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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. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
seem to match
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

2. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
into pieces
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
only analyze the argument itself
possible completions

3. Get rid of...
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?
word parts
unnecessary detail
seem to match

4. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

5. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
word parts
elimination
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

6. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
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
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
is valid or not

7. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
INTUITION (anticipation)

8. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
word parts
seem to match

9. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
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
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
synonymous

10. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

11. Use Process of...
synonymous
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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
elimination

12. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
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
word parts
synonymous

13. Choose the correct answers by...
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?
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

14. Before reading a passage
only analyze the argument itself
possible completions
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

15. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
INTUITION (anticipation)
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
seem to match
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

16. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
synonymous
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

17. Rely mainly on your reading...
INTUITION (anticipation)
most difficult word of the answer choices
into pieces
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?

18. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
synonymous
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
INTUITION (anticipation)
word parts

19. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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
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')?
unnecessary detail

20. Tips for Issue Essay

21. If forced to guess - choose the...
most difficult word of the answer choices
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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

22. With Argument Essays Decide on...
seem to match
3 reasons why or why not
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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

23. Questions to ask for Argument
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
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?
most difficult word of the answer choices
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing