Intro to Sentence Equivalence
Summary
The content delves into the intricacies of sentence equivalence questions on the GRE, highlighting strategies for identifying correct answers.
- Sentence equivalence questions feature a single blank and require selecting two synonyms as answers.
- The strategy for tackling these questions involves understanding the sentence's context to choose words that are generally similar in meaning.
- Identifying a shift or contrast in the sentence can guide the selection of appropriate synonyms.
- It's crucial to ensure both selected words fit the sentence context and are synonymous with each other.
- Words that are opposites or do not fit the context of the sentence should be eliminated.
Chapters
00:01
Understanding Sentence Equivalence
01:17
Strategies for Answer Selection
01:08
Identifying Synonyms and Context
01:58
Eliminating Incorrect Answers
Q. I've been watching the videos and they keep saying randoms words are important for the GRE. How do I increase my knowledge of GRE vocabulary?
A. To improve your vocabulary, it is very important to read as MUCH as possible. This will improve your knowledge of vocabulary in context as well as your comprehension. As you read, make flashcards of the vocabulary words that you don't know. Pause every so often, and recap the main message in your own words. Click on the following links for some suggested reading materials: newspapers and magazines, fiction and nonfiction books.
You should also take a look at our vocabulary eBook. It includes 300 of the most commonly tested words on the GRE.
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