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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

Instructions:

Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Tips for Issue Essay

2. Questions to ask for Argument
3 reasons why or why not
elimination
Is this really a problem? Is there a simpler solution? Will the proposed solution really work? Would this create other problems? Have I stayed completely objective throughout the essay?
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

3. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

4. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
unnecessary detail
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
is valid or not
most difficult word of the answer choices

5. If forced to guess - choose the...
INTUITION (anticipation)
most difficult word of the answer choices
elimination
only analyze the argument itself

6. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
3 reasons why or why not
word parts
Reading Comprehension Acronym: Clearly identify the MAIN idea - Determine the OUTLINE used to develop the passage (first and last sentences outline paragraphs) - Locate important specific DETAILS - ANALYZE the ARGUMENTS or persuasive devices - Consid
is valid or not

7. Rely mainly on your reading...
unnecessary detail
Is this really a problem? Is there a simpler solution? Will the proposed solution really work? Would this create other problems? Have I stayed completely objective throughout the essay?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
INTUITION (anticipation)

8. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
synonymous
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
possible completions

9. Choose the correct answers by...
elimination
Is this really a problem? Is there a simpler solution? Will the proposed solution really work? Would this create other problems? Have I stayed completely objective throughout the essay?
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
Which topic do I find more interesting? Do I agree or disagree? Can I question the assumptions of this issue? Can I point out why the claim is valid in some situations but not others (without sounding 'wishy-washy')?

10. Before reading a passage
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
synonymous
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

11. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
seem to match
possible completions

12. Get rid of...
most difficult word of the answer choices
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Which topic do I find more interesting? Do I agree or disagree? Can I question the assumptions of this issue? Can I point out why the claim is valid in some situations but not others (without sounding 'wishy-washy')?

13. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
Reading Comprehension Acronym: Clearly identify the MAIN idea - Determine the OUTLINE used to develop the passage (first and last sentences outline paragraphs) - Locate important specific DETAILS - ANALYZE the ARGUMENTS or persuasive devices - Consid
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
word parts
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

14. With Argument Essays Decide on...
unnecessary detail
Is this really a problem? Is there a simpler solution? Will the proposed solution really work? Would this create other problems? Have I stayed completely objective throughout the essay?
3 reasons why or why not
only analyze the argument itself

15. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
INTUITION (anticipation)
synonymous
possible completions
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

16. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
seem to match
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
unnecessary detail
3 reasons why or why not

17. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
elimination
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
seem to match
3 reasons why or why not

18. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

19. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
Is this really a problem? Is there a simpler solution? Will the proposed solution really work? Would this create other problems? Have I stayed completely objective throughout the essay?

20. Figure out meaning from...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
word parts
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

21. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
synonymous
most difficult word of the answer choices
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

22. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
INTUITION (anticipation)
synonymous
most difficult word of the answer choices

23. Use Process of...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
elimination
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go