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Don’t read: Revolutionary technique for solving RC for GRE, GMAT & CAT,[object Object],By: Satyadhar Joshi,[object Object],shivgan3@yahoo.com,[object Object],http://onlineclasses.nanotechbiz.org/,[object Object]

Contents of Plan,[object Object],Introduction ,[object Object],General areas of RCs,[object Object],Predefined strategy,[object Object],Pre knowledge,[object Object],Skim to find author’s tone,[object Object],Get to the question, read it carefully and eliminate options. Never select always remove,[object Object],Diplomatic: Author is always diplomatic and so is the answer i.e. Never are things in extreme direction ,[object Object],http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/GRE/pdf/011499.GRE.pdf,[object Object]

Time strategy with the RCs,[object Object],In GRE there are 30 questions in 30 minutes, if someone do the antonyms fast enough we have around 10 min for 7 RC question. Thus we have around 1.5 minutes for one RC questions.,[object Object],But, we cannot go back to questions in GRE and GMAT therefore the first question must be done carefully in more than 1.5 minutes, hence I suggest that you practice to read the paragraph in around 2.5 minutes before moving the questions,[object Object],Statistically 3 question in 5 min, 4 question RC may be done in 7 minutes & 5 question in 8 min,[object Object]

ETS says:,[object Object],Reading comprehension questions measure your ability to read with understanding, insight and discrimination. This type of question explores your ability to analyze a written passage from several perspectives. These include your ability to recognize both explicitly stated elements in the passage and assumptions underlying statements or arguments in the passage as well as the implications of those statements or arguments.,[object Object],http://www.ets.org/gre/general/prepare/sample_questions/verbal/reading_comprehension,[object Object]

ETS says:,[object Object],Pay attention to the following as you review the passage:,[object Object],the function of a word in relation to a larger segment of the passage,[object Object],the relationships among the various ideas in the passage,[object Object],the relationship of the author to the topic or to the audience.,[object Object],You will find five types of reading comprehension questions to answer:,[object Object],the main point of the passage,[object Object],information explicitly stated in the passage,[object Object],information or ideas implied or suggested by the author,[object Object],possible applications of the author's ideas to other situations, including the identification of situations or processes analogous to those described in the passage,[object Object],the author's logic, reasoning, or persuasive techniques,[object Object],http://www.ets.org/gre/general/prepare/sample_questions/verbal/reading_comprehension,[object Object]

ETS says:,[object Object],You should analyze each passage carefully before answering the accompanying questions. As with any kind of close and thoughtful reading, look for clues that will help you understand less explicit aspects of the passage. Try to separate main ideas from supporting ideas or evidence. Try also to separate the author's own ideas or attitudes from information he or she is presenting.,[object Object],Note transitions from one idea to the next, and examine the relationships among the different ideas or parts of the passage. For example, are they contrasting? Are they complementary? Consider the points the author makes, the conclusions drawn, and how and why those points are made or conclusions are drawn.,[object Object],The best answer is the one that most accurately and most completely answers the questions being posed. Be careful not to pick an answer choice simply because it is a true statement. Be careful also not to be misled by answer choices that are only partially true or only partially satisfy the problem posed in the question.,[object Object],Answer the questions on the basis of the information provided in the passage. Do not rely on outside knowledge. Your own views or opinions may sometimes conflict with the views expressed or the information provided in the passage. Be sure that you work within the context of the passage. You should not expect to agree with everything you encounter in reading passages.,[object Object],http://www.ets.org/gre/general/prepare/sample_questions/verbal/reading_comprehension,[object Object]

RCs in GMAT,[object Object],What Is Measured,[object Object],Reading Comprehension questions measure your ability to understand, analyze, and apply information and concepts presented in written form. ,[object Object],This section evaluates the following abilities:,[object Object],Understanding words and statements in reading passages: Questions of this type test your understanding of and ability to comprehend terms used in the passage and your understanding of the English language. ,[object Object],Understanding the logical relationships between significant points and concepts in the reading passages: Questions of this type ask you to determine the strong and weak points of an argument or to evaluate the importance of arguments and ideas in a passage. ,[object Object],Drawing inferences from facts and statements in the reading passages: Questions of this type ask you to consider factual statements or information and, on the basis of that information, reach a general conclusion. ,[object Object],Understanding and following the development of quantitative concepts as they are presented in verbal material: Questions of this type involve the interpretation of numerical data or the use of simple arithmetic to reach conclusions about material in a passage. ,[object Object],http://www.mba.com/mba/TheGMAT/TestStructureAndOverview/VerbalSection/,[object Object]

Areas of RCs ,[object Object],Science: Medicine, botany, zoology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy,[object Object],Humanities: Art, literature, music, philosophy, folk, philosophy,[object Object],Social Science: History, economics, sociology, government,[object Object],Tone is trying to convince or share his opinion,[object Object]

Pre knowledge of the areas for GRE Reading comprehension,[object Object],1. Biology and Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology,[object Object],2. Psychology and basics of mind and behavior, how and where signals go and their effect on working on brain, child psychology ,[object Object],3. History of US and World: Civil War, African American, Slavery, Wars (Eng vs. France),[object Object],4. Communism and Capitalism with their important meanings,[object Object],5. Literature: Poems, scriptures, plays, mythology etc… Example Milton’s work,[object Object],6. Feminism and situation of women in world and US, esp Black female character,[object Object],7. Philosophy and basics, Greek, Persian and other older mythology ,[object Object],8. Global warming, Recession, Job loss, Economics etc,[object Object],9. Formation of us and immigration from England ,[object Object],10. Female poets ,[object Object],11. Critics and implications from historical prospective ,[object Object],12. US history from 1650-1700, 1700-1800 and 1800-1900 and issues ,[object Object],13. Sociology,[object Object],14. All genre of novels and also novels and style of various writers ,[object Object],15. Sound and related folks old things , folk arts , what is jazz and different type of music ,[object Object],16. Bronze age, iron age ,[object Object],17. Marxist Ideology and old and new labor laws for economics also, also industrialism ,[object Object],18. Anthropology,[object Object],19. US civil wars, African Americans, Indian Americans, Mexican American artists ,[object Object],20. Human relations ,[object Object],21. Spanish Language and its evolutions or in fact all languages ,[object Object],22. Biographies ,[object Object],23. Photography and sculptures ,[object Object],24. Public Administration of power distribution between kings and other men,[object Object],25. Renaissance ,[object Object],26. Russia vs. America,[object Object],27. Movies how they started in USA,[object Object]

Ability to concentrate.,[object Object],Yoga and meditation,[object Object],Spacing out, drifting off, falling asleep, etc,[object Object]

Diplomatic Language ,[object Object],Diplomatics is the "science of diplomas, or of ancient writings, literary and public documents, letters, decrees, charters, codicils, etc., which has for its object to decipher old writings, to ascertain their authenticity, their date, signatures, etc.",[object Object]

Tactics: Strategy,[object Object],Read questions and then read passage,[object Object],Learn major question types and technical terms,[object Object],Main ideas depends on first and last lines of each paragraph,[object Object],Don’t be too specific or too broad,[object Object],Be careful to understand tone: Author is always diplomatic and political,[object Object],Inferences are tough, see what passage implies and not what it states,[object Object],Put yourself in author’s page: He generally tells the story for a purpose,[object Object]

Addition to the strategy,[object Object],Writing techniques are: Comparing vs Contrasting ,[object Object],Show case effect ,[object Object],State a position and then examples,[object Object],Extension,[object Object],Tones: Positive, negative or neutral (mostly it is neutral),[object Object],Focus on adjectives ,[object Object],Answer is not emotional, not extreme, and not grammatically wrong,[object Object]

Track Words,[object Object],Example: but, since, therefore,etc,[object Object]

Importance of Pivotal / Triggering Words,[object Object],Loud and speak these words with care and effort: but, however, although, except,[object Object],While in pace reading you may forget these words,[object Object],They helps to find authors attitude, complexity involved, significance points, strong opinions, weak and unsupported points,[object Object]

Fast reading concepts,[object Object],Eye movement,[object Object],Non-lip and no-voice reading,[object Object],Varying the pace here and there,[object Object],Urgency,[object Object],Same energy level,[object Object],Developing interest and understand how they squeezed all the information to one RC, it’s a tough job to do that so enjoy your time,[object Object]

Put yourself in authors position,[object Object],ETS revelations: Big book and Real 19,[object Object],Various Exams GRE vs GMAT vs TOEFL,[object Object],Distributions of areas,[object Object]

DIAGRAMMING,[object Object],Time, Details and Focus,[object Object]

Common Questions asked:,[object Object],Main idea,[object Object],Attitude of writer,[object Object],Author says,[object Object],Author does not say,[object Object],Implied meaning,[object Object],Title of passage,[object Object]

Advanced concepts: changing seats,[object Object],Outside knowledge always help but don’t apply it to the RC,[object Object],Inside knowledge is also helpful, means ETS ways of writing RC,[object Object],This is not business reading, not normal reading not novel reading, this is ETS reading,[object Object],Optimizing scratch paper usage if necessary,[object Object],Learn to pick and detect the use of Yin Yang words,[object Object],POE is a great weapon,[object Object],Detect vague answers with the help of: Sometimes, can, may, most, usually,[object Object]

Power of Elimination (POE),[object Object],Author is mostly and careful in taking a diplomatic stand while discussing his ideas, views and contention. ,[object Object],Extremism is rarely present in any part of the discussion,[object Object],Author generally generalizes the answer,[object Object],WWE Elimination Chamber ,[object Object]

Basics of Business Judgment,[object Object],This is the most important form of problems posed under the BJ section. You will be,[object Object],given different conclusions / statements / assumptions / items and would be required,[object Object],to classify each of these under one of the following categories viz.,[object Object],1. MAJOR OBJECTIVE: An objective is a final result desired by someone. Hence a,[object Object],major objective is the most important result desired. It is the aim or the major,[object Object],purpose of some action.,[object Object],2. MAJOR FACTOR: A factor is used to determine the decision. Thus a major factor,[object Object],is a basic factor influencing a decision. It might affect the basic reason for some,[object Object],action.,[object Object],3. MINOR FACTOR: It is a secondary/less important factor affecting the decision,[object Object],taking process.,[object Object],4. MAJOR ASSUMPTION: It is the basic/primary assumption made by the decision,[object Object],maker in order to make the decision.,[object Object],5. UNIMPORTANT ISSUE: It is not significantly related to the decision making,[object Object],Process.,[object Object]

Art of War (RC): Understand your enemy,[object Object],What is his constrains,[object Object],And limitations,[object Object],War on with ETS to get the RCs correct,[object Object]

Greek Mythology for RC,[object Object]

Practice with me,[object Object],While the online classes get: scratch paper to add one word for each paragraph, eliminating options.,[object Object],Test and practice this all with me!!!!,[object Object],Join the next session for Practice,[object Object],Example RCs from big book,[object Object]

Examples,[object Object],Arts & History,[object Object],Business & Economy ,[object Object],Science & Engineering,[object Object]

References,[object Object],GRE Barrons,[object Object],GRE Nova,[object Object],Cracking the GMAT ,[object Object],How to read better and faster,[object Object],ETS,[object Object],http://gmatclub.com/forum/rc-through-videos-99566.html,[object Object]

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