GRE Verbal

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

Building a Powerful VocabularyReading Comprehension SkillsAnalytical Writing Foundations
Mastering Text CompletionSentence Equivalence TechniquesArgument Analysis and Logical Reasoning
Professional Communication SkillsAcademic Success with Verbal ReasoningEveryday Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Time Management on Test DayElimination and Smart Guessing
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Mastering Text Completion

Cracking the Code of Text Completion

Text completion questions test your ability to use context and vocabulary to fill in blanks within sentences or short passages.

Smart Strategies

  • Read for Meaning: Understand the overall tone and message before looking at the answer choices.
  • Eliminate Wrong Choices: Often, a single word can rule out an option.
  • Look for Clues: Transition words and punctuation can guide your choices.

Challenge Yourself

The GRE loves subtlety—sometimes all the options seem right! Focus on nuance and context.

Real-World Connection

This skill helps you write and edit precisely, whether you're crafting an essay or sending a professional email.

Examples

  • You encounter a sentence where only a word like 'benevolent' fits the positive tone.

  • Faced with a tricky blank, you spot the word 'although,' signaling a contrast is needed.

In a Nutshell

Text completion tests your ability to use context and vocabulary to complete sentences logically.

Key Terms

Context Clues
Hints within a sentence or passage that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Nuance
A subtle difference in meaning or expression.
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Sentence Equivalence Techniques