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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 Stay away from...

2. With Argument Essays Decide on...
synonymous
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
elimination
3 reasons why or why not

3. 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
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices

4. Tips for Issue Essay

5. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
3 reasons why or why not
only analyze the argument itself
seem to match
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

6. Chop long sentences up...
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
into pieces

7. Use Process of...
elimination
unnecessary detail
only analyze the argument itself
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?

8. Get rid of...
most difficult word of the answer choices
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
unnecessary detail
synonymous

9. Before reading a passage
elimination
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
INTUITION (anticipation)

10. Choose the correct answers by...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
seem to match
only analyze the argument itself
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. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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
seem to match
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

12. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
is valid or not
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
seem to match

13. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
word parts
into pieces
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
only analyze the argument itself

14. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

15. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
synonymous
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

16. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
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
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
is valid or not

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

18. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
only analyze the argument itself
seem to match
synonymous

19. Rely mainly on your reading...
INTUITION (anticipation)
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')?
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

20. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
synonymous
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

21. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

22. Questions to ask for 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?
unnecessary detail
elimination
INTUITION (anticipation)

23. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
unnecessary detail
is valid or not