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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. What do ' : ; and - ' signal in Sentence Completions? (usually)
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
unnecessary detail
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

2. Chop long sentences up...
into pieces
3 reasons why or why not
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

3. Margit Over Drew An Account Mistake
only analyze the argument itself
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
unnecessary detail

4. Tips for Issue Essay

5. With Argument Essays Decide whether the argument...
synonymous
seem to match
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

6. With Argument Essays Decide on...
INTUITION (anticipation)
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3 reasons why or why not
Indicate the continuation of a thought.

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

8. Use Process of...
unnecessary detail
elimination
word parts
seem to match

9. Figure out meaning from...
word parts
elimination
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements

10. Question to ask Self for Issue Essay

11. Get rid of...
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
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
possible completions

12. How much time to save for proofing Essays?
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
into pieces
only analyze the argument itself

13. Read through the sentence and ANTICIPATE...
possible completions
most difficult word of the answer choices
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
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?

14. 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?
synonymous
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

15. Put your answer choice back into the blank. Make sure sentence is _________ after putting answer into blank
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!!
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

16. Before reading a passage
3-4 min. at the end of each!!
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?
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
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

17. With Argument Essays Stay away from...

18. Choose the correct answers by...
looking back in the text-write - note down key words as you go
unnecessary detail
3 reasons why or why not
into pieces

19. Find the choice that does not ________ ('Sesame Street strategy')
only analyze the argument itself
offer ways to improve ARGUMENT
seem to match
most difficult word of the answer choices

20. With Argument Essays Elaborate on reasons argument is valid/invalid and be sure to...
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
only analyze the argument itself
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')?

21. With Argument Essays Do not argue the issue...
INTUITION (anticipation)
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
opinionated statements and 'Should' statements
only analyze the argument itself

22. With Argument Essays Stick to a template...
seem to match
opening paragraph - 3 paragraph in body of essay - closing
1.First thing: quickly preview the section and complete any familiar topics first 2. Read questions first then look for answers in text
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

23. Rely mainly on your reading...
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')?
INTUITION (anticipation)
seem to match