Strategies for the Gre Verbal Section

The first step in acing the verbal section of the GREs understands the format. The verbal section contains 4 types of tasks:

(1) Sentence Completion: find the word or words that complete the sentence; and

(2) Reading Comprehension: answer descriptive, interpretive, and analytical questions pertaining to a passage that is provided.

(3) Antonyms: you are presented with 2 words that are connected in some aspect and your goal is to find 2 words that have a similar connection from the options provided;

(4) Analogies: find the word that has the opposite meaning of the presented word from the choices provided;

Knowing vocabulary and how to masterfully use language does not guarantee a good score on the verbal section of the GRE. A few strategies are in order too. These strategies can help you answer questions rapidly and assist you in solving impossible problems.

Prepare Beforehand

(1). First and foremost, purchase the appropriate study guide and utilize it daily.

(2). Take practice tests.

(3). Read more to improve your ability to understand and evaluate reading material.

(4). Use the process of elimination to eliminate choices that are incorrect.

During the Exam

(1). Use the newly learned words in sentences and in your day to day conversations.

(2). Remember as many roots, prefixes, and suffixes of terms as possible.

(3). Remember secondary or alternative meanings of a word.

(4). Also, in Sentence Completion problems, if it is a double word sentence completion, make sure both words fit. Eliminate choices that only have one correct term.

(5). Read all choices before choosing an answer.

(6). Be aware of obvious answers.

(7). Use different techniques to memorize definitions of the GRE words, such as mnemonic devices and associations.

(8). For the Reading Comprehension Section remember that your answers should only be relevant to what was mentioned or implied in the passages.

(9). Also during Reading Comprehension, remember that the first and last sentences of each paragraph are the most important, answer easiest questions first, and don't be afraid to reread sections although keep an eye on your time.

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