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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 Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
is valid or not
word parts
only analyze the argument itself

2. Use Process of...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
elimination
unnecessary detail
3 reasons why or why not

3. Chop long sentences up...
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')?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
into pieces
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

4. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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')?
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
word parts

5. Before reading a passage
seem to match
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
synonymous
3 reasons why or why not

6. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
into pieces
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
possible completions

7. Choose the correct answers by...
into pieces
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
seem to match

8. Figure out meaning from...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
word parts
unnecessary detail
into pieces

9. If forced to guess - choose the...
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
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices

10. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
into pieces
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

11. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
INTUITION (anticipation)
only analyze the argument itself
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

12. Rely mainly on your reading...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
INTUITION (anticipation)
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')?
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

13. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
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.
into pieces
most difficult word of the answer choices

14. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
word parts
elimination
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
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

15. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
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')?
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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
seem to match

16. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

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17. With Argument Essays Decide whether the 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?
word parts
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
is valid or not

18. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
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
synonymous
unnecessary detail

19. Questions to ask for Argument
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?
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

20. Get rid of...
synonymous
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
unnecessary detail
is valid or not

21. Tips for Issue Essay

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22. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

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23. With Argument Essays Decide on...
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')?
elimination
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