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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. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
INTUITION (anticipation)
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
3 reasons why or why not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

2. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
seem to match
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
is valid or not
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
INTUITION (anticipation)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

4. Choose the correct answers by...
synonymous
3 reasons why or why not
elimination
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

5. Use Process of...
word parts
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
elimination
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

6. Questions to ask for Argument
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
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

7. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
most difficult word of the answer choices
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

8. 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
3 reasons why or why not
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

9. Rely mainly on your reading...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
most difficult word of the answer choices
possible completions
INTUITION (anticipation)

10. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
only analyze the argument itself
seem to match
synonymous
Listing your examples in your opening is like an agenda at a meeting - Use specific examples when possible - Quotes are good to use when possible-BUT DON'T OVERDO IT - No more than 3 rhetorical questions Don'T simply restate prompt in different ways

11. Get rid of...
unnecessary detail
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
seem to match

12. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
most difficult word of the answer choices
Listing your examples in your opening is like an agenda at a meeting - Use specific examples when possible - Quotes are good to use when possible-BUT DON'T OVERDO IT - No more than 3 rhetorical questions Don'T simply restate prompt in different ways
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

13. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

14. With Argument Essays Decide on...
most difficult word of the answer choices
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3 reasons why or why not
into pieces

15. If forced to guess - choose the...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
most difficult word of the answer choices
is valid or not
word parts

16. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3 reasons why or why not
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')?
is valid or not

17. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
elimination
synonymous

18. Tips for Issue Essay

19. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
elimination
word parts
unnecessary detail
seem to match

20. 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
unnecessary detail
into pieces
is valid or not

21. Chop long sentences up...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
possible completions
into pieces
seem to match

22. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

23. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
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
is valid or not
synonymous