About the Book:
Introduction
Structure of the GRE General Test format and scoring
Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions
Hints for tackling the essay questions
Tips for reducing test-taking anxiety
FAQs
Part I: Diagnostic Test
Part II: Review of Exam Areas
Analytical writing assessment
Verbal reasoning
Quantitative reasoning
Part III: Basic Math Review
Math skills review
Part IV: Full-Length Practice Test
A full-length practice test with answers and complete explanations
BTPS Testing runs GRE test-prep classes for the California State University system. Their instructors know the ins and outs of the test and how to present review information in a way that test-takers can understand.
Proven test-taking strategies
Diagnostic test that pinpoints your strengths and weaknesses
Focused reviews of all subject areas
Full-length practice test that mirrors the actual test
CD includes the book's test and subject reviews + 3 bonus tests
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Author(s): BTFS Testing
Series: BTFS Testing Project
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 431
CliffsNotes® GRE® General Test......Page 1
Table of Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 15
Test Structure......Page 19
Scoring......Page 20
Taking the Computer-Based GRE......Page 23
Reducing Test-Taking Anxiety......Page 25
Frequently Asked Questions......Page 26
General Tips and Strategies......Page 28
PART I: DIAGNOSTIC TEST......Page 33
Section 1: Analytical Writing — Analyze an Issue......Page 35
Section 2: Analytical Writing — Analyze an Argument......Page 36
Section 3: Verbal Reasoning......Page 37
Section 4: Quantitative Reasoning......Page 43
Answer Key......Page 49
Charting and Analyzing Your Test Results......Page 50
Answers and Explanations......Page 53
PART II: REVIEW OF EXAM AREAS......Page 65
Introduction to Analytical Writing Assessment......Page 67
Analysis of an Issue......Page 68
Analysis of an Argument......Page 73
The Writing Process Pathway......Page 79
Writing Tips and Strategies......Page 80
Response Scoring Checklists......Page 81
Extra Practice Topics......Page 82
Introduction to Verbal Reasoning......Page 89
Overview of Reading Comprehension Questions......Page 90
Overview of Text Completion Questions......Page 108
Overview of Sentence Equivalence Questions......Page 119
Common Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots......Page 129
Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning......Page 139
Overview of Quantitative Comparison Question Type......Page 140
Practice Quantitative Comparison Questions......Page 155
Answers and Explanations for Practice Quantitative Comparison Questions......Page 163
Overview of Multiple-Choice (Select One Answer Choice) Question Type......Page 170
Practice Multiple-Choice (Select One Answer Choice) Questions......Page 187
Answers and Explanations for Practice Multiple-Choice (Select One Answer Choice) Questions......Page 199
Overview Multiple-Choice (Select One or More Answer Choices) Question Type......Page 206
Practice Multiple-Choice (Select One or More Answer Choices) Questions......Page 211
Answers and Explanations for Multiple-Choice (Select One or More Answer Choices) Questions......Page 213
Overview Numeric Entry (Fill-in) Question Type......Page 214
Practice Numeric Entry (Fill-in) Questions......Page 218
Answers and Explanations for Practice Numeric Entry (Fill-in) Questions......Page 219
PART III: BASIC MATH REVIEW......Page 221
Chapter 5: Math Skills Review......Page 223
Overview......Page 224
Arithmetic......Page 229
Algebra......Page 266
Geometry......Page 306
Data Analysis......Page 344
Word Problems......Page 355
Data Interpretation......Page 365
PART IV: FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TEST......Page 379
Chapter 6: Practice Test 1......Page 381
Section 1: Analytical Writing — Analyze an Issue......Page 382
Section 2: Analytical Writing — Analyze an Argument......Page 383
Section 3: Verbal Reasoning......Page 384
Section 4: Quantitative Reasoning......Page 390
Section 5: Verbal Reasoning......Page 395
Section 6: Quantitative Reasoning......Page 401
Answer Key for Practice Test 1......Page 406
Charting and Analyzing Your Test Results......Page 408
Practice Test 1 Answers and Explanations......Page 411
Exam Day......Page 431
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