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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

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1. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

2. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

3. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
synonymous
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?

4. Tips for Issue Essay

5. Use Process of...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
elimination
INTUITION (anticipation)
3 reasons why or why not

6. With Argument Essays Decide on...
possible completions
into pieces
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match

7. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
most difficult word of the answer choices
only analyze the argument itself
seem to match

8. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
most difficult word of the answer choices
seem to match
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

9. Get rid of...
only analyze the argument itself
synonymous
elimination
unnecessary detail

10. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
word parts
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

11. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

12. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
INTUITION (anticipation)
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

13. If forced to guess - choose the...
INTUITION (anticipation)
only analyze the argument itself
most difficult word of the answer choices
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

14. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
is valid or not
3 reasons why or why not
unnecessary detail
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

15. Figure out meaning from...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
word parts
seem to match

16. Choose the correct answers by...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
elimination
word parts

17. Before reading a passage
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
synonymous
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

18. Rely mainly on your reading...
INTUITION (anticipation)
synonymous
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
is valid or not

19. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
word parts
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.
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. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
synonymous
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
possible completions

21. Questions to ask for 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 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
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

22. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
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
only analyze the argument itself
elimination

23. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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
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 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?
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT