Test your basic knowledge |

GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

Instructions:

Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
synonymous
into pieces
3 reasons why or why not

2. Use Process of...
possible completions
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
elimination

3. Choose the correct answers by...
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')?
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

4. Chop long sentences up...
elimination
is valid or not
into pieces
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

5. Get rid of...
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?
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
unnecessary detail

6. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
seem to match
possible completions

7. Figure out meaning from...
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
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
3 reasons why or why not
word parts

8. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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
3 reasons why or why not

9. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

10. Tips for Issue Essay

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

11. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match
synonymous

12. Rely mainly on your reading...
only analyze the argument itself
INTUITION (anticipation)
possible completions
word parts

13. Before reading a passage
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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
unnecessary detail

14. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
possible completions
only analyze the argument itself

15. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
is valid or not
INTUITION (anticipation)

16. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

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

18. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
into pieces
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
elimination
3 reasons why or why not

19. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
3 reasons why or why not
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
elimination

20. If forced to guess - choose the...
seem to match
most difficult word of the answer choices
into pieces
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

21. With Argument Essays Decide on...
synonymous
possible completions
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3 reasons why or why not

22. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
possible completions
only analyze the argument itself

23. 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?
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
word parts