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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. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
into pieces

2. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

3. If forced to guess - choose the...
most difficult word of the answer choices
3 reasons why or why not
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

4. Before reading a passage
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
INTUITION (anticipation)
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

5. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
3 reasons why or why not
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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

6. Tips for Issue Essay

7. Get rid of...
possible completions
into pieces
3 reasons why or why not
unnecessary detail

8. Rely mainly on your reading...
elimination
INTUITION (anticipation)
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')?
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

9. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
unnecessary detail
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
possible completions
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

10. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
is valid or not
word parts
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')?
only analyze the argument itself

11. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
unnecessary detail
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

12. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
into pieces
most difficult word of the answer choices
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

13. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

14. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
synonymous
into pieces
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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?

15. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
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
only analyze the argument itself
3 reasons why or why not

16. With Argument Essays Decide on...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
elimination
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
3 reasons why or why not

17. 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!!
only analyze the argument itself
is valid or not

18. Use Process of...
unnecessary detail
elimination
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?
word parts

19. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
possible completions
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
seem to match
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

20. Choose the correct answers by...
elimination
word parts
synonymous
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

21. Questions to ask for Argument
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?
most difficult word of the answer choices
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
unnecessary detail

22. Figure out meaning from...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
synonymous
word parts

23. Chop long sentences up...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
into pieces
elimination
word parts