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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

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Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
only analyze the argument itself
unnecessary detail
3 reasons why or why not
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')?

2. Chop long sentences up...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
only analyze the argument itself
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
into pieces

3. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
seem to match
elimination
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
only analyze the argument itself

4. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

5. Rely mainly on your reading...
INTUITION (anticipation)
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
most difficult word of the answer choices
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

6. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
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
word parts
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

7. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

8. Get rid of...
synonymous
seem to match
unnecessary detail
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

9. With Argument Essays Decide on...
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
most difficult word of the answer choices

10. If forced to guess - choose the...
most difficult word of the answer choices
word parts
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
3 reasons why or why not

11. Choose the correct answers by...
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
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
into pieces
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?

12. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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?
seem to match

13. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
only analyze the argument itself
synonymous

14. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

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15. Questions to ask for Argument
INTUITION (anticipation)
synonymous
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?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

16. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
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)
possible completions
seem to match

17. Use Process of...
elimination
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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

18. Tips for Issue Essay

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19. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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
is valid or not

20. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

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21. Figure out meaning from...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
possible completions
word parts

22. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
INTUITION (anticipation)
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
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

23. Before reading a passage
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
unnecessary detail