Sentence completion for GRE / CAT (Introduction Level-0) : Sentence completion for GRE / CAT (Introduction Level-0) Online Class by
Satyadhar Joshi
shivgan3@yahoo.com
http://www.wiziq.com/shivgan_joshi
http://onlineclasses.nanotechbiz.org
Content of the Presentation : Content of the Presentation Introduction
Theory
Application
Strategy & Tactics
Examples
Reading & References
Introduction : Introduction Sentence completion are the about 20-30% of the questions in CAT / GRE
They are easiest picking
This class will explore the depth , types and strategies
Theory : Theory They are again the our broad subjects which we must develop some pre knowledge
The check the knowledge of vocabulary as well as picking of transition in sentences, grammar, tone and style
They check our knowledge of picking positive vs negative, and sometimes the degree of adjectives
Application : Application This learning also helps in RC and CR which are closely linked
Use of words in that “parts of speech” is applied in other areas as well
Strategy : Strategy Think of word that fits the requirements and look for a similar word, but before selection first remove the word that is not like the word you have thought of
If the sentence has two blanks, then use the power of elimination
Focus on Transition words (Contrast vs Support)
Cause and effect indicator
Don’t confuse apposition with opposition
Tactics : Tactics Pre decide on the kind of word you need
Look at all options before selection
In double, use power of elimination
See the signaling words
Use parts of speech to get idea
Break down sentence into simpler
Be careful with metaphors (learn basic metaphors)
Signaling words : Signaling words Cause effect: consequently
Support: furthermore, indeed, etc
Contrast: albeit, nevertheless, nonetheless, despite
Contrast (implicit) : irony, paradox, incongruity, illogic, etc
Examples : Examples We will solve some examples which are similar to those given in the GRE Novas and Barron's
References : References Nova’s GRE
Barron’s GRE