Pass Key to the GRE (Barron's Test Prep) - Softcover

Green M.A., Sharon Weiner; Wolf Ph.D., Ira K.

 
9781438009124: Pass Key to the GRE (Barron's Test Prep)

Synopsis

Barron's ninth edition of Pass Key to the GRE is a condensed version of its full-size GRE test prep manual. This new edition offers:

  • An overview of the computer-based GRE Test
  • Two full-length practice tests that reflect the GRE format
  • Answer keys and full explanations for all test questions
  • Extensive review covering verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and quantitative reasoning
  • Additional practice questions and answers in each review section

In this conveniently sized volume, test takers will find a helpful study guide and proven test-taking strategies that will help them maximize their test scores.

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From the Back Cover

Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Timetable for a Typical Computer-Based Graduate Record Examination
1 What You Need to Know About the GRE
An Overview of the Computer-Based GRE General Test


Commonly Asked Questions About the Computer-Based GRE
GRE Test Format
Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Ability
Analytical Writing
2 Test-Taking Tactics for the Computer-Based GRE
Helpful Hints
A Guided Tour of the Computer-Based GRE
3 Verbal Ability: Tactics and Practice
Discrete, Short-Answer Verbal Questions
The Sentence Equivalence Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Text Completion Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Reading Comprehension Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Practice Questions
4 Building Your Vocabulary
Tips to Help You Cope
The GRE High-Frequency Word List
5 Analytical Writing: Tactics and Practice
Preparing for the Writing Test
Writing the Issue Essay
Writing the Argument Critique
Common Logical Fallacies
Practice Exercises
6 Quantitative Ability: Tactics and Practice
Calculators on the GRE
Facts and Formulas
General Math Tactics
Practice Questions
Discrete Quantitative Questions
Practice Questions
Quantitative Comparison Questions
Practice Questions
Data Interpretation Questions
Practice Questions
7 Test Yourself: Two Practice Tests
Simulate Test Conditions
Model Test 1
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Model Test 2
Answer Key
Answer Explanations

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