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January 30, 2014

 

 

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Today's Practice GMAT Question:

Most spices are prepared for use in food after being dried and often ground or grated into powder, unlike the preparation of small seeds which are sometimes used whole.
(A) the preparation of small seeds which are sometimes used whole
(B) small seeds, which are sometimes used whole
(C) small seeds' preparation, which sometimes get used whole
(D) when small seeds are prepared by being used whole
(E) the whole usage of small seeds which is sometimes the preparation


 

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About the author: Jeff Sackmann has written many GMAT preparation books, including the popular Total GMAT Math, Total GMAT Verbal, and GMAT 111. He has also created explanations for problems in The Official Guide, as well as 1,800 practice GMAT math questions.

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