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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies
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Study First
Subjects
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gre
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reading-and-comprehension
Instructions:
Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. If forced to guess - choose the...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
into pieces
INTUITION (anticipation)
most difficult word of the answer choices
2. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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 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
3. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
synonymous
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
4. Choose the correct answers by...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
word parts
elimination
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
5. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
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
is valid or not
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
6. Rely mainly on your reading...
only analyze the argument itself
elimination
INTUITION (anticipation)
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
7. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay
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8. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
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')?
seem to match
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
9. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
synonymous
3 reasons why or why not
is valid or not
10. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
elimination
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
11. Use Process of...
seem to match
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
elimination
unnecessary detail
12. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
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
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?
13. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
elimination
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
possible completions
14. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
unnecessary detail
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
only analyze the argument itself
15. Figure out meaning from...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
word parts
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
16. Tips for Issue Essay
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17. Get rid of...
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?
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
18. With Argument Essays Decide on...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3 reasons why or why not
is valid or not
19. Chop long sentences up...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
elimination
word parts
into pieces
20. With Argument Essays Stay away from...
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21. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
INTUITION (anticipation)
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
unnecessary detail
22. Before reading a passage
seem to match
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
23. Questions to ask for Argument
into pieces
seem to match
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?
