GRE 1,001 Practice Questions For Dummies
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The GRE General Test is accepted at more than 3,200 graduate and business schools as well as departments and divisions within these schools. 1,001 GRE Practice Questions For Dummies will focus on question types from the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections of the GRE and will provide prompts and guidance for improving skills on the Analytical Writing section of the exam. Every practice problem will include answers and explanations. Every step of every solution will be shown, and the answer explanations will include detailed narratives to walk readers through solving each practice problem. Beyond the Book: With the book purchase, readers will also get access to practice problems online. This content features: 500 practice questions On-the-go access from smart phones, computers, and tablets Customizable practice sets for self-directed study Practice questions categorized as easy, medium, or hard One-year subscription with book purchase.
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Getting into the graduate school of your choice is a whole lot easier if you score well on the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). This collection of GRE test-taking tips and key information can help get prepared so that you can perform well on the test, get into graduate school, and achieve your career goals.
What to Expect When You Take the GREThe GRE is a computerized test taken at a local testing center.
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Getting into the graduate school of your choice is a whole lot easier if you score well on the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). This collection of GRE test-taking tips and key information can help get prepared so that you can perform well on the test, get into graduate school, and achieve your career goals.
What to Expect When You Take the GREThe GRE is a computerized test taken at a local testing center.
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The algebra problems on the GRE Math test may include linear equations, coordinate geometry, and quadratic equations. If you're fresh out of math class, you'll probably be fine going through these quickly.
If it's been a few years since you've done any algebra, you may want to work the questions carefully. Students who take the GRE tend to make the following mistakes:
Mistakes in simple math, such as not placing the decimal point correctly
Mistakes in working the problem, such as multiplying exponents when they should be adding them
Not knowing how to work a certain math problem, such as setting up an equation
Here are some practice questions for you to try.
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When you tackle an Argument Analysis question on the GRE, your job is to identify whether the author has done a sufficient job of presenting and supporting his position.
Graduate schools expect you not only to read with understanding but also to scrutinize the information and argument presented and sort logic that is reasonable from logic that is not.
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The GRE begins with two writing assignments, one of which is an Argument Analysis essay. This essay involves 30 minutes of intense writing, and requires you to write an analysis of the stated argument's implied assumptions.
When working through the essay, be prepared to do the following:
Declare your position and support it with sound reasoning and examples.
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The basic math problems on the GRE may include fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios. If you're fresh out of math class, you'll probably be fine going through these quickly.
If it's been a few years since your last math class, you may want to work the questions carefully.
Shortfalls in math are in three basic categories.
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The geometry problems on the GRE Math test may include basic shapes and 3-dimensional shapes. If you're fresh out of math class, you'll probably be fine going through these quickly.
If it's been a few years since you've done any geometry, you may want to work these questions carefully. Students who take the GRE tend to make the following mistakes:
Mistakes in interpreting the question, such as using the wrong line or angle measures
Mistakes in working the problem, such as applying the wrong formula
Not reading the question carefully, and missing what they must actually look for
The following practice questions will test your skills at dealing with both a simple shape and a 3-dimensional shape.
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The GRE begins with two writing assignments, one of which is an Issue Analysis essay. This essay involves 30 minutes of intense writing, and requires you to choose one side of the stated issue and explain your reasoning.
When working through the essay, be prepared to do the following:
Declare your position and support it with sound reasoning and examples.
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On the GRE Math test, Quantitative Comparison problems cover a wide range of subjects. For example, an algebra question might require you to be familiar with exponents, functions, sequences, or solving for x.
In a Quantitative Comparison question, the problem lists Quantity A and Quantity B, which can be numbers, variables, equations, words, figures, and so on.
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On the GRE Math test, Quantitative Comparison problems cover a wide range of subjects. For example, even a basic math question might require you to be familiar with prime numbers, factors, multiples, and absolute values.
In a Quantitative Comparison question, the problem lists Quantity A and Quantity B, which can be numbers, variables, equations, words, figures, and so on.
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On the GRE Math test, Quantitative Comparison problems cover a wide range of subjects. For example, a geometry question might require you to work with circles, rectangles, triangles, cylinders, or cubes.
In a Quantitative Comparison question, the problem lists Quantity A and Quantity B, which can be numbers, variables, equations, words, figures, and so on.
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On the GRE Math test, Quantitative Comparison problems cover a wide range of subjects. For example, a table or graph question might require you to compare median, range, and standard deviation.
In a Quantitative Comparison question, the problem lists Quantity A and Quantity B, which can be numbers, variables, equations, words, figures, and so on.
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On the GRE Math test, Quantitative Comparison problems cover a wide range of subjects. For example, a word problem might require you to work with mixtures, Venn diagrams, counting methods, and work problems.
In a Quantitative Comparison question, the problem lists Quantity A and Quantity B, which can be numbers, variables, equations, words, figures, and so on.
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If you run into Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE that deal with the humanities, they may cover a range of topics that include art, music, philosophy, drama, and literature.
Keep in mind that all Reading Comprehension questions are based directly on what's in the passage. You don't need to know anything about the subject outside the passage, so if it's a question on Kant's views on moral law, or on the poetry of John Donne, all the information you need will be included in the passage.
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If you run into a Reading Comprehension question on the GRE that deals with science, it may cover a range of biological and physical science topics, including physics, astronomy, and chemistry.
Keep in mind that all Reading Comprehension questions are based directly on what's in the passage. You don't need to know anything about the subject outside the passage, so if it's a question on the space-time continuum, or black holes, all the information you need will be included in the passage.
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If you run into Reading Comprehension questions on the GRE that deal with the social sciences, they may cover a range of topics that include history, psychology, and business.
Keep in mind that all Reading Comprehension questions are based directly on what's in the passage. You don't need to know anything about the subject outside the passage, so if it's a question on the decisive battles of the Peloponnesian War, or using time series models to predict future stock values, all the information you need will be included in the passage.
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Sentence Equivalence questions on the GRE Verbal test seem fairly straightforward: you're given a sentence that has a word missing, and you have to choose from a list of words to fill in that blank space. Sounds easy, right? Well...
The tricky part is that you have to choose, not one, but two words for the blank, and both of your choices have to result in sentences that have the same meaning!
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The table and graph problems on the GRE Math test may include arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and data analysis. If you're fresh out of math class, you'll probably be fine going through these quickly.
If it's been a few years since you've dealt with statistics and data-related problems, you may want to work these questions carefully.
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When you run into a Text Completion question on the GRE Verbal test, the text may have one, two, or even three words missing. Your job is to look at a column of possible word choices, and choose the most suitable word for each blank.
With Text Completion questions, half the challenge is interpreting the sentence, and the other half is sorting through the vocabulary.
The GRE proctors are strict about the items you’re allowed to bring into the testing center. Make sure you come prepared on test day by bringing all of these things:
ETS authorization voucher: Bring the verification that you’ve signed up for the exam on this day, at this time, here at this location. If the testing center makes a mistake and loses your reservation, you need to show that you are actually reserved for this time.
The GRE is a computerized test taken at a local testing center. Other test-takers may also be there, working on the GRE or a different exam, but you’ll be in a booth, immersed in your own test. Lasting up to four hours, the GRE is a marathon, challenging your stamina as well as your skills. The following table outlines the sections of the GRE, including the number of questions and time limits of each.
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The word problems on the GRE Math test may include weighted averages, rate/time/distance, and permutations and combinations. If you're fresh out of math class, you'll probably be fine going through these quickly.
If it's been a few years since you've tackled any word problems, you may want to work these questions carefully.
Preparing for the GRE can be overwhelming, especially if you haven’t touched the math for years or are rusty with the verbal. It may seem that there’s too much to study, and you’ll never get through it all. The good news is that you mastered these topics at one time: You graduated high school and completed college.
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