Intro to Reading Comprehension
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Reading Comprehension
Summary
The GRE Reading Comprehension section is designed to test your ability to understand and analyze written material, with a variety of question types and passage lengths.
- Passages range from 80 to 450 words, covering obscure topics to ensure an even playing field for all test-takers.
- Expect around 13 reading comprehension questions, mixed with text completions and sentence equivalences throughout the verbal section.
- Question types include multiple-choice with five options, multiple-answer with exactly three options, and select-the-sentence questions.
- The layout of the test varies, but typically includes a mix of text completions, reading passages of varying lengths, and sentence equivalences.
- Improvement in reading comprehension may take longer than other sections, emphasizing the importance of practice.
Chapters
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Understanding Passage Lengths and Topics
03:35
Question Types and Formats
05:42
Test Layout and Strategy
06:56
Improvement and Practice