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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. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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')?
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
into pieces

2. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
seem to match
is valid or not
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')?

3. If forced to guess - choose the...
possible completions
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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?

4. Use Process of...
is valid or not
only analyze the argument itself
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
elimination

5. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
only analyze the argument itself
synonymous
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

6. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
seem to match
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

7. Chop long sentences up...
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into pieces
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

8. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

9. Rely mainly on your reading...
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')?
INTUITION (anticipation)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

10. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
most difficult word of the answer choices
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

11. 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
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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')?

12. Figure out meaning from...
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?
synonymous
seem to match

13. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
seem to match
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
only analyze the argument itself

14. Choose the correct answers by...
synonymous
seem to match
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

15. 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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
most difficult word of the answer choices

16. With Argument Essays Decide on...
synonymous
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
3 reasons why or why 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

17. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

18. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
3 reasons why or why not
word parts
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

19. Before reading a passage
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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
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

20. Tips for Issue Essay

21. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
INTUITION (anticipation)
word parts
seem to match

22. Questions to ask for Argument
most difficult word of the answer choices
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
unnecessary detail
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?

23. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing