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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

Instructions:

Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Choose the correct answers by...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
elimination
only analyze the argument itself
is valid or not

2. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
word parts
INTUITION (anticipation)
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

3. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

4. Tips for Issue Essay

5. Get rid of...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
seem to match
unnecessary detail
is valid or not

6. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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?
is valid or not
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

7. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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

8. If forced to guess - choose the...
elimination
most difficult word of the answer choices
3 reasons why or why not
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

9. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
only analyze the argument itself
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

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

11. Chop long sentences up...
synonymous
into pieces
most difficult word of the answer choices
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

12. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
unnecessary detail
possible completions
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

13. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
seem to match
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. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
elimination
is valid or not
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

15. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
unnecessary detail
most difficult word of the answer choices
elimination

16. Rely mainly on your reading...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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
INTUITION (anticipation)
3 reasons why or why not

17. Questions to ask for Argument
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')?
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?
is valid or not

18. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

19. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
synonymous
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
only analyze the argument itself
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

20. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
3 reasons why or why not
synonymous
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
elimination

21. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
word parts
is valid or not
INTUITION (anticipation)
seem to match

22. Use Process of...
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.
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
elimination

23. With Argument Essays Decide on...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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?
elimination
3 reasons why or why not