In the last post on GRE verbal reasoning, we discussed the tips and techniques of making the right conclusions from a given statement or a passage. Since every lesson must be followed by an assessment, here is a short GRE practice test on verbal reasoning. Remember you have to ace this section to get high GRE score and attend the best college in the country. Read more…

GRE analytical reasoning section is infamous for being the real pain because it expects the test takers to exercise their brains to correctly interpret a set of statements and then decide the conclusions.  However, one thing is sure: if you master this section, then there is nothing to stop you from getting high GRE score.

Now, if the candidates were expected to suggest an ordinary conclusion or course of action, it wouldn’t have been much of a problem. But no, apparently the conclusion itself is in the Statement and one has to read between the lines and observe keenly to conclude the right things. Read more…

Once you have decided to write GRE and have acquainted yourself with the test structure. Now it is the time to start the actual preparation. For the best results, you should dissect the entire test to its distinctly identifiable parts and then plan your preparation accordingly. In this article, we will provide you with some tips to conquer the verbal reasoning section of the test. So, here we go:

• Verbal reasoning section contains antonyms, analogies, reading comprehension and sentence completion tasks. Evaluate yourself in each area and plan to devote more time for preparing the parts in which you lack expertise.
• For the antonym questions, you should always remember that some words have different meaning when put in the context. So, if none of the option seems right, then try using the word in different perspective to choose the right word.
• Try to avoid looking at the given options, while answering the antonym questions. You should strive to identify the antonym on your own and then should consult the options to see whether you made the right choice. Looking at option before choosing an answer may lead to undue confusion. Read more…