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

2. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
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
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')?
possible completions

3. Before reading a passage
elimination
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
into pieces

4. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
possible completions
seem to match
is valid or 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')?

5. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
elimination
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
synonymous
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

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

7. Questions to ask for Argument
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?
seem to match
is valid or not

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

9. Use Process of...
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
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

10. If forced to guess - choose the...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
most difficult word of the answer choices
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
word parts

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

12. Tips for Issue Essay

13. With Argument Essays Decide on...
3 reasons why or why not
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
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

14. Chop long sentences up...
unnecessary detail
3 reasons why or why not
into pieces
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

15. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3 reasons why or why not
into pieces

16. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

17. Rely mainly on your reading...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
is valid or not
INTUITION (anticipation)
elimination

18. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
word parts
3 reasons why or why not
only analyze the argument itself
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

19. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
3 reasons why or why not
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
synonymous

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

21. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
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
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
possible completions

22. 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
only analyze the argument itself
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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

23. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay