While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper in New...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper in New York City.
- Construction of the building was completed in 1931.
- The Empire State Building has 102 floors.
- It was designed by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.
The student wants to indicate when construction of the Empire State Building was finished. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Construction of the Empire State Building was completed in 1931.
The Empire State Building is a famous New York City skyscraper designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.
A skyscraper in New York City has 102 floors.
The Empire State Building has 102 floors and was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper in New York City." |
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| "Construction of the building was completed in 1931." |
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| "The Empire State Building has 102 floors." |
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| "It was designed by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon." |
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Part B: Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: The notes provide basic factual information about the Empire State Building including its location, construction completion date, size, and architects.
Argument Flow: The notes present four discrete facts about the Empire State Building in a straightforward informational format, covering identification, timing, physical characteristics, and attribution.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The right answer should directly address when construction was finished
- Use the specific completion date from the notes (1931)
- Be clear and direct about the timing aspect
- Specifically mention the Empire State Building
Construction of the Empire State Building was completed in 1931.
✓ Correct
- Directly states "Construction of the Empire State Building was completed in 1931" which perfectly matches the student's goal
The Empire State Building is a famous New York City skyscraper designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.
✗ Incorrect
- Focuses on fame and designers, contains no timing information
A skyscraper in New York City has 102 floors.
✗ Incorrect
- Generic reference without naming the building, mentions floors but not completion timing
The Empire State Building has 102 floors and was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.
✗ Incorrect
- Combines floor count and architect information but misses timing completely