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

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

3. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

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4. 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
unnecessary detail
INTUITION (anticipation)
synonymous

5. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
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')?
unnecessary detail
seem to match

6. Figure out meaning from...
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)
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

7. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
seem to match
into pieces
possible completions
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?

8. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
elimination
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

9. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

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10. If forced to guess - choose the...
most difficult word of the answer choices
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
INTUITION (anticipation)

11. Get rid of...
possible completions
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!!
unnecessary detail

12. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
only analyze the argument itself
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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

13. Use Process of...
elimination
is valid or not
unnecessary detail
word parts

14. Tips for Issue Essay

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15. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
most difficult word of the answer choices
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?
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
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')?

16. With Argument Essays Decide on...
INTUITION (anticipation)
is valid or not
3 reasons why or why not
possible completions

17. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
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
elimination
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

18. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
is valid or 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')?
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
seem to match

19. Chop long sentences up...
unnecessary detail
only analyze the argument itself
INTUITION (anticipation)
into pieces

20. 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
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
synonymous
is valid or not

21. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
only analyze the argument itself
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
is valid or not
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

22. 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?
3 reasons why or why not
only analyze the argument itself
is valid or not

23. Rely mainly on your reading...
elimination
INTUITION (anticipation)
3 reasons why or why not
only analyze the argument itself