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Introduction to GRE

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GRE – Brief Intro 5 Sections Analytical Writing – 1 Section Verbal Reasoning – 2 Sections Quantitative Reasoning – 2 Sections

No negative marking

Can go back & forward within a given section

Test duration: 4 Hours (approx)

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Analytical Writing 2 Components Issue Topic – 30 Min Argument Topic – 30 Min

No choice

Score Range: Scale of 0-6

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Verbal Reasoning 2 Sections Each of 30 Minutes; 20 Questions

3 Question Types Text Completion (6Q) Sentence Equivalence (4Q) Reading Comprehension (4 to 5 passages; 10Q)

Score Range: 130 to 170

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Text Completion (6Q) Select one answer choice per blank Best fit in the blank

3 Variants One blank; 5 choices (2Q) Two blanks: Each blank has 3 choices (2Q) Three blanks: Each blank has 3 choices (2Q)

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Text Completion: Example

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Text Completion: Example

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Text Completion: Example

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Sentence Equivalence (4Q) Each question has one blank

6 answer choices per question

Select two choices Best fit in the blank Have to produce sentences with similar meaning

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Sentence Equivalence: Example

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Sentence Equivalence: Example

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Reading Comprehension (10Q) Passage followed by questions 4 to 5 passages per section

3 question variantsOne correct answer out of 5 given choices One or more correct out of 3 given choices Select-in-passage questions (highlight the text)

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Verbal Skills VOCABULARY High Frequency GRE Words – 1500 to 2000 Words

READING COMPREHENSION Read & understand at considerable speed (for RC questions)

REASONING Skills Logical thinking (TC & SE questions; ARGUMENT Topic)

WRITING Skills ISSUE & ARGUMENT Topic

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Quantitative Reasoning 2 Sections Each section of 35 Minutes; 20 Questions

2 Question Types Quantitative Comparison (8Q) Problem Solving(12Q)

On Screen Calculator is provided

Score Range: 130 to 170

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Quantitative Comparison (8Q) Two columns to compare Qty A & Qty B

4 Choices to pick from A. Qty A > Qty B B. Qty A < Qty B C. Qty A = Qty B D. Can’t be determined

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Quantitative Comparison: Example

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Quantitative Comparison: Example

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Problem Solving (12Q) 3 Variants One correct out of 5 choices One or more correct (4+ choices) Numeric Entry

Data Interpretation Out of 12 Q, there is one DI set with 3 Q

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Problem Solving: Example

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Problem Solving: Example

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Problem Solving: Example

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Math Concepts Arithmetic

Number theory, Fractions & Decimals

Percentages, Ratios & Proportions Algebra, P&C, Probability

Algebra Linear & basic quadratic equations, Inequalities, Word problems

Geometry Lines & Angles, Triangles, Quads, Circles, 3D Figures, Coordinate

Data Interpretation ~ Pie Charts, Line & Bar Graphs, Tables

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GRE Tutor – Program Details Course Duration 8 Weeks (Monday to Saturday; Daily: 1.5 Hours)

1 Week: Analytical Writing 3 Weeks: Quantitative Reasoning 2 Weeks: Vocabulary + Verbal (Text Comp./Sent Equiv.) 2 Weeks: Verbal (TC/SE + Reading Comprehension)

Batches: Mornings & Evenings

Location: Gayatri Towers, Kothapet, Hyderabad(Near More Megastore)

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GRE Tutor – Highlights GRE is fun! IIT/IIM Faculty Multimedia presentations (Visual Vocabulary etc.,)

Interactive Sessions: Role-plays, activities & games

Best-pick study material & software dump Online Learning (Login @ www.greogeek.com); SMS updates Facebook Updates (www.facebook.com/greogeek)

Progress reviews, quizzes & mock tests

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