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

2. 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
synonymous
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?
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. Tips for Issue Essay

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4. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
is valid or not
seem to match
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

5. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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

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

7. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

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8. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
3 reasons why or why not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
possible completions
word parts

9. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
most difficult word of the answer choices
only analyze the argument itself
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match

10. Rely mainly on your reading...
possible completions
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
INTUITION (anticipation)
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. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

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12. 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?
only analyze the argument itself
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

13. With Argument Essays Decide on...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
3 reasons why or why not
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

14. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
possible completions

15. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
seem to match
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
only analyze the argument itself

16. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
INTUITION (anticipation)
is valid or not
possible completions

17. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
word parts
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
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

18. Get rid of...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
possible completions
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

19. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
3 reasons why or why not
synonymous
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
INTUITION (anticipation)

20. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
only analyze the argument itself
elimination
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
synonymous

21. Before reading a passage
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

22. If forced to guess - choose the...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
most difficult word of the answer choices
seem to match
INTUITION (anticipation)

23. Chop long sentences up...
synonymous
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
into pieces
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