GRE 8套题

Contents at a Glance

PART I: Introduction to the GRE General Test

CHAPTER 1 Overview of the GRE 3

CHAPTER 2 Taking the GRE 11

PART II: Preparing for the GRE General Test

CHAPTER 3 GRE Diagnostic Test 19

CHAPTER 4 GRE General Testing Strategies 73

CHAPTER 5 Introduction to GRE Logic 83

CHAPTER 6 GRE Analytical Writing 97

CHAPTER 7 GRE Quantitative 127

CHAPTER 8 GRE Verbal 153

PART III: Content Area Review

CHAPTER 9 Basic GRE Math Review 181

CHAPTER 10 Basic GRE Verbal Review 237

PART IV: Practicing for the GRE General Test

CHAPTER 11 GRE Practice Test 1 261

CHAPTER 12 GRE Practice Test 2 315

CHAPTER 13 GRE Practice Test 3 369

Appendixes

APPENDIX A GRE Vocabulary List 425

APPENDIX B Glossary of GRE Math Terms 457

APPENDIX C Additional Resources 469Contents

Part I: Introduction to the GRE General Test

CHAPTER 1 Overview of the GRE 3

GRE Format 4

GRE Question Types 5

Analytical Writing 5

Verbal 6

Quantitative 8

More on the Computer-based Test 10

What’s Next? 10

CHAPTER 2 Taking the GRE 11

Registering for the GRE General Test 11

Taking the GRE General Test 12

Scoring the GRE General Test 13

Scoring the General Test Analytical Writing Section 13

Scoring the General Test Verbal and Quantitative Sections 13

A Note on Scoring the Practice Exams in This Book 14

What Your Scores Mean to Schools 14

Test-Takers with Disabilities 14

What’s Next? 15

Part II: Preparing for the GRE General Test

CHAPTER 3 GRE Diagnostic Test 19

GRE Diagnostic Test Answer Key 61

GRE Diagnostic Test Answer Explanations 63

CHAPTER 4 GRE General Testing Strategies 73

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) 73

Focus on the Easy Stuff 75

Stay “On Point” 75

Simplify 76

Guess Wisely 76

Manage Stress 77

Relax to Succeed 77

Specific Relaxation Techniques 78

Be Prepared 78

Know Yourself 78

Rest 79

Eat Right 79

Breathe 79

Take Mental Breaks 79

Have a Plan of Attack 79

Be Aware of Time 80

Listen to Music 80

Some Strategies for the Computer-based Test 80

What to Expect on Test Day 81

Take a Dry Run 81

Wake Up Early 81

Dress for Success 81

Fuel Up 81

Bring Supplies 81

Warm Up Your Brain 82

Plan a Mini-Vacation 82

What’s Next? 82

CHAPTER 5 Introduction to GRE Logic 83

Arguments 84

Context 85

Chain of Reasoning 85

Assumptions 86

Validity, Truth, and Soundness 86

Conditionals 87

Sufficiency 88

Necessity 88

Negation 89

Fallacies 90

Slippery Slope 90

Percent versus Number 91

Sampling Error 91

Correlation versus Causation 92

Equivocation 92

Ad Hominem Arguments 93

Appeal to Authority 93

Appeal to Majority: The Quantity/Quality Fallacy 94

Circular Argument 94

Begging the Question 95

Reductio ad Absurdum 95

What’s Next? 96

CHAPTER 6 GRE Analytical Writing 97

Breaking Down Analytical Writing 98

Scoring the Analytical Writing Sections 98

What the GRE Readers Are Looking For 99

Writing Techniques 100

Writing Strategies 100

Clearly State Your Position 101

Present Your Ideas Logically 101

Review and Correct Your Essay 101

Issue Task 102

The Time Limit 102

The Issue 102

Your Response 102

Sample Essay Prompt 1: Analyze an Issue 105

Sample Essay Prompt 2: Analyze an Issue 109

Argument Task 113

The Time Limit 113

The Argument 113

Your Response 113

Sample Essay Prompt 1: Analyze an Argument 116

Sample Essay Prompt 2: Analyze an Argument 120

Practice Writing Prompts 124

Issue Task Practice 124

Argument Task Practice 124

What’s Next? 125

CHAPTER 7 GRE Quantitative 127

Multiple-choice Questions 128

Anatomy of a GRE Multiple-choice—Select One

Answer Question 128

Anatomy of a GRE Multiple-choice—Select One or

More Answers Question 129

General Strategies for Multiple-choice Questions 130

Multiple-choice Practice Questions 138

Answers and Explanations 141

Quantitative Comparison Questions 143

Anatomy of a GRE Quantitative Comparison Question 143

General Strategies for Quantitative Comparison Questions 144

Quantitative Comparison Practice Questions 146

Answers and Explanations 148

Numeric Entry Questions 149

Anatomy of a GRE Numeric Entry Question 149

General Strategies for Numeric Entry Questions 149

Numeric Entry Practice Questions 150

Answers and Explanations 150

What’s Next? 151

CHAPTER 8 GRE Verbal 153

Sentence Equivalence Questions 153

Anatomy of a GRE Sentence Equivalence Question 154

General Strategies for Sentence Equivalence Questions 155

Practice Sentence Equivalence Questions 158

Answers and Explanations 161

Reading Comprehension Questions 162

Anatomy of a GRE Reading Comprehension Question 162

General Strategies for Reading Comprehension Questions 164

Reading Comprehension Question Content Types 168

Practice Reading Comprehension Questions 171

Answers and Explanations 173

Text Completion Questions 174

Anatomy of a GRE Text Completion Question 174

General Strategies for Text Completion Questions 174

Practice Text Completion Questions 175

Answers and Explanations 176

What’s Next? 177

Part III: Content Area Review

CHAPTER 9 Basic GRE Math Review 181

Numbers and Operations 182

The Properties of Integers 182

Real Numbers 182

Order of Operations (PEMDAS) 183

Decimals 184

Fractions and Rational Numbers 185

Squares and Square Roots 186

Exponents 186

Scientific Notation 187

Mean, Median, and Mode 187

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 188

Absolute Value 189

Simple Probability and Outcomes 189

Factors and Multiples 189

Exercises: Numbers and Operations 190

Basic Operations 190

Squares and Square Roots 191

Exponents 192

Scientific Notation 192

Mean, Median, and Mode 192

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 193

Absolute Value 193

Simple Probability and Outcomes 194

Factors and Multiples 194

Answers and Explanations 195

Basic Operations 195

Squares and Square Roots 196

Exponents 196

Scientific Notation 197

Mean, Median, and Mode 197

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 198

Absolute Value 199

Simple Probability and Outcomes 200

Factors and Multiples 201

Algebra and Functions 203

Linear Equations with One Variable 203

Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple QuadraticExpressions 203

Systems of Equations 204

Inequalities 205

Functions 205

Exercises: Algebra and Functions 206

Linear Equations with One Variable 206

Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple QuadraticEquations 206

Systems of Equations 207

Linear Inequalities with One Variable 207

Functions 207

Answers and Explanations 208

Linear Equations with One Variable 208

Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple QuadraticEquations 209

Systems of Equations 210

Linear Inequalities with One Variable 212

Functions 213

Geometry 214

Coordinate Geometry 214

Triangles 216

Quadrilaterals, Lines, Angles 217

Some Other Polygons 219

Circles 220

Three-Dimensional Figures 221

Exercises: Geometry 221

Coordinate Geometry 221

Properties and Relations of Plane Figures 222

Angles, Parallel Lines, and Perpendicular Lines 222

Perimeter, Area, and Volume 224

Answers and Explanations 224

Coordinate Geometry 224

Properties and Relations of Plane Figures 226

Angles, Parallel Lines, and Perpendicular Lines 228

Perimeter, Area, and Volume 228

Word Problems and Data Analysis 231

Word Problems 231

Data Analysis 231

Exercises: Word Problems and Data Analysis 232

Translating Word Problems 233

Data Analysis 234

Answers and Explanations 235

Translating Word Problems 235

Data Analysis 235

What’s Next? 236

CHAPTER 10 Basic GRE Verbal Review 237

Grammar Rules 237

Subject/Verb Agreement 238

Nouns and Pronouns 239

Verbs and Verb Forms 242

Sentence Construction 242

Punctuation Rules 245

Commas 245

Apostrophes 247

Colons and Semicolons 248

Parentheses and Dashes 250

End Punctuation 250

Rhetoric 251

Commonly Misused Words 251

What’s Next? 257

Part IV: Practicing for the GRE General Test

CHAPTER 11 GRE Practice Test 1 261

GRE Practice Test 1 Answer Key 304

GRE Practice Test 1 Answer Explanations 306

CHAPTER 12 GRE Practice Test 2 315

GRE Practice Test 2 Answer Key 357

GRE Practice Test 2 Answer Explanations 359

CHAPTER 13 GRE Practice Test 3 369

GRE Practice Test 3 Answer Key 411

GRE Practice Test 3 Answer Explanations 413

Appendixes

APPENDIX A GRE Vocabulary List 425

APPENDIX B Glossary of GRE Math Terms 457

APPENDIX C Additional Resources 469