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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. If forced to guess - choose the...
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
most difficult word of the answer choices
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

2. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
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)
synonymous
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

3. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
3 reasons why or why not
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

4. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
only analyze the argument itself
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
word parts

5. Choose the correct answers by...
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
most difficult word of the answer choices
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?

6. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
into pieces

7. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

8. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
elimination
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

9. Before reading a passage
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
synonymous
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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

10. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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
is valid or 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
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?

11. Questions to ask for Argument
INTUITION (anticipation)
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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?

12. Use Process of...
word parts
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?
elimination
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')?

13. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
possible completions
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
most difficult word of the answer choices

14. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
seem to match
INTUITION (anticipation)
most difficult word of the answer choices
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

15. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
elimination
synonymous
unnecessary detail

16. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

17. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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
seem to match
only analyze the argument itself

18. Get rid of...
unnecessary detail
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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')?
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

19. With Argument Essays Decide on...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3 reasons why or why not
INTUITION (anticipation)
into pieces

20. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
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
possible completions
is valid or not

21. Tips for Issue Essay

22. Rely mainly on your reading...
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
INTUITION (anticipation)
elimination

23. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
possible completions
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
unnecessary detail