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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. Choose the correct answers by...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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')?
word parts

2. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
seem to match
is valid or not
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
synonymous

3. If forced to guess - choose the...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
is valid or not
most difficult word of the answer choices
synonymous

4. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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!!
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
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

5. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
unnecessary detail
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
elimination
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

6. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

7. Rely mainly on your reading...
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
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)

8. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
is valid or not
synonymous
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
INTUITION (anticipation)

9. 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?
possible completions
seem to match
elimination

10. With Argument Essays Decide on...
word parts
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match
INTUITION (anticipation)

11. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
only analyze the argument itself
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!

12. Before reading a passage
word parts
synonymous
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

13. Get rid of...
synonymous
INTUITION (anticipation)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
unnecessary detail

14. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
is valid or not
synonymous
elimination
seem to match

15. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
possible completions

16. Chop long sentences up...
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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
into pieces

17. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

18. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
unnecessary detail
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
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')?

19. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
elimination
only analyze the argument itself
possible completions
into pieces

20. Tips for Issue Essay

21. Figure out meaning from...
is valid or not
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
word parts
most difficult word of the answer choices

22. Use Process of...
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
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
INTUITION (anticipation)

23. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
possible completions
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3 reasons why or why not
elimination