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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. If forced to guess - choose the...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
most difficult word of the answer choices

2. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

3. Before reading a passage
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match
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

4. 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
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
only analyze the argument itself

5. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
3 reasons why or why not
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')?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

6. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
most difficult word of the answer choices
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

7. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
3 reasons why or why not
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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. Use Process of...
most difficult word of the answer choices
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')?
into pieces
elimination

9. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
synonymous
seem to match
word parts
INTUITION (anticipation)

10. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
word parts
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

11. Tips for Issue Essay

12. Get rid of...
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
unnecessary detail
3 reasons why or why not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

13. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
possible completions
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

14. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

15. Chop long sentences up...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
synonymous
possible completions
into pieces

16. Figure out meaning from...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
is valid or not
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

17. 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
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
only analyze the argument itself
unnecessary detail

18. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
unnecessary detail
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

19. Rely mainly on your reading...
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
into pieces
INTUITION (anticipation)

20. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
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')?
possible completions
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
most difficult word of the answer choices

21. Choose the correct answers by...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

22. Questions to ask for Argument
is valid or not
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?
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
INTUITION (anticipation)

23. With Argument Essays Decide on...
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
3 reasons why or why not
INTUITION (anticipation)