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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. Questions to ask for Argument
possible completions
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?
only analyze the argument itself
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. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
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 reasons why or why not
seem to match
possible completions

3. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
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')?
3 reasons why or why 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?
is valid or not

4. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
is valid or not
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
possible completions
only analyze the argument itself

5. Get rid of...
is valid or not
3 reasons why or why not
elimination
unnecessary detail

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

7. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
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')?
seem to match
is valid or not
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

8. 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
into pieces
word parts
most difficult word of the answer choices

9. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
elimination
only analyze the argument itself
possible completions
synonymous

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

11. 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
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 reasons why or why not
seem to match

12. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
3 reasons why or why 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?
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
possible completions

13. Choose the correct answers by...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
most difficult word of the answer choices
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
synonymous

14. Figure out meaning from...
only analyze the argument itself
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
elimination
word parts

15. Before reading a passage
unnecessary detail
into pieces
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

16. Rely mainly on your reading...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
INTUITION (anticipation)
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

17. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
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
elimination

18. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

19. 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
only analyze the argument itself
most difficult word of the answer choices
elimination

20. If forced to guess - choose the...
most difficult word of the answer choices
seem to match
possible completions
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

21. Tips for Issue Essay

22. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

23. With Argument Essays Stay away from...