003+05:30

The nation’s three military academies have seen a dramatic rise in applications, one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies.

(A) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies
(B) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, tuition costs that have increased at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
(C) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, private colleges that increased their tuition costs, and recruiting improvements by the academies
(D) fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, tuition costs increasing at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
(E) fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting

Solution (Posted on 20th):
Choice A makes the list parallel. All elements in the list are nouns. A remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 135, May 16th 2011

2011-05-16T12:23:00.002+05:30

The most favorable locations for the growth of glaciers, rather than being the cold, dry polar regions, would be instead the cool, moist middle latitudes, where there is abundant precipitation and where it is cold enough to allow some snow to accumulate year by year.

(A) glaciers, rather than being the cold, dry polar regions, would be instead the cool, moist middle latitudes
(B) glaciers are not the cold, dry polar regions but the cool, moist middle latitudes
(C) glaciers are the cool, moist middle latitudes rather than the cold, dry polar regions
(D) glaciers, instead of being the cold, dry polar regions, would be the cool, moist middle latitudes
(E) glaciers are, instead of the cold, dry polar regions, rather the cool, moist middle latitudes

Solution (Posted on May 18th):

Choices A and D are passive. rather than indicates a preference, thus incorrect. Instead of indicates substitution, thus incorrect. In choice B, not.........but.............. is parallel and thus is the best answer. B remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 133, May 11th 2011

2011-05-11T12:14:00.005+05:30

In how many ways can the letters A, B, C, D, and D be arranged so that there are is least one letter between two "D"s?

(A) 12

(B) 18

(D) 36

(E) 60

Answer is D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 131, May 9th 2011

2011-05-09T13:44:00.002+05:30

A 4-digit positive integer consists of none zero digits. If exactly two of the digits are the same, how many such integers are possible?

(A) 72

(B) 144

(D) 504

(E) 1008

Answer is E

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 130, May 7th 2011

2011-05-07T13:43:00.005+05:30

Eight students are equally divided into 4 groups who divide 4 different projects between themselves. How many different groups are possible?

(A) 1280

(B) 960

(D) 1680

(E) 540

Answer is D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 129, May 5th 2011

2011-05-05T13:12:00.005+05:30

A 6-digit code consists of two number digit chosen from 0, 1, 2, 3 and four letters chosen from p, q, r, s, t. If the first and last digit must be a number digit and each digit can appear more than once in a code, how many different codes are possible?

(A) 375

(B) 625

(D) 5000

(E) 10,000

Answer is E

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 128, May 3rd 2011

2011-05-03T18:02:00.004+05:30

How many integers from 500 to 799, inclusive, contain 6 or 7 in it ?

(A) 220

(B) 236

(D) 240

(E) 242

Answer is B

SEMINAR ON “MBA IN INDIA & ABROAD”

2011-05-03T15:43:00.001+05:30

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B-School Admission Trends

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This article is with the intention to share the latest trends of admission results of Indian Applicants who have applied to B Schools for Fall’10, the trend this year has been the increase of the applicants especially from IT- Pool, ( even the admission comitte of most B-Schools in US / Europe Would agree ), this Obviously has made getting into Good B-Schools tougher. So , what can make the difference ?

GMAT Score? Of course GMAT Score is important, higher the score better the chances however is just a good GMAT score enough to get into Top Schools? No – With most of the Applicants coming from similar backgrounds in terms of work Experience, Academics and Background a lot depends on the application ( Essays , Recommendations etc..) , The applicant communicates to the Ad-Com through his / her application and hence it’s imperative to ensure the “BEST Application” is presented for the B-School. Now, what does “Best Application” mean? – Let us try to understand this, Based on my experience i would suggest the following to ensure a winning application.

1) Theme : Always have a Theme in mind before approaching the application this includes your experiences ( Both Professional and Personal) and try to build your story based on that.

2) Goals : Almost every B-School will ask you this Question , It is a must to have your short term and Long-term goals clearly defined ,there can’t be any compromises made in defining your Goals, its also necessary to mention what made you decide on the Goal’s .

3) Diversity : As mentioned earlier most of the applicants come from similar backgrounds and hence it very important to display what diverse skills / experiences you posses.

4) Leadership : A B-school can facilitate the path to be a leader, However if you already have Leadership skills it will attract the Ad-Com , Any leadership activities in your life can be presented in the application , it’s not a necessity that you have a Managerial Role ( If you do it will add ), leadership is not defined by you designation but by your actions, organising a camp or an Idea that has been implemented can also be considered as Leadership Trait.

5) Social- Awareness : A Business leader is also responsible for the society , indicate different social activities that you’ve participated in throughout your life.

6) Language / Data : Flowery language is not really required , however Grammatically correct and crisp language is. Ensure there are no errors while filling the online application for eg : Dates, GPA , Names etc..

7) Plagiarism : A Strict No-No , Copying content from the Net or other applicant is a definite setback to the application.

8) Choice : Outlay clearly why you have chosen that B-School , Subject and most importantly Why an MBA and what can it do for you.

9) X-Factor : Stress on what can you bring to the class and how you will contribute to the School over-all. These are some points that should be kept in mind while applying for any B-School , There is definitely no single point strategy to ensure an Admit however a combination of these with a decent profile should at-least give you an Interview Call.

HAPPY APP’ing

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 124 April 25th 2011

2011-04-25T11:57:00.002+05:30

Rules banning cancer-causing substances from food apply to new food additives and not to natural constituents of food because their use as additives is entirely avoidable.

(A) their use as additives is

(B) as additives, their use is

(D) the use of such additives are

(E) the use of them as additives is

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted on April - 27th with an explanation for the answer!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 123, April 23rd 2011

2011-04-23T12:16:00.003+05:30

Roy Wilkins was among the last of a generation of civil rights activists who led the nation through decades of change so profound many young Americans are not able to imagine, even less to remember, what segregation was like.

(A) so profound many young Americans are not able to imagine, even less to remember

(B) so profound that many young Americans cannot imagine, much less remember

(D) of such profundity many young Americans cannot imagine, even less can they remember

(E) of such profundity that many young Americans are not able to imagine, much less to remember

Solution (Posted on April 25th):

A) so...'that' is missing.

B) CORRECT

C) Same as A

D) such..'that' is missing

E) are - wrong tense.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 122, April 20th 2011

2011-04-20T17:26:00.003+05:30

Rising inventories, when unaccompanied correspondingly by increases in sales, can lead to production cutbacks that would hamper economic growth.

(A) when unaccompanied correspondingly by increases in sales, can lead

(B) when not accompanied by corresponding increases in sales, possibly leads

(D) if not accompanied by correspondingly increased sales, possibly leads

(E) if not accompanied by corresponding increases in sales, can lead

Solution (Posted on April 23rd):

A) when unaccompanied correspondingly by.... - meaning error.

B) Leads - singular; inventories - plural

C) they - unnecessary pronoun

D) Same as B

E) CORRECT; the meaning intent is clear.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 120, April 14th 2011

2011-04-14T12:12:00.000+05:30

Pensions are now viewed as a deferred payment of salary, money a worker is compelled to put away to take care of one’s later years.

(A) a worker is compelled to put away to take care of one’s

(B) that a worker is compelled to put away to take care of oneself in

(D) workers are compelled to put away to take care of them in

(E) workers are compelled to put away to take care of themselves in

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted on April - 16th with an explanation for the answer!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 119, April 12th 2011

2011-04-12T12:01:00.004+05:30

Parliament did not accord full refugee benefits to twelve of the recent immigrants because it believed that to do it rewards them for entering the country illegally.

(A) to do it rewards

(B) doing it rewards

(D) doing so would reward

(E) to do it would reward

Solution (Posted on 14th) :

Phrases 'do it', 'do so..' are always incorrect. In choice C, 'this' does not refer to any clear antecedent. D remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 118, April 10th 2011

2011-04-10T18:28:00.007+05:30

Paleontologists believe that fragments of a primate jawbone unearthed in Burma and estimated at 40 to 44 million years old provide evidence of a crucial step along the evolutionary path that led to human beings.

(A) at 40 to 44 million years old provide evidence of

(B) as being 40 to 44 million years old provides evidence of

(D) to be 40 to 44 million years old provide evidence of

(E) as 40 to 44 million years old provides evidence of what was

Solution (Posted on April 12th):

Idiom - Estimate to be. D is the correct answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 117, April 8th 2011

2011-04-08T21:59:00.005+05:30

Pablo Picasso, the late Spanish painter, credited African art with having had a strong influence on his work.

(A) with having had

(B) for its having

(D) for having

(E) in that it had

Solution (Posted on April 10th):

The correct idiom is 'credit with'. A stays.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 116, April 6th 2011

2011-04-06T12:28:00.002+05:30

Over five thousand years ago, archaeologists have discovered that Mesopotamian cooks were preparing chicken with coriander and tamarind, just as Egyptian cooks are still doing today.

(A) Over five thousand years ago, archaeologists have discovered that

(B) Over five thousand years ago, archaeologists had discovered that

(D) Over five thousand years ago, as archaeologists have discovered it,

(E) Archaeologists have discovered, over five thousand years ago, that

Solution (Posted on 8th):

A) Archaeologists did not discover five thousand years ago.

B) Same as A

C) CORRECT

D) it - ambiguous pronoun

E) Same as A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 115, April 4th 2011

2011-04-04T18:45:00.002+05:30

Out of America’s fascination with all things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing back the chaise lounge, the overstuffed sofa, and the claw-footed bathtub.

(A) things antique have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing

(B) things antique has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that is bringing

(D) antique things have grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that are bringing

(E) antique things has grown a market for bygone styles of furniture and fixtures that bring

Solution (Posted on 6th) :

The question is a simple concept question on Subject verb agreement. Just recognize that the subject 'fascination' is singular, thus, the verbs - has grown and is bringing are correct. B remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 114, Mar 31st 2011

2011-03-31T16:38:00.002+05:30

Neanderthals had a vocal tract that resembled those of the apes and so were probably without language, a shortcoming that may explain why they were supplanted by our own species.

(A) Neanderthals had a vocal tract that resembled those of the apes

(B) Neanderthals had a vocal tract resembling an ape’s

(D) The Neanderthal’s vocal tracts resembled the apes’

(E) The vocal tracts of the Neanderthals resembled those of the apes

Solution:

A) a tract - singular; those - plural

B) CORRECT

C) The Vocal tracts cannot be the subject, since were without language cannot refer to tracts.

D) Same as C

E) Same as C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 113, Mar 29th 2011

2011-03-29T12:44:00.007+05:30

Native American burial sites dating back 5,000 years indicate that the residents of Maine at that time were part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people.

(A) were part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people

(B) had been part of a widespread culture of people who were Algonquian-speaking

(D) had been people who were part of a widespread culture that was Algonquian-speaking

(E) were a people which had been part of a widespread, Algonquian-speaking culture

Solution (Posted on April 2nd):

A) CORRECT

B) wrong usage of past perfect.

C) residents....were people - redundant

D) Same as B and C

E) Same as C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 112, Mar 27th 2011

2011-03-27T12:38:00.003+05:30

Ms. Wright tries to get inside Iran to understand how it works, the role it has played in the Middle East and its intricate relationship with the United States, which is complex and depends heavily on understanding of the Farsi language.

(A) which is complex and depends

(B) because it is complex and depends

(D) which are complex and depend

(E) a task that is complex and depends

Solution (Posted on Mar 29th):

A) United States is not complex.

B) it - ambiguous

C) they - who are complex? Not known.

D) Same as A

E) CORRECT; the entire information mentioned is a task. The subject 'task' is correctly placed after the comma.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 111, Mar 25th 2011

2011-03-25T16:08:00.007+05:30

Ms. Chambers is among the forecasters who predict that the rate of addition to arable lands will drop while those of loss rise.

(A) those of loss rise

(B) it rises for loss

(D) the rate of loss rises

(E) there are rises for the rate of loss

Solution (Posted on Mar 27th):

A) the rate - singular; those - plural.

B) it - ambiguous; not parallel.

C) Same as A

D) CORRECT; rate and rate are correctly compared.

E) there - ambiguous; wordy.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 110, Mar 23rd 2011

2011-03-23T12:37:00.007+05:30

Most victims of infectious mononucleosis recover after a few weeks of listlessness, but an unlucky few may suffer for years.

(A) but an unlucky few may suffer

(B) and an unlucky few have suffered

(D) that a few being unlucky may suffer

(E) but a few who, being unlucky, suffered

Solution (Posted on Mar 25th):

The contrast word - 'but' is needed to give the correct meaning. Choice E is wordy. A remains the best.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 109, Mar 21st 2011

2011-03-21T16:39:00.004+05:30

Most teen-agers who work for pay hold jobs that require few skills, little responsibility, and also no hope for career advancement.

(A) little responsibility, and also

(B) little responsibility, and with

(D) carry little responsibility, and

(E) carry little responsibility, and offer

Solution (Posted on Mar 23rd):

The correct list in the sentence is - hold....., carry........., and offer.......... Thus, E remains. Note - A makes a redundancy error - 'and also'

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 109, Mar 19th 2011

2011-03-19T16:55:00.002+05:30

Most state constitutions now mandate that the state budget be balanced each year.

(A) mandate that the state budget be balanced

(B) mandate the state budget to be balanced

(D) have a mandate for a balanced state budget

(E) have a mandate to balance the state budget

Solution (Posted on Mar 21st):

Choice A is the best. The base form of verb - 'be' is correctly used with the subjunctive - 'mandate'.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 108, Mar 17th 2011

2011-03-17T12:14:00.003+05:30

If Adam is four times as old as Bob, then what is the present age of Adam?

a. Some years ago, Adam was 10 years older than Bob.

b. 10 years later, Adam will be thrice as old as Bob.

Answer (Posted on Mar 19th): D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 107, Mar 15th 2011

2011-03-15T15:36:00.005+05:30

There are 5 English teachers, 4 Mathematics teachers and 3 Science teachers. What is the probability that a committee of 4 teachers will consist of 1 English teacher, 2 Mathematics teacher and 1 Science teacher.

a. 1/20

b. 1/21

c. 1/22

d. 1/23

e. 1/24

Answer (Posted on Mar 17th): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 106, Mar 13th 2011

2011-03-13T19:36:00.003+05:30

amn = –1. Which of these is definitely true?

I. a = – 1

II. m is odd integer

III. n is odd integer

a. I only

b. I, II only

c. I, III only

d. I, II & III only

e. None of these

Solution (Posted on Mar 15th):

Answer is A. m, n are not necessarily odd. mn is odd integer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 105, Mar 9th 2011

2011-03-09T14:43:00.005+05:30

What is the value of (–5)a25b?

a. a + 2b = 6

b. a = b

Answer is C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 104, Mar 7th 2011

2011-03-07T12:32:00.009+05:30

Is the number ABC (where A, B, C are digits) divisible by p?

a. p = 7 and 2A + 10B + C is divisible by 7.

b. p = 3 and A + B + C is a multiple of 3.

Solution (Posted on Mar 9th):

Answer is D. Number is 100A + 10B + C = 98A + (2A + 10B + C). 98A is divisible by 7 and 2A + 10B + C is also divisible by 7 => Number is divisible by 7.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 103, Mar 5th 2011

2011-03-05T12:54:00.001+05:30

x is the number of diagonals in a polygon having 8 sides, and y is the number of sides in a polygon having 14 diagonals. What is the value of x + y?

a. 24

b. 27

c. 30

d. 32

e. 36

Answer (Posted on Mar 7th): B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 102, Mar 3rd 2011

2011-03-03T18:47:00.004+05:30

What is the remainder when 7n is divided by 5?

a. n is a multiple of 4

b. n > 0

Answer (Posted on Mar 5th): C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 101, Mar 1st 2011

2011-03-01T11:32:00.002+05:30

Many policy experts say that shifting a portion of health-benefit costs back to the workers helps to control the employer’s costs, but also helps to limit medical spending by making patients more careful consumers.

(A) helps to control the employer’s costs, but also helps

(B) helps the control of the employer’s costs, and also

(D) helps to control not only the employer’s costs, but

(E) not only helps to control the employer’s costs, and also helps

Solution (Posted on Mar 3rd):

Not only helps to..but also helps to... is idiomatically correct and parallel - C is correct; note - and also is a redundant phrase.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 100, Feb 27th 2011

2011-02-27T11:40:00.004+05:30

Manifestations of Islamic political militancy in the first period of religious reformism were the rise of the Wahhabis in Arabia, the Sanusi in Cyrenaica, the Fulani in Nigeria, the Mahdi in the Sudan, and the victory of the Usuli “mujtahids” in Shiite Iran and Iraq.

(A) Manifestations of Islamic political militancy in the first period of religious reformism were the rise of the Wahhabis in Arabia, the Sanusi in Cyrenaica, the Fulani in Nigeria, the Mahdi in the Sudan, and
(B) Manifestations of Islamic political militancy in the first period of religious reformism were shown in the rise of the Wahhabis in Arabia, the Sanusi in Cyrenaica, the Fulani in Nigeria, the Mahdi in the Sudan, and also
(C) In the first period of religious reformism, manifestations of Islamic political militancy were the rise of the Wahhabis in Arabia, of the Sanusi in Cyrenaica, the Fulani in Nigeria, the Mahdi in the Sudan, and
(D) In the first period of religious reformism, manifestations of Islamic political militancy were shown in the rise of the Wahhabis in Arabia, the Sanusi in Cyrenaica, the Fulani in Nigeria, the Mahdi in the Sudan, and
(E) In the first period of religious reformism, Islamic political militancy was manifested in the rise of the Wahhabis in Arabia, the Sanusi in Cyrenaica, the Fulani in Nigeria, and the Mahdi in the Sudan, and in

Solution (Posted on Mar 1st):

The list end with the mahdi in Sudan, we need an and preceding it, Thus E remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 99, Feb 25th 2011

2011-02-25T11:35:00.012+05:30

Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that the work week would continue to become shorter.

(A) Machines replacing human labor, there was wide anticipation that
(B) When machines replaced human labor, there was wide anticipation
(C) As machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated that
(D) Insofar as machines replaced human labor, it was widely anticipated
(E) Human labor being replaced by machines, there was wide anticipation that

Solution (Posted on Feb 27th):

A) Machines replacing... - incomplete transition. ; there - ambiguous
B) there does the error again.
C) CORRECT
D) Insofar as does not strike the right intent.
E) Same as A, being is not preferred.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 98, Feb 23rd 2011

2011-02-23T14:30:00.001+05:30

Lower-level management function most effectively when they have thorough training and unimpeded communication with workers, supervisors, and one another.

(A) management function most effectively when they have
(B) managers function most effectively when they have
(C) management functions most effectively when they have
(D) managers function most effectively when they have received
(E) management functions most effectively when it has

Solution (Posted on Feb 25th):

A) since we see one another in the end of the sentence, we need managers and not management.

B) CORRECT

C) Same as A

D) have received can be made concise as shown in B

E) Same as A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 97, Feb 21st 2011

2011-02-21T14:17:00.002+05:30

Los Angeles has a higher number of family dwellings per capita than any large city.

(A) a higher number of family dwellings per capita than any large city
(B) higher numbers of family dwellings per capita than any other large city
(C) a higher number of family dwellings per capita than does any other large city
(D) higher numbers of family dwellings per capita than do other large cities
(E) a high per capita number of family dwellings, more than does any other large city

Solution (Posted on 23rd):

A) than any city - wrong, Los Angeles cannot have more dwellings per capita than itself.

B) numbers of - the phrase is always incorrect

C) CORRECT

D) Same as B

E) a high per capita number of family dwellings - changes the meaning.

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Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 96, Feb 19th 2011

2011-02-19T14:30:00.000+05:30

Local residents claim that San Antonio, Texas, has more good Mexican American restaurants than any city does in the United States.

(A) any city does
(B) does any other city
(C) other cities do
(D) any city
(E) other cities

Solution (Posted on 21st):

One city is compared with others, and not by itself too. Thus, 'any other' is needed. The word 'any' is required since the intent is to show that no other city has more restaurants than San Fransisco does. B stays correct.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 95, Feb 17th 2011

2011-02-17T13:16:00.000+05:30

A 5-digit telephone number consists of 2, 3, and 4. If 2 can be used exactly once, 3 and 4 can be used twice, how many such numbers are possible?

A) 30

B) 50

C) 100

D) 250

E) 9

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted tomorrow (Feb-19th) with an explanation for the answer!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 94, Feb 15th 2011

2011-02-15T13:23:00.001+05:30

a and b are the positive integers, and a is a prime number, if x ^2 - bx + a =0 has a positive integer solution, asks what is the value of (b-a)?

Answer (Posted on 17th): 1

A* 1 = a

A+ 1 = b

B–a=1

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 92, Feb 12th 2011

2011-02-12T13:29:00.001+05:30

The remainder of 24 divided by X is X-2, what value is X?

(1) X> 5

(2) X is less than 14

Answer (Posted on Feb 15th): C

1 is ns, 2 is ns . Together. S C is the answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 91, Feb 11th 2011

2011-02-11T18:13:00.001+05:30

X is a multiple of 5, X=a^2 *b, a and b are integers. Which of the following must be the multiple of 125?

A) ab

B) ab^2

C) a^2.b^2

D) a^3b^3

E) 2a^b

Answer (Posted on 12th): D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 90, Feb 10th 2011

2011-02-10T13:50:00.001+05:30

When a number is divided by 13, quotient is Q, remainder is 1; when divided by 19 remainder is 1. What is the remainder when Q is divided by 19?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 0

D) 4

E) 5

Solution (Posted on Feb 11th):

Answer is C, N = 13 Q + 1 = 19 P + 1

So Q is a multiple of 19.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 89, Feb 9th 2011

2011-02-09T14:52:00.001+05:30

The number of the members of Lion’s club is more than 10 and less than 40. When 3 people sit at a table, other people can be exactly divided into 3 -people groups (4people sit at a table) or 5-people groups (5 people sit at a table). If the members are divided to 7-people groups, how many people will be left? 18 or 33

i. 4

ii. 5

iii. 2

A. 1 only

B. ii only

C. I and ii only

D I , ii and iii

E none

Solutions (Posted on Feb 10th): Answer is C

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 88, Feb 8th 2011

2011-02-08T12:30:00.000+05:30

There are 5 letters and 5 corresponding envelopes. If we put the 5 letters into the envelopes at random, what is the probability that only one letter goes into the correct envelope?

A) 1/3

B) 7/9

C) 1/4

D) 5/9

E) 4/9

Solution (Posted on Feb 9th):

C is the answer.

1/5 * 3/4*2/3*1/2 * 5 = ¼

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 87, Feb 7th 2011

2011-02-07T12:29:00.001+05:30

Never before had taxpayers confronted so many changes at once as they had in the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

(A) so many changes at once as they had in

(B) at once as many changes as

(D) as many changes at once as they confronted in

(E) so many changes at once that confronted them in

Solution (Posted on Feb 8th):

Idiomatically (as.......as) only D is sound. In B, the meaning is incorrect. Here, the fact that taxpayers at once confronted as many changes... is the meaning required. Moreover, changes as the Tax act.. is wrong. This, D is correct.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 86, Feb 6th 2011

2011-02-06T12:34:00.000+05:30

Native American burial sites dating back 5,000 years indicate that the residents of Maine at that time were part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people.

(A) were part of a widespread culture of Algonquian-speaking people

(B) had been part of a widespread culture of people who were Algonquian-speaking

(D) had been people who were part of a widespread culture that was Algonquian-speaking

(E) were a people which had been part of a widespread, Algonquian-speaking culture

Solution (Posted on Feb 7th):

A) CORRECT

B) had been - wrong usage of past perfect; no past sequential actions seen

C) residents ..were people - meaning disturbed

D) Same as B

E) Same as C; people cannot be referred as 'which'

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 85, Feb 5th 2011

2011-02-05T12:00:00.000+05:30

Ms. Wright tries to get inside Iran to understand how it works, the role it has played in the Middle East and its intricate relationship with the United States, which is complex and depends heavily on understanding of the Farsi language

(A) which is complex and depends

(B) because it is complex and depends

(D) which are complex and depend

(E) a task that is complex and depends

Solution (Posted on Feb 6th):

The fact that Ms. Wright is doing the action is 'a task', no other choice but E mentions this as the subject right after the comma. All other choices disturb the meaning intent and are incorrect. E stays.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 84, Feb 4th 2011

2011-02-04T12:44:00.001+05:30

Ms. Chambers is among the forecasters who predict that the rate of addition to arable lands will drop while those of loss rise.

(A) those of loss rise

(B) it rises for loss

(D) the rate of loss rises

(E) there are rises for the rate of loss

Solution (Posted on Feb 5th):

A) rate is singular, those is plural

B) rate of... and it rises for - not parallel

C) Same as A

D) CORRECT

E) there - ambiguous

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 83, Feb 3rd 2011

2011-02-04T12:41:00.002+05:30

Most victims of infectious mononucleosis recover after a few weeks of listlessness, but an unlucky few may suffer for years.

(A) but an unlucky few may suffer

(B) and an unlucky few have suffered

(D) that a few being unlucky may suffer

(E) but a few who, being unlucky, suffered

Solution (Posted on Feb 4th):

A) CORRECT

B) Most victims of.....and an unlucky few - wrong meaning and construction

C) an unlucky few wrongly refers to listlessness because of the pronoun 'that'

D) Same as C

E) wordy construction

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 82, Feb 2nd 2011

2011-02-04T12:41:00.000+05:30

Most teen-agers who work for pay hold jobs that require few skills, little responsibility, and also no hope for career advancement.

(A) little responsibility, and also

(B) little responsibility, and with

(D) carry little responsibility, and

(E) carry little responsibility, and offer

Solution (Posted on Feb 3rd):

A) and also - redundant

B) that hold .....and with - not parallel

C) require...., little responsibility..., and offer - not parallel

D) Same as B

E) CORRECT

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 81, Feb 1st 2011

2011-02-01T15:09:00.000+05:30

Most state constitutions now mandate that the state budget be balanced each year.

(A) mandate that the state budget be balanced

(B) mandate the state budget to be balanced

(D) have a mandate for a balanced state budget

(E) have a mandate to balance the state budget

Solution (Posted on Feb 2nd):

Choice A gives the right construction with subjunctive - mandate and the simple form of verb - be balanced. Thus A remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 80, Jan 30th 2011

2011-01-30T14:41:00.001+05:30

It is not likely that the competitive imbalance that now exists between Japan with all major industrial nations will be redressed during the foreseeable future.

(A) with all major industrial nations will be redressed during

(B) with all other major industrial nations will be redressed within

(D) and all major industrial nations will be redressed during

(E) and all other major industrial nations will be redressed within

Solution (Posted on Jan 31st):

Between X and Y. Thus D and E remain. D includes japan, but E says all other.. Thus, E is the best answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 79, Jan 29th 2011

2011-01-29T16:33:00.001+05:30

Following the nutrition board’s advice on salt consumption would mean a virtual end of the use of salt in cooking, an avoidance of obviously salty foods,and reducing the reliance on processed foods that contain significant amounts of often hidden sodium.

(A) reducing the reliance on processed foods that contain significant amounts of often hidden sodium

(B) reducing the reliance on processed foods containing often hidden but significant amounts of sodium

(D) a reduced reliance on the significant amounts of hidden sodium often contained in processed foods

(E) a reduced reliance on processed foods that contain significant but often hidden amounts of sodium

Solution (Posted on Jan 30th):

An avoidance of...., and a reduced reliance on... is parallel. Though C is parallel too, containing as they do.. is wrong meaning. Choice D reliance on significant amounts is wrong, the reliance is on the foods. E is the best answer.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 78, Jan 28th 2011

2011-01-28T12:05:00.001+05:30

Following the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger, investigators concluded that many key people employed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its contractors work an excessive amount of overtime that has the potential of causing errors in judgment.

(A) overtime that has the potential of causing

(B) overtime that has the potential to cause

(D) overtime, a practice that has the potential for causing

(E) overtime, a practice that can, potentially, cause

Solution (Posted on Jan 29th):

Choices D and E rightly bring in the subject - a practice. While D gives the wrong intent - has the potential of causing - and the phrase for causing is also incorrect in meaning and intent, choice E stays concise and clear, thus remains right.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 77, Jan 27th 2011

2011-01-27T12:54:00.000+05:30

Faced with an estimated $2 billion budget gap, the city’s mayor proposed a nearly 17 percent reduction in the amount allocated the previous year to maintain the city’s major cultural institutions and to subsidize hundreds of local arts groups.

(A) proposed a nearly 17 percent reduction in the amount allocated the previous year to maintain the city’s major cultural institutions and to subsidize

(B) proposed a reduction from the previous year of nearly 17 percent in the amount it was allocating to maintain the city’s major cultural institutions and for subsidizing

(C) proposed to reduce, by nearly 17 percent, the amount from the previous year that was allocated for the maintenance of the city’s major cultural institutions and to subsidize

(D) has proposed a reduction from the previous year of nearly 17 percent of the amount it was allocating for maintaining the city’s major cultural institutions, and to subsidize

(E) was proposing that the amount they were allocating be reduced by nearly 17 percent from the previous year for maintaining the city’s major cultural institutions and for the subsidization

Solution (Posted on Jan 28th):

The sentence is in simple past.., talking about an amount allocated the previous year and a problem faced. Past continuous tense is rarely correct. We can thus eliminate B, D and E. Choice is an awkward construction with wrong modification saying the year was allocated. Thus A remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 76, Jan 26th 2011

2011-01-26T21:32:00.000+05:30

Except for a concert performance that the composer himself staged in 1911, Scott Joplin’s ragtime opera Treemonisha was not produced until 1972, sixty-one years after its completion.

(A) Except for a concert performance that the composer himself staged

(B) Except for a concert performance with the composer himself staging it

(D) Excepting a concert performance that the composer himself staged

(E) With the exception of a concert performance with the staging done by the composer himself

Solution (Posted on Jan 27th):

The 'it' does a bad job on choice B. C is passive. In D, excepting a performance..., opera... does not give the right meaning intent. E is wordy and passive. A remains.

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Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 75, Jan 25th 2011

2011-01-25T11:49:00.000+05:30

Everyone participating in the early sociological study committed a crucial methodological error by failing to fully consider alternative ways of classifying their data.

(A) by failing to fully consider alternative ways of classifying their

(B) by failing fully to consider alternative ways of classifying their

(D) by not fully considering alternative ways to classify the

(E) by not considering fully alternative ways of classifying his or her

Solution (Posted on Jan 26th):

The best choice D says the date and not their data(indicating that the participants had to classify data about themselves). The phrase - his or her only makes the error deep, moreover, not preferred on GMAT S.C.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 74, Jan 24th 2011

2011-01-24T18:12:00.001+05:30

Even today, a century after Pasteur developed the first vaccine, rabies almost always kills its victims unless inoculated in the earliest stages of the disease.

(A) its victims unless inoculated

(B) its victims unless they are inoculated

(D) the victims unless there is an inoculation

(E) the victims unless inoculated

Solution (Posted on 25th):
Choice A comes as though rabies is inoculated. C is also unclear. D has 'there' - ambiguous pronoun, E has the same problem as A. Thus, B remains.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 73, Jan 21st 2011

2011-01-21T12:43:00.001+05:30

f(x) = 3 ( x >= 0 ), f(x) = |x| if x < 0,

then find f(3) + f(–3)

Answer (Posted on Jan 22nd): 6

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 72, Jan 20th 2011

2011-01-20T12:51:00.001+05:30

Is | |x|-|y| | – |x-y| = 0?

1. y is greater than 0

2. y –x is less than 0

Solution (Posted on Jan 21st):

Answer is C. To answer this question we need to know if x and y have same sign or opposite sign . So when I combine I know they have same sign and so S.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 71, Jan 19th 2011

2011-01-19T18:00:00.001+05:30

r and s are positive integers and s not equal to 1 . Is 2r > s?

1. ( r – 1 )/ s > ½

2. (r / ( s-1) < ½

Please give your answers in the comment box below. Solution will be posted tomorrow (Jan-20th) with an explanation for the answer!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 70, Jan 17th 2011

2011-01-17T12:10:00.001+05:30

Rather than continue to produce most of the items necessary for subsistence, a growing number of farm families during the first decades of the nineteenth century began to specialize in the production of grain or cotton and to use the cash proceeds from selling their crops for buying necessities.

(A) selling their crops for buying

(B) the sales of their crops for buying

(D) their selling crops for buying of

(E) the sale of their crops to buy

Solution (Posted on Jan 19th):

cash proceeds from (a Noun - some process), the sale of - fits right. Moreover, for buying necessities comes as thought they are doing is for the sake of necessities. E is best.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 69, Jan 16th 2011

2011-01-16T14:13:00.001+05:30

Real similar to a Hollywood movie set with nothing behind the building fronts, the country’s apparent new-found affluence masks a very different reality: most citizens are not living at all well.

(A) Real similar to

(B) Much as if it was

(D) Like

(E) Just as

Solution (Posted on 17th):

Like X, Y.... concise and clear. D is best.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 68, Jan 15th 2011

2011-01-15T12:55:00.000+05:30

Reared apart from each other, a recent United States study showed striking similarities in identical twins, including many idiosyncrasies of behavior.

(A) Reared apart from each other, a recent United States study showed striking similarities in identical twins, including many idiosyncrasies of behavior.

(B) Reared apart from each other, striking similarities between identical twins that include many idiosyncrasies of behavior were shown in a recent United States study.

(C) A recent United States study showed striking similarities in identical twins reared apart from each other that include many idiosyncrasies of behavior.

(D) According to a recent United States study, identical twins reared apart from each other showed striking similarities, including many idiosyncrasies of behavior.

(E) According to a recent United States study, identical twins showed striking similarities reared apart from each other, including many idiosyncrasies of behavior.

Solution (Posted on 16th):

A) a United States study was not reared apart from each other.

B) striking similarities were not reared apart from each other.

C) apart from each other that include - incorrect; the twins may include.

D) CORRECT

E) striking similarities were not reared apart from each other.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 67, Jan 14th 2011

2011-01-14T14:13:00.001+05:30

Recent essays by Garrison Keillor, the humorist and host of the public radio show A Prairie Home Companion, describes what might happen if Huns, Goths, and Visigoths were to invade Chicago.

(A) describes what might happen if Huns, Goths, and Visigoths were to invade

(B) describes what would happen if Huns, Goths, and Visigoths invaded

(D) describe what might happen if Huns, Goths, and Visigoths were to invade

(E) describe what happen if Huns, Goths, and Visigoths invade

Solution (Posted on 15th):

A) a United States study was not reared apart from each other.

B) striking similarities were not reared apart from each other.

C) apart from each other that include - incorrect; the twins may include.

D) CORRECT

E) striking similarities were not reared apart from each other.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 66, Jan 13th 2011

2011-01-13T18:00:00.001+05:30

Recent excavations suggest that the ancient peoples of the Italian peninsula merged the cult of Damia—a goddess of fertility and the harvest—with Venus.

(A) with Venus

(B) and Venus

(D) and Venus’

(E) and Venus’ cult

Solution (Posted on Jan 14th):

Merge X with Y; the cult of X with that of Y - parallel. C fits right.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 65, Jan 12th 2011

2011-01-12T12:38:00.001+05:30

The largest one and the least one of some consecutive integers both are odd. If eight of these numbers were even, what is the probability that a number selected at random would be even?

A) 1/13

B) 7/15

C) 3/14

D) 11/15

E) 13/15

Answer (Posted on Jan 13th): B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 64, Jan 11th 2011

2011-01-11T12:42:00.000+05:30

There are 4 balls of different colors and 4 corresponding boxes of the same four colours. If the balls into the boxes at random, what is the probability that exactly two balls were put into the same colored boxes?

A) 1/4

B) 1/8

C) 1/6

D) 1/24

E) 3/32

Solution (Posted on Jan 12th):

Answer is E, r g b w ¼ * ¼ * ¼ * ¼ * 4c2 = 6/ 64 = 3/ 32

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 63, Jan 10th 2011

2011-01-10T14:38:00.001+05:30

There are 10 dolls, including 4 green, 3 blue, and 3 red, in a container. Two dolls are picked out one by one at random. What is the probability that a green doll and then a blue doll will be selected?

A) 1/5

B) 1/3

C) 2/15

D) 1/15

E) 4/15

Solution (Posted in Jan 11th):

Answer is C, 4/10 * 3/9 = 2/5 * 1/3 = 2/15

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 62, Jan 9th 2011

2011-01-09T12:24:00.000+05:30

Point (P, Q) is randomly selected inside a circle x^2+y^2=4. What is the probability that P>Q>0?

A) 1/3

B) 1/8

C) 1/7

D) 1/2

E) 1/9

Answer (Posted on Jan 10th): B

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 61, Jan 8th 2011

2011-01-08T12:34:00.001+05:30

To speak habitually of the “truly needy” is gradually instilling the notion that many of those who are just called “needy” actually have adequate resources; such a conclusion is unwarranted.

(A) To speak habitually of the “truly needy” is gradually instilling the notion

(B) To speak habitually of the “truly needy” is instilling the notion gradually

(D) Speaking habitually of the “truly needy” is to instill the gradual notion

(E) Speaking habitually of the “truly needy” is instilling the gradual notion

Solution (Posted on Jan 9th):

X is Y parallelism. C and E remain. Speaking ...is instilling seems as though the noun speaking is doing an action. C is correct.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 60, Jan 7th 2011

2011-01-07T12:33:00.001+05:30

Under the new corporate insurance policy, when an employer is charged for damages to a third party wholly or largely as a result of actions by an employee, he is entitled to recoup the amount of the damages.

(A) he is entitled to recoup

(B) the employer is entitled to recoup

(D) he is entitled to recoup for

(E) the employer is entitled to recoup for

Solution (Posted on Jan 8th):

X is Y parallelism. C and E remain. Speaking ...is instilling seems as though the noun speaking is doing an action. C is correct.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 58, Jan 6th 2011

2011-01-06T13:59:00.001+05:30

Too old to bear arms himself, Frederick Douglass served as a recruiting agent, traveled through the North to exhort Black men to join the Union army.

(A) traveled through the North to exhort

(B) and he traveled through the North and exhorted

(D) traveling through the North and exhorted

(E) traveling through the North and exhorting

Solution (Posted on 7th):

The Main Clause(Cause) is that Frederick Douglass served as a recruiting agent.., the actions traveling and exhorting are done in the process of serving as an agent. (Effects) (Subordinate clauses) . Cause-Effect parallelism stays perfect with E alone. Thus, E stays.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 57, Jan 5th 2011

2011-01-05T12:37:00.001+05:30

Under the 1986 tax law, interest payments on a refinanced home loan are deductible only if the amount of the loan does not exceed the purchase price of the home, the cost of improvements, and any additional amount borrowed against the home to pay for medical or educational expenses.

(A) any additional amount borrowed against the home to pay for medical or educational expenses

(B) borrowing any additional amount against the home for payment of medical or educational expenses

(D) any additional payment of medical or educational expenses that were borrowed against the home

(E) any additional payment borrowed against the home for medical or educational expenses

Solution (Posted on 6th):

As per the list, there are certain amounts/sums of money that may not be exceeded. B and C bring in the verb 'borrowing', breaking the list. D and E talk about the payment made towards some expenses and not a certain amount(Payments are not borrowed). As per the meaning, A fits best.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 56, Jan 4th 2011

2011-01-04T11:52:00.000+05:30

To maintain a high demand for their product, the manufacturers first took over the marketing and sales functions previously performed by outside agents; next, they began changing their advertising campaigns monthly to keep pace with the rapid changes in consumers’ lives.

(A) they began changing

(B) this began changing

(D) to begin changing

(E) to change

Solution (Posted on Jan 5th):

A) CORRECT

B) this - ambiguous.

C) there is no need for a former or latter here. The new clause can start with a they that will refer to the manufacturers.

D) to begin changing.....to keep... does not give complete transition to the sentence.

E) Same as D

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 55, Jan 3rd 2011

2011-01-03T12:25:00.000+05:30

To ensure consistently high quality in its merchandise, the chain of retail stores became involved in every aspect of their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as the profit margins of those suppliers.

(A) their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as

(B) its suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment as well as

(C) their suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also

(D) its suppliers’ operations, dictating not only the number of stitches and the width of the hem in every garment but also

(E) their suppliers’ operations, dictating the number of stitches, the width of the hem in every garment, and

Solution (Posted on 4th):

The chain...singular; their - plural. B has a wrong idiomatic construction. D remains.

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Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 54, Jan 2nd 2011

2011-01-02T16:20:00.000+05:30

Two valence states of uranium, one with a deficit of four electrons and the other one with a deficit of six, occurs in nature and contributes to the diversity of uranium’s behavior.

(A) the other one with a deficit of six, occurs in nature and contributes

(B) the other one a deficit of six, occur in nature and contribute

(D) the other with a deficit of six, occur in nature and contribute

(E) one with six, occurs in nature and contributes

Solution (Posted on Jan 3rd):

One with X and the other with Y is the best construction (Parallel too). Occur - plural verb correctly used. D is right..!

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 53, Jan 1st 2011

2011-01-01T18:41:00.000+05:30

Through the years, the exquisitely subtle flavors and superb richness of Kenyan coffee has attracted an international following of discerning consumers.

(A) the exquisitely subtle flavors and superb richness of Kenyan coffee has

(B) the coffee of Kenya, with its exquisitely subtle and superbly rich flavors, have

(D) Kenyan coffee’s superb richness and exquisite subtlety of flavor has

(E) the exquisitely subtle flavors and superb richness of Kenyan coffee have

Solution (Posted on Jan 2nd):

E does the right job by using have (plural verb) for the subject exquisitely subtle flavors and superb richness.

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 52, Dec 31st 2010

2010-12-31T12:47:00.000+05:30

There is ample evidence, derived from the lore of traditional folk medicine, that naturally occurring antibiotics are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug.

(A) are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug

(B) are usually able to be modified to make them more effective drugs

(D) can usually be modified to make them a more effective drug

(E) can usually be modified to make them more effective drugs

Solution (Posted on Jan 1st):

A,B,C) are ..able to be modified - wordy

D) antibiotics - plural; a drug - singular

E) can be modified - concise ; CORRECT

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 51, Dec 30th 2010

2010-12-30T12:27:00.001+05:30

To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with that of ordinary grape juice.

(A) To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with that of ordinary grape juice.

(B) To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is comparing the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with that of ordinary grape juice.

(C) Comparing the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with ordinary grape juice.

(D) Comparing the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is like comparing the exquisite bouquet of a fine wine with ordinary grape juice.

(E) To compare the lightning-fast genius of playwright Tom Stoppard with the pedestrian efforts of some of his contemporaries is to compare a fine wine’s bouquet with ordinary grape juice’s bouquet.

Solution (Posted on 31st):

The choice B, C and D are incorrect in terms of X is Y parallelism. E is passive(apostrophe nouns). A is CORRECT

X is Y Parallelism : To compare......is to compare

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 50, Dec 29th 2010

2010-12-29T13:34:00.001+05:30

Under Napoleon the French were not able to organize an adequate supply system, and it was a major cause of the failure of their invasion of Russia.

(A) Under Napoleon the French were not able to organize an adequate supply system, and it

(B) The French being unable to organize an adequate supply system under Napoleon

(D) The inability of the French under Napoleon to organize an adequate supply system

(E) The French inability under Napoleon of organizing an adequate supply system.

Solution (Posted on Dec 30th):

A) and it - wordy, ambiguous

B) being - not preferred

C) For the French .. almost means - done for the sake of French; moreover - to be unable to - is wordy

D) CORRECT

E) French inability - wrong (possessive form is not used) ; inability to(do) is correct

Jamboree’s ISB scholarship

2010-12-28T17:04:00.000+05:30

Congratulations Saurav and Anish for receiving Scholarships of Rs.1 lac each from Jamboree for the year 2010 based on your outstanding achievements and for relentless pursuit of excellence.

Scholarship Winner Anish

Scholarship Winner Saurav

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 49, Dec 28th 2010

2010-12-28T15:45:00.000+05:30

Under a provision of the Constitution that was never applied, Congress has been required to call a convention for considering possible amendments to the document when formally asked to do it by the legislatures of two-thirds of the states.

(A) was never applied, Congress has been required to call a convention for considering possible amendments to the document when formally asked to do it

(B) was never applied, there has been a requirement that Congress call a convention for consideration of possible amendments to the document when asked to do it formally

(C) was never applied, whereby Congress is required to call a convention for considering possible amendments to the document when asked to do it formally

(D) has never been applied, whereby Congress is required to call a convention to consider possible amendments to the document when formally asked to do so

(E) has never been applied, Congress is required to call a convention to consider possible amendments to the document when formally asked to do so

Solution (Posted on 29th):

A) the provision has not been applied till date(present tense). Thus, using simple past(was) is incorrect

B) Same as A

C) Same as A

D) the word 'whereby' creates incomplete transition in sentence. It is also unnecessary.

E) CORRECT

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 48, Dec 27th 2010

2010-12-27T14:42:00.000+05:30

Though the term “graphic design” may suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging work, from package designs and company logotypes to signs, book jackets, computer graphics, and film titles.

(A) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging

(B) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, it has come to signify a wide range of

(D) have suggested corporate brochure and annual report layout, it has signified a wide range of

(E) have suggested laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging

Solution (Posted on 28th):

A) they - plural; the term"graphic design" - singular

B) CORRECT

C) the term itself is not a corporate brochure

D) Same as C

E) Same as A

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 47, Dec 26th 2010

2010-12-26T22:42:00.001+05:30

Two new studies indicate that many people become obese more due to the fact that their bodies burn calories too slowly than overeating.

(A) due to the fact that their bodies burn calories too slowly than overeating

(B) due to their bodies burning calories too slowly than to eating too much

(D) because their bodies burn calories too slowly than because they eat too much

(E) because of their bodies burning calories too slowly than because of their eating too much

Solution (Posted on Dec 27th):

A) the fact is compared to overeating - wrong comparison, not parallel

B) to their bodies burning..than to eating - not parallel, incorrect meaning

C) because...than that... - not parallel

D) CORRECT

E) wordy construction, wrong tense used to quote a fact( suppose to be in simple present)

Jamboree Question of the Day - Day 46, Dec 25th 2010

2010-12-25T18:19:00.001+05:30

The point ( r, s) lies in which quadrant?

A) The product of r and s is greater than 1

B) The sum of r and s is more than 3.

Solution (Posted on 26th):

Answer is C, I is NS as both could be positive or both negative.