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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...
most difficult word of the answer choices
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

2. Rely mainly on your reading...
INTUITION (anticipation)
elimination
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
is valid or not

3. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
3 reasons why or why not
seem to match

4. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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')?
most difficult word of the answer choices

5. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
INTUITION (anticipation)
possible completions
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
synonymous

6. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
unnecessary detail
synonymous
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
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing

7. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
is valid or not
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
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

8. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
unnecessary detail
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
most difficult word of the answer choices

9. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
word parts
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

10. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
unnecessary detail
word parts
only analyze the argument itself
3 reasons why or why not

11. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
most difficult word of the answer choices

12. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
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
INTUITION (anticipation)
is valid or not

13. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

14. Choose the correct answers by...
into pieces
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')?
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

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

16. Get rid of...
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
INTUITION (anticipation)
most difficult word of the answer choices
unnecessary detail

17. Before reading a passage
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
unnecessary detail
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

18. With Argument Essays Decide on...
word parts
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
3 reasons why or why not

19. Questions to ask for Argument
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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?

20. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

21. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
possible completions
is valid or not
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
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT

22. Tips for Issue Essay

23. Use Process of...
elimination
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
seem to match
synonymous