Multiple Sentences
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Summary
The lesson focuses on strategies for tackling double-blank text completion questions in multiple sentences on the GRE, emphasizing the importance of understanding the overall paragraph context and generating one's own answers before considering the provided options.
- Read the entire paragraph first to avoid being misled by information designed to distract or trick test-takers.
- Identify the easiest blank to fill and come up with your own word for it, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the paragraph's big picture.
- Avoid starting with the answer choices as this can bias your interpretation of the paragraph; instead, cover them up and focus on understanding the text.
- Use clues from various parts of the sentences, not just words adjacent to the blanks, to inform your answers.
- After filling in the blanks with your own words, verify your choices by considering the provided options, ensuring they align with the overall meaning derived from the paragraph.
Chapters
00:08
Understanding the Paragraph Context
01:02
Generating Your Own Answers
02:00
Avoiding Answer Choice Bias
04:10
Verifying Your Choices