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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. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
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
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!!
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?

2. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
seem to match
word parts
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

3. Choose the correct answers by...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
possible completions
3 reasons why or why not
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

4. If forced to guess - choose the...
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

5. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
elimination
seem to match

6. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match
unnecessary detail
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

7. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
unnecessary detail
synonymous
elimination
possible completions

8. Chop long sentences up...
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?
into pieces
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
only analyze the argument itself

9. With Argument Essays Decide on...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match

10. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

11. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
possible completions
seem to match
synonymous
is valid or not

12. Before reading a passage
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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
most difficult word of the answer choices

13. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
synonymous
seem to match
is valid or not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

14. Use Process of...
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
elimination
word parts

15. Rely mainly on your reading...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
synonymous
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
INTUITION (anticipation)

16. Tips for Issue Essay

17. Questions to ask for Argument
only analyze the argument itself
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?
into pieces
most difficult word of the answer choices

18. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
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')?
word parts
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

19. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

20. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
unnecessary detail
possible completions
is valid or not
INTUITION (anticipation)

21. 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
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')?
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

22. Figure out meaning from...
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
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

23. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
is valid or not
only analyze the argument itself
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')?