GRE Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering the verbal reasoning section of the GRE, including vocabulary, reading comprehension, and analytical writing.

Vocabulary BuildingReading ComprehensionText Completion and Sentence Equivalence
Critical ReasoningAnalyzing Author's Tone and PurposeComplex Sentence Structures
Academic CommunicationProfessional CommunicationEngaging with Media and News
Time ManagementElimination TechniquesAnnotation and Active Reading
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Study Strategies

Annotation and Active Reading

Read with Purpose

Mark up passages as you read! Underline key points, circle confusing words, and jot down quick notes.

  • Stay engaged: Helps you focus and remember more.
  • Spot main ideas: Summaries and symbols make big ideas stand out.
  • Find answers faster: Notes guide you straight to evidence for questions.

Active reading is your secret weapon for GRE success.

Examples

  • Underlining transition words in a passage.

  • Writing a quick summary of each paragraph in the margin.