Contents at a Glance
PART I: Introduction to the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 1 Overview of the GRE 3
CHAPTER 2 Taking the GRE 11
PART II: Preparing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 3 GRE Diagnostic Test 19
CHAPTER 4 GRE General Testing Strategies 73
CHAPTER 5 Introduction to GRE Logic 83
CHAPTER 6 GRE Analytical Writing 97
CHAPTER 7 GRE Quantitative 127
CHAPTER 8 GRE Verbal 153
PART III: Content Area Review
CHAPTER 9 Basic GRE Math Review 181
CHAPTER 10 Basic GRE Verbal Review 237
PART IV: Practicing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 11 GRE Practice Test 1 261
CHAPTER 12 GRE Practice Test 2 315
CHAPTER 13 GRE Practice Test 3 369
Appendixes
APPENDIX A GRE Vocabulary List 425
APPENDIX B Glossary of GRE Math Terms 457
APPENDIX C Additional Resources 469Contents
Part I: Introduction to the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 1 Overview of the GRE 3
GRE Format 4
GRE Question Types 5
Analytical Writing 5
Verbal 6
Quantitative 8
More on the Computer-based Test 10
What’s Next? 10
CHAPTER 2 Taking the GRE 11
Registering for the GRE General Test 11
Taking the GRE General Test 12
Scoring the GRE General Test 13
Scoring the General Test Analytical Writing Section 13
Scoring the General Test Verbal and Quantitative Sections 13
A Note on Scoring the Practice Exams in This Book 14
What Your Scores Mean to Schools 14
Test-Takers with Disabilities 14
What’s Next? 15
Part II: Preparing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 3 GRE Diagnostic Test 19
GRE Diagnostic Test Answer Key 61
GRE Diagnostic Test Answer Explanations 63
CHAPTER 4 GRE General Testing Strategies 73
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) 73
Focus on the Easy Stuff 75
Stay “On Point” 75
Simplify 76
Guess Wisely 76
Manage Stress 77
Relax to Succeed 77
Specific Relaxation Techniques 78
Be Prepared 78
Know Yourself 78
Rest 79
Eat Right 79
Breathe 79
Take Mental Breaks 79
Have a Plan of Attack 79
Be Aware of Time 80
Listen to Music 80
Some Strategies for the Computer-based Test 80
What to Expect on Test Day 81
Take a Dry Run 81
Wake Up Early 81
Dress for Success 81
Fuel Up 81
Bring Supplies 81
Warm Up Your Brain 82
Plan a Mini-Vacation 82
What’s Next? 82
CHAPTER 5 Introduction to GRE Logic 83
Arguments 84
Context 85
Chain of Reasoning 85
Assumptions 86
Validity, Truth, and Soundness 86
Conditionals 87
Sufficiency 88
Necessity 88
Negation 89
Fallacies 90
Slippery Slope 90
Percent versus Number 91
Sampling Error 91
Correlation versus Causation 92
Equivocation 92
Ad Hominem Arguments 93
Appeal to Authority 93
Appeal to Majority: The Quantity/Quality Fallacy 94
Circular Argument 94
Begging the Question 95
Reductio ad Absurdum 95
What’s Next? 96
CHAPTER 6 GRE Analytical Writing 97
Breaking Down Analytical Writing 98
Scoring the Analytical Writing Sections 98
What the GRE Readers Are Looking For 99
Writing Techniques 100
Writing Strategies 100
Clearly State Your Position 101
Present Your Ideas Logically 101
Review and Correct Your Essay 101
Issue Task 102
The Time Limit 102
The Issue 102
Your Response 102
Sample Essay Prompt 1: Analyze an Issue 105
Sample Essay Prompt 2: Analyze an Issue 109
Argument Task 113
The Time Limit 113
The Argument 113
Your Response 113
Sample Essay Prompt 1: Analyze an Argument 116
Sample Essay Prompt 2: Analyze an Argument 120
Practice Writing Prompts 124
Issue Task Practice 124
Argument Task Practice 124
What’s Next? 125
CHAPTER 7 GRE Quantitative 127
Multiple-choice Questions 128
Anatomy of a GRE Multiple-choice—Select One
Answer Question 128
Anatomy of a GRE Multiple-choice—Select One or
More Answers Question 129
General Strategies for Multiple-choice Questions 130
Multiple-choice Practice Questions 138
Answers and Explanations 141
Quantitative Comparison Questions 143
Anatomy of a GRE Quantitative Comparison Question 143
General Strategies for Quantitative Comparison Questions 144
Quantitative Comparison Practice Questions 146
Answers and Explanations 148
Numeric Entry Questions 149
Anatomy of a GRE Numeric Entry Question 149
General Strategies for Numeric Entry Questions 149
Numeric Entry Practice Questions 150
Answers and Explanations 150
What’s Next? 151
CHAPTER 8 GRE Verbal 153
Sentence Equivalence Questions 153
Anatomy of a GRE Sentence Equivalence Question 154
General Strategies for Sentence Equivalence Questions 155
Practice Sentence Equivalence Questions 158
Answers and Explanations 161
Reading Comprehension Questions 162
Anatomy of a GRE Reading Comprehension Question 162
General Strategies for Reading Comprehension Questions 164
Reading Comprehension Question Content Types 168
Practice Reading Comprehension Questions 171
Answers and Explanations 173
Text Completion Questions 174
Anatomy of a GRE Text Completion Question 174
General Strategies for Text Completion Questions 174
Practice Text Completion Questions 175
Answers and Explanations 176
What’s Next? 177
Part III: Content Area Review
CHAPTER 9 Basic GRE Math Review 181
Numbers and Operations 182
The Properties of Integers 182
Real Numbers 182
Order of Operations (PEMDAS) 183
Decimals 184
Fractions and Rational Numbers 185
Squares and Square Roots 186
Exponents 186
Scientific Notation 187
Mean, Median, and Mode 187
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 188
Absolute Value 189
Simple Probability and Outcomes 189
Factors and Multiples 189
Exercises: Numbers and Operations 190
Basic Operations 190
Squares and Square Roots 191
Exponents 192
Scientific Notation 192
Mean, Median, and Mode 192
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 193
Absolute Value 193
Simple Probability and Outcomes 194
Factors and Multiples 194
Answers and Explanations 195
Basic Operations 195
Squares and Square Roots 196
Exponents 196
Scientific Notation 197
Mean, Median, and Mode 197
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 198
Absolute Value 199
Simple Probability and Outcomes 200
Factors and Multiples 201
Algebra and Functions 203
Linear Equations with One Variable 203
Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple QuadraticExpressions 203
Systems of Equations 204
Inequalities 205
Functions 205
Exercises: Algebra and Functions 206
Linear Equations with One Variable 206
Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple QuadraticEquations 206
Systems of Equations 207
Linear Inequalities with One Variable 207
Functions 207
Answers and Explanations 208
Linear Equations with One Variable 208
Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple QuadraticEquations 209
Systems of Equations 210
Linear Inequalities with One Variable 212
Functions 213
Geometry 214
Coordinate Geometry 214
Triangles 216
Quadrilaterals, Lines, Angles 217
Some Other Polygons 219
Circles 220
Three-Dimensional Figures 221
Exercises: Geometry 221
Coordinate Geometry 221
Properties and Relations of Plane Figures 222
Angles, Parallel Lines, and Perpendicular Lines 222
Perimeter, Area, and Volume 224
Answers and Explanations 224
Coordinate Geometry 224
Properties and Relations of Plane Figures 226
Angles, Parallel Lines, and Perpendicular Lines 228
Perimeter, Area, and Volume 228
Word Problems and Data Analysis 231
Word Problems 231
Data Analysis 231
Exercises: Word Problems and Data Analysis 232
Translating Word Problems 233
Data Analysis 234
Answers and Explanations 235
Translating Word Problems 235
Data Analysis 235
What’s Next? 236
CHAPTER 10 Basic GRE Verbal Review 237
Grammar Rules 237
Subject/Verb Agreement 238
Nouns and Pronouns 239
Verbs and Verb Forms 242
Sentence Construction 242
Punctuation Rules 245
Commas 245
Apostrophes 247
Colons and Semicolons 248
Parentheses and Dashes 250
End Punctuation 250
Rhetoric 251
Commonly Misused Words 251
What’s Next? 257
Part IV: Practicing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 11 GRE Practice Test 1 261
GRE Practice Test 1 Answer Key 304
GRE Practice Test 1 Answer Explanations 306
CHAPTER 12 GRE Practice Test 2 315
GRE Practice Test 2 Answer Key 357
GRE Practice Test 2 Answer Explanations 359
CHAPTER 13 GRE Practice Test 3 369
GRE Practice Test 3 Answer Key 411
GRE Practice Test 3 Answer Explanations 413
Appendixes
APPENDIX A GRE Vocabulary List 425
APPENDIX B Glossary of GRE Math Terms 457
APPENDIX C Additional Resources 469
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