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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

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Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
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
only analyze the argument itself
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
word parts

2. Use Process of...
elimination
seem to match
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')?
most difficult word of the answer choices

3. Get rid of...
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
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
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

4. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

5. Chop long sentences up...
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')?
word parts
into pieces
only analyze the argument itself

6. Tips for Issue Essay

7. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
synonymous
possible completions
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

8. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
word parts
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
INTUITION (anticipation)

9. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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')?

10. Figure out meaning from...
unnecessary detail
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
is valid or not
word parts

11. If forced to guess - choose the...
most difficult word of the answer choices
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

12. With Argument Essays Decide on...
is valid or not
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
3 reasons why or why not
most difficult word of the answer choices

13. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
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
seem to match

14. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
seem to match
word parts
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

15. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
only analyze the argument itself
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

16. Rely mainly on your reading...
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?
INTUITION (anticipation)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

17. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

18. Before reading a passage
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
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
into pieces
most difficult word of the answer choices

19. Questions to ask for Argument
into pieces
INTUITION (anticipation)
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?
seem to match

20. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
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
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
is valid or not

21. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
only analyze the argument itself
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?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

22. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
unnecessary detail
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
seem to match
into pieces

23. Choose the correct answers by...
3 reasons why or why not
into pieces
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
unnecessary detail