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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies
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Study First
Subjects
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gre
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reading-and-comprehension
Instructions:
Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Chop long sentences up...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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')?
INTUITION (anticipation)
2. With Argument Essays Stay away from...
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3. Figure out meaning from...
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?
3 reasons why or why not
word parts
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
4. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
unnecessary detail
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
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')?
is valid or not
5. Tips for Issue Essay
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6. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
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
word parts
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
7. Get rid of...
word parts
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')?
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?
unnecessary detail
8. Rely mainly on your reading...
is valid or not
INTUITION (anticipation)
unnecessary detail
elimination
9. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
seem to match
INTUITION (anticipation)
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
10. If forced to guess - choose the...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices
seem to match
11. Use Process of...
elimination
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
unnecessary detail
12. 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
only analyze the argument itself
word parts
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
13. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
most difficult word of the answer choices
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
14. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
is valid or not
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
seem to match
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
15. Before reading a passage
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
possible completions
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
16. With Argument Essays Decide on...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
elimination
3 reasons why or why not
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. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
possible completions
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
synonymous
word parts
18. Questions to ask for Argument
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
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?
possible completions
19. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
elimination
possible completions
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
word parts
20. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay
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21. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
is valid or not
possible completions
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
22. Choose the correct answers by...
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?
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
synonymous
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
23. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
is valid or not
word parts
seem to match
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
