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In Text Completion (TC) questions, which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to enhance performance?
In Text Completion (TC) questions, which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to enhance performance?
- Predicting words or phrases to fill in the blanks before looking at the options.
- Using the context to determine whether the missing word should support or contrast with other ideas.
- Identifying keywords or clues in the sentence that provide context.
- Selecting the most complex vocabulary word that seems vaguely related to the sentence. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the primary goal when employing a contrast strategy in Sentence Equivalence (SE) questions?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal when employing a contrast strategy in Sentence Equivalence (SE) questions?
- To find words that add additional details
- To select a pair of words that indicates a shift or opposition to the initial part of the sentence. (correct)
- To identify answer choices that reinforce a previously established idea.
- To choose answer choices that express similar concepts using different vocabulary.
A reading comprehension passage discusses the impact of social media on political discourse. A question asks: 'Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?' What type of reading comprehension question is this?
A reading comprehension passage discusses the impact of social media on political discourse. A question asks: 'Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?' What type of reading comprehension question is this?
- Inference Question
- Summary Question (correct)
- Factual Question
- Negative Factual Question
A passage describes two competing economic theories. Which question type would MOST likely require understanding the rhetorical purpose of citing a specific historical event?
A passage describes two competing economic theories. Which question type would MOST likely require understanding the rhetorical purpose of citing a specific historical event?
Which of the following answer choices exemplifies a negative factual question regarding a reading comprehension passage about the life cycle of a star?
Which of the following answer choices exemplifies a negative factual question regarding a reading comprehension passage about the life cycle of a star?
A passage discusses the impact of climate change on migratory bird patterns. Which question below is BEST categorized as an inference question?
A passage discusses the impact of climate change on migratory bird patterns. Which question below is BEST categorized as an inference question?
In a critical reasoning question, the prompt presents an argument that claims reducing taxes will stimulate the economy. What type of question asks you to undermine this argument?
In a critical reasoning question, the prompt presents an argument that claims reducing taxes will stimulate the economy. What type of question asks you to undermine this argument?
A passage discusses the use of a particular metaphor by an author. Which of the following question types would most likely require you to analyze why the author chose that specific metaphor?
A passage discusses the use of a particular metaphor by an author. Which of the following question types would most likely require you to analyze why the author chose that specific metaphor?
A reading comprehension passage includes the sentence: 'The scientist's hypothesis, while innovative, suffered from a lack of empirical evidence.' What type of question would address the function of this sentence in the passage?
A reading comprehension passage includes the sentence: 'The scientist's hypothesis, while innovative, suffered from a lack of empirical evidence.' What type of question would address the function of this sentence in the passage?
A passage states: 'The term 'renaissance man' often implies someone with expertise spanning numerous fields.' What question type is exemplified by: 'In the context of the passage, 'implies' most nearly means:'?
A passage states: 'The term 'renaissance man' often implies someone with expertise spanning numerous fields.' What question type is exemplified by: 'In the context of the passage, 'implies' most nearly means:'?
A critical reasoning question presents an argument. Which of the following identifies the type of question that asks you to identify an unstated belief that must be true for the argument to hold?
A critical reasoning question presents an argument. Which of the following identifies the type of question that asks you to identify an unstated belief that must be true for the argument to hold?
What strategy involves identifying whether a missing word in a sentence should reinforce or contradict other ideas in Text Completion questions?
What strategy involves identifying whether a missing word in a sentence should reinforce or contradict other ideas in Text Completion questions?
In Sentence Equivalence questions, which strategy focuses on finding two words that create similar meanings, even if the words themselves aren't direct synonyms?
In Sentence Equivalence questions, which strategy focuses on finding two words that create similar meanings, even if the words themselves aren't direct synonyms?
A passage discusses various interpretations of a historical event. Which question is MOST likely a 'Summary Question'?
A passage discusses various interpretations of a historical event. Which question is MOST likely a 'Summary Question'?
If a reading comprehension passage discusses an author's use of satire, what is the primary focus of questions about 'Rhetorical Purpose'?
If a reading comprehension passage discusses an author's use of satire, what is the primary focus of questions about 'Rhetorical Purpose'?
A passage discusses different theories of consciousness. Which type of question would require you to identify a statement that the author would likely agree with, even if it's not explicitly stated?
A passage discusses different theories of consciousness. Which type of question would require you to identify a statement that the author would likely agree with, even if it's not explicitly stated?
A passage presents evidence that challenges a long-held scientific belief. An author's purpose question might ask:
A passage presents evidence that challenges a long-held scientific belief. An author's purpose question might ask:
A paragraph in a passage provides background information. What is a likely sentence function?
A paragraph in a passage provides background information. What is a likely sentence function?
A passage states, 'The discovery illuminated our understanding of the universe.' What does 'illuminated' most nearly mean in the context of the sentence?
A passage states, 'The discovery illuminated our understanding of the universe.' What does 'illuminated' most nearly mean in the context of the sentence?
A critical reasoning question presents an argument that increased screen time is negatively correlated with academic performance. Which of the following, if true, would most WEAKEN this argument?
A critical reasoning question presents an argument that increased screen time is negatively correlated with academic performance. Which of the following, if true, would most WEAKEN this argument?
Flashcards
TC (Text Completion)
TC (Text Completion)
Text Completion with single, double, or triple blanks.
SE (Sentence Equivalence)
SE (Sentence Equivalence)
Sentence Equivalence; choose two answer choices that best complete the sentence and create similar meanings.
RC (Reading Comprehension)
RC (Reading Comprehension)
This question type gauges understanding and analysis of reading passages.
Factual Questions
Factual Questions
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Negative Factual Questions
Negative Factual Questions
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Summary Questions
Summary Questions
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Inference Questions
Inference Questions
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Author's Purpose Question
Author's Purpose Question
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Sentence Function Question
Sentence Function Question
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Word Meaning Question
Word Meaning Question
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CR (Critical Reasoning)
CR (Critical Reasoning)
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Weaken the Argument
Weaken the Argument
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Strengthen the Argument
Strengthen the Argument
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Study Notes
- Verbal Class 01 covers GRE Verbal A to Z
Question Types
- Text Completion (TC) includes single, double, and triple blank questions
- Sentence Equivalence (SE) involves pair selection
- Reading Comprehension (RC) has 8 question types
- Critical Reasoning (CR) has 3 question types
- Strategy involves support, contrast, and idea similarity
Reading Comprehension Question Types
- Factual Questions: focus on information explicitly stated
- Negative Factual Questions: identify what is NOT mentioned
- Summary Questions: test overall understanding
- Inference Questions: require reading between the lines
- Rhetorical Purpose Questions: similar to Inference Questions
Reading Comprehension Question Types Continued
- Author Purpose Questions: determine the author's intent
- Sentence Function Questions: analyze the role of a sentence
- Word Meaning Questions: define words in context
Factual Questions Examples
- Requires determining a widely held belief about geese based on a passage
- Requires identifying how olfactory adaptation affects individuals re-exposed to odors
- Requires identifying passage assertions about exposures in "research on olfactory adaptation"
Negative Factual Questions Examples
- Requires identifying what the passage does NOT provide information on
- Requires identifying what is NOT an element of Douglass' ideology
Summary Questions Examples
- Requires determining the primary concern of the passage
- Requires describing the passage's overall approach
- Requires conforming chains of events to the classical conception of free will
- Requires identifying statements supported by the passage
- Requires identifying the assumption on which the argument depends
- Requires identifying the main idea of the passage
Inference Questions Examples
- Requires determining how early modern England's criminal law differs from civil law during the same period
- Requires determining what adherents to the "orthodox position" would agree with
- Requires determining what the "artificial distinction" refers to
- Asking to imply that
Rhetorical Purpose Questions Examples
- Requires identifying an explanation for the popularity of hand-in portraits
- Requires identifying why the author mentions occupations in civil litigation
- Requires identifying what the author attributes the influence of British periodicals to
Author's Purpose Questions Examples
- Requires identifiying what the author suggests abouth the "widespread assumption"
- Requires determining what the author deems similar to the reasoning of the critics
- Requires determining why the author discusses "receptor fatigue"
- Requires determining why the author references the use of honey
Sentence Function Questions Examples
- Requires identifying the sentence that challenges a misconception
- Requires identifying the function of the sentence "If serfs estate" (lines 10-11)
- Requires determining the primary function of the sentence in lines 10-12 ("It is... men")
Word Meaning Question Examples
- Requires defining the word "amplifies" (line 11) in context
Critical Reasoning Questions Examples
- Requires determining which statement weakens an editorial's argument
- Requires determining which statement undermines the argument
- Requires determining which statement strengthens the argument
- Requires determining which statement explains the apparent paradox
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