* Usually four per Verbal section,
* always one missing word with six choices,
* ALWAYS choose TWO answers ONLY (see picture)
Kaplan Method:
1. Read, look for clues
2. Predict an answer
3. Select two choices closely matching your prediction
4. Check your work (re-read the sentence with both of your choices)
Remember your "road-signs" for same & opposite direction - see lists:
- Clues: Who or what is the blank describing? What else provides insight into that person or thing?
- Directional indicators:
- Opposite direction: but, although, however, despite, instead, even though, in contrast, nevertheless, nonetheless, though, on the other hand, or, previously, rather than, still, though, unfortunately, whereas, while, yet
- Same direction: and, so, because, since, therefore, accordingly, consequently, for example, furthermore, hence, in addition, moreover, next, similarly, thus, too, ;, :, e.g., i.e., that is, etc.
- Look for indicators of positive, negative, or neutral connotation
Additional tips:
* consider ALL answer choices
* paraphrase the sentence
* look beyond synonyms
* use roots & affixes
Lastly, POE strategies from Princeton:
o Focus on words you know to check or cross them decisively
o DO NOT choose words you have eliminated
o DO NOT eliminate unknown words
o DO NOT trust your “ears” (the necessary word may “sound” wrong, may have an archaic meaning, etc.)
o Remember to mark and move on!
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