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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

Instructions:

Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Rely mainly on your reading...
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
INTUITION (anticipation)
word parts

2. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
most difficult word of the answer choices
only analyze the argument itself
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')?
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. Figure out meaning from...
3 reasons why or why not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
word parts
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

4. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
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
seem to match
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
elimination

5. Choose the correct answers by...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
seem to match

6. Chop long sentences up...
most difficult word of the answer choices
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
into pieces
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

7. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
is valid or not
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
only analyze the argument itself

8. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
synonymous
elimination
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
unnecessary detail

9. If forced to guess - choose the...
elimination
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices
3 reasons why or why not

10. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

11. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
3 reasons why or why not
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?
only analyze the argument itself
is valid or not

12. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
most difficult word of the answer choices
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

13. Questions to ask for Argument
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices
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 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?

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

15. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

16. Use Process of...
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
elimination
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

17. With Argument Essays Decide on...
is valid or not
3 reasons why or why not
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

18. Get rid of...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
synonymous
unnecessary detail
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

19. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
seem to match
INTUITION (anticipation)

20. Before reading a passage
most difficult word of the answer choices
INTUITION (anticipation)
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
3 reasons why or why not

21. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
INTUITION (anticipation)
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
into pieces

22. Tips for Issue Essay

23. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
3 reasons why or why not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
word parts