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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. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
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
seem to match

2. Use Process of...
synonymous
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')?
elimination
is valid or not

3. Chop long sentences up...
3 reasons why or why not
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
INTUITION (anticipation)
into pieces

4. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
seem to match
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
possible completions
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

5. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
INTUITION (anticipation)
word parts
synonymous
seem to match

6. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

7. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
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
is valid or not
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. Before reading a passage
possible completions
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
INTUITION (anticipation)
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

9. 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')?
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

10. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
3 reasons why or why not
possible completions
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

11. Tips for Issue Essay

12. 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
word parts
unnecessary detail
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

13. With Argument Essays Decide on...
3 reasons why or why not
elimination
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

14. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
only analyze the argument itself
synonymous
INTUITION (anticipation)
elimination

15. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

16. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

17. If forced to guess - choose the...
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
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices

18. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
most difficult word of the answer choices

19. Questions to ask for Argument
unnecessary detail
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 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?
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

20. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
is valid or not
word parts
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

21. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
seem to match
possible completions
synonymous
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

22. Figure out meaning from...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
word parts
INTUITION (anticipation)
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

23. Choose the correct answers by...
3 reasons why or why not
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
INTUITION (anticipation)
is valid or not