Kaplan - Kaplan GRE Exam Verbal Workbook, 6th Edition

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Get into Graduate School Kaplan GRE Exam: Comprehensive Program Kaplan GRE Exam: Premier Program Kaplan GRE Math Workbook Kaplan GRE Exam Subject Test: Biology Kaplan GRE Exam Subject Test: Psychology Kaplan GRE Exam Vocabulary in a Box Kaplan GRE Exam Vocabulary Prep GRE ExamVerbal Workbook Sixth Edition Table of Contents Instead of one major overhaul as originally planned the Educational Testing Service (ETS) will introduce revisions to the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) gradually, beginning with two new question typesone math, one verbalthat were introduced into the computer-based GRE in November 2007. On Test Day, you may see just one sample of the new math question type, just one sample of the new verbal question type, OR you wont see either question at all. For the time being, these new question types do not count toward your score. As of this printing, ETS has not announced a timeline for when these new types will count toward your score. THE NEW VERBAL SECTION QUESTION TYPETEXT COMPLETION Although Sentence Completion questions with more than one blank space are found in the GRE exam, the new Verbal question typeText Completionis a more complex version. In this new Text Completion question type, you will be asked to select one entry for each blank from the corresponding column of choices, and it may include as many as three blanks within one question.

Just as with the Sentence Completion questions, this new question type tests your vocabulary and your ability to understand the context in which words are used. The principles and strategies you use for the Sentence Completion questions can be applied to the Text Completion question type. Here is a sample question: As a result of the (i) __________ pace of life, urban living (ii) __________ many young professionals the opportunity to (iii) __________ their lives with a sense of constant excitement.
Answer: C, E, and I Use the clues given in the sentence to determine which word belongs in each blank. Starting with the first, you are looking for an adjective that would best describe urban living and that is similar to constant excitement. Choice (A) means inherent, which doesnt fit the context of the phrase, and (B) means fleeting or briefagain, an inapt description of the pace of urban life; therefore, choice (C) is correct.

The second blank requires a word that means to be made available or to give the opportunity. Therefore, choice (E) is correct. One meaning of afford is to offer or impart. The final blank requires a word that tells what young professionals have the opportunity to do. Choice (G) means to avoid and choice, (H) means to bury, so they are incorrect. Young professionals are not likely to choose urban living to avoid constant excitement, therefore (I), which means to permeate, is the correct answer.

STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS As ETS makes further announcements, you can depend on Kaplan to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-the-minute information. You can get updates by visiting us at Kaptest.com/NEWGRE. Good Luck! Kaplan has prepared students to take standardized tests for more than 70 years; longer than the GRE has even been around. Our team of researchers and editors know more about preparation for the GRE than anyone else, and youll find their accumulated knowledge and experience in this book. The GRE is a standardized test, and so, while every test is not identical, every test covers the same content in essentially the same way. This is good news for you; it means that by studying the material in this book, you can prepare for exactly the kind of questions you can expect to encounter on Test Day.

The main focus of this book is in reviewing the verbal concepts you need to get a good score on the GRE. Strategic reviews, exercises, and practice sets with explanations will help you brush up on the verbal skills youll need for test day. If possible, work through this book a little at a time over the course of several weeks. There is a lot of information to absorb, and its hard to do it all at once. Cramming just before the test is not a good idea. You probably wont absorb much information if you pack it in at the last minute.

The GRE Verbal Workbook is divided into four sections, each serving its own very important purpose. With careful review and practice, the content and strategies contained in this book will help you to score your best on the GRE. Getting Started The first thing you need to do is find out exactly what to expect on the GRE. In part one of this book, well provide you with background information on the Verbal Section of the test, what it covers, and how its organized. The GRE is only available in a computerized version. We will show how this version of the GRE differs from the more traditional paper-and-pencil test.

GRE Verbal Practice Tests Once you have the big picture, you will need to focus more specifically on the test content. Part two of this book does just that. It gives you a complete tour of the Verbal question types that you will see on Test Day. Theres a chapter for each of the four major content areas: Sentence Completion, Analogies, Antonyms, and Reading Comprehension. And each chapter provides tips for mastering the question type at hand, including the Kaplan Method, which gives you time-tested strategies for approaching a question type, and plenty of testlike examples to practice on. Analytical Writing This section provides you with information about the GRE Analytical Writing Measure.

It contains descriptions and examples of the two types of essay question types, the Issue Essay and the Argument Essay, as well as tips for successfully completing each. This chapter also presents the Kaplan Method for the Writing Section, as well as guided practice in using it to complete some sample essays. The section ends with some practice essay prompts as well as a scoring guide that will enable you to see how your practice essays measure up to the ETS scoring rubric. Vocabulary Builder Since vocabulary is the most important skill on the verbal portion of the GRE, the last portion of the this book contains material to help you to build your vocabulary skills. There is a list of the words that appear most frequently on the GRE, and tips for learning words in groups and for using word roots to determine a words meaning. If vocabulary isnt one of your particular strengths, start studying this material immediately and consult it periodically as you continue to study.

PART ONE
Getting Started Before we start preparing for the Verbal section of the GRE, lets take a look at the big picture. In this chapter, well discuss the content and structure of the GRE. Well also explain strategies for making the computer-adaptive (CAT) format of the exam work to your advantage. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a computer-based exam that is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The Verbal section is 30 minutes long and is made up of four question types: Sentence Completions, Antonyms, Analogies, and Reading Comprehension. The Quantitative section is 45 minutes long and is made up of three question types: Problem Solving, Quantitative Comparison, and Graphs.

The Analytical Writing Measure is 75 minutes long and consists of two essays. (You will be required to write these on the computer.) In addition, there can be up to two unscored experimental sections. A short break is given between each section. Verbal Questions There are about six Sentence Completion questions. In each of these, one or two words from a sentence is missing. You must select an answer choice that best fits those blanks.