Picture this: You're cruising through your GMAT Verbal section, feeling confident—until a wild Sentence Correction question appears, and suddenly you're debating if “has been running” sounds better than “had run” while the clock ticks away like it’s judging you. Sound familiar?
Welcome to the wonderful (and slightly frustrating) world of GMAT Sentence Correction, where grammar rules, idiomatic expressions, and sentence clarity collide to test not just your knowledge—but your patience.
But don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to GMAC (the official GMAT folks), Sentence Correction questions make up nearly 40% of the Verbal Reasoning section—that’s almost 14 out of 36 questions on average. So, if you want to conquer GMAT Verbal, mastering Sentence Correction is non-negotiable.
Here’s the good news: Sentence Correction is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned, practiced, and mastered—even if you haven’t opened a grammar book since 8th grade. This blog is your grammar bootcamp, your guide through dangling modifiers and illogical comparisons. We’ll keep it light, practical, and even a little fun (yes, grammar can be fun—just wait until we meet the “famous five” errors).
So grab a cup of coffee, open your favourite grammar meme page (because you’ll need it), and let’s transform your sentence correction panic into power.
Conclusion
Let’s face it: GMAT Sentence Correction is like a grammar-themed obstacle course—full of traps, tricks, and choices that make you question your very grasp of the English language. But here’s the twist: every single Sentence Correction question follows rules. And when you learn the patterns, suddenly the chaos becomes clarity.
Think of it like this: If grammar were a party, Sentence Correction is that guest who insists on wearing a bowtie and explaining why “neither the dog nor the cats were barking” is technically incorrect. Awkward? Maybe. Useful? Absolutely.
The secret sauce is practice, pattern recognition, and a bit of patience. Focus on the core grammar rules, get familiar with the common traps, and train yourself to see the intended meaning behind the sentence.
Here’s a motivational stat to end on: According to GMAT Club data, test takers who score 700+ on the GMAT consistently answer over 80% of Sentence Correction questions correctly. That can be you—with the right tools, the right mindset, and maybe a grammar pun or two.
So keep practicing, laugh at your mistakes (they make great teachers), and remember: It’s not just about correcting sentences. It’s about correcting your path to a higher score.