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GRE Verbal/writing Strategies

Subjects : gre, reading-and-comprehension

Instructions:

Answer 23 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

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2. Before reading a passage
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
elimination
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text

3. Questions to ask for Argument
elimination
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve 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?

4. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
only analyze the argument itself
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
INTUITION (anticipation)
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go

5. If forced to guess - choose the...
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
most difficult word of the answer choices
elimination

6. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
seem to match
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
word parts
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

7. Figure out meaning from...
most difficult word of the answer choices
only analyze the argument itself
word parts
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. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
synonymous
is valid or not

9. Tips for Issue Essay

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10. 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
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
synonymous

11. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
seem to match
only analyze the argument itself

12. With Argument Essays Decide on...
possible completions
3 reasons why or why not
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
elimination

13. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
Indicate the continuation of a thought.
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

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

15. 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
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
elimination

16. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
3 reasons why or why not
most difficult word of the answer choices
is valid or not
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')?

17. Rely mainly on your reading...
INTUITION (anticipation)
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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

18. Use Process of...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
elimination
word parts
seem to match

19. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
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!!
synonymous
elimination

20. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
only analyze the argument itself
is valid or not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

21. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

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22. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
INTUITION (anticipation)
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?
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')?
synonymous

23. Get rid of...
unnecessary detail
INTUITION (anticipation)
only analyze the argument itself
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT