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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. 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
unnecessary detail
elimination
3 reasons why or why not

2. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

3. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

4. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
elimination
synonymous
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

5. Rely mainly on your reading...
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
INTUITION (anticipation)

6. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
unnecessary detail
INTUITION (anticipation)
possible completions
is valid or not

7. Tips for Issue Essay

8. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
synonymous
INTUITION (anticipation)
seem to match
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

9. With Argument Essays Decide on...
most difficult word of the answer choices
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3 reasons why or why not

10. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
unnecessary detail
possible completions
seem to match

11. Choose the correct answers by...
seem to match
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
only analyze the argument itself

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

13. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
most difficult word of the answer choices
offer ways to improve 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')?

14. Before reading a passage
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

15. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
synonymous
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
seem to match
only analyze the argument itself

16. Use Process of...
synonymous
elimination
only analyze the argument itself
possible completions

17. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
possible completions
offer ways to improve 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

18. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
INTUITION (anticipation)
unnecessary detail
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
synonymous

19. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
seem to match
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
is valid or not
possible completions

20. 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
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

21. Questions to ask for Argument
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
most difficult word of the answer choices
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

22. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

23. If forced to guess - choose the...
into pieces
synonymous
INTUITION (anticipation)
most difficult word of the answer choices