GRE is an amazing exam which appears to be testing your English language proficiency and Math skills but in essence it tests your logical thinking ability; that is why the sections are called Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. Unlike GMAT which keeps on modulating the difficulty level with each question, GRE modulates the entire section. So, if you perform well in one Verbal section, the other section will be of a higher difficulty and vice-versa. The same goes with the Quant sections.
Many test takers do quite well in the Quant section but miserably fail in the Verbal section. One of the reasons behind this mismatch is the incomplete approach during their preparation. Since the questions in the Verbal section are vocabulary intensive, people focus more on memorizing words only. As such they lose the sight of building their logical approach.
A question looks easy after you have seen the answer explanation but while attempting the same beforehand could you get to the reasoning behind it? Perhaps not. Then what is the way to develop that sense of reasoning? Well, the answer lies in the mechanics of English grammar. Start with fundamentals and gradually work your way up to more advanced questions. Alongside also keep learning new words. That way you will not only have a strong vocabulary but also be able to eliminate incorrect options and select the right one, logically.
One might argue that what is the point of learning English grammar and other related concepts when they are not asked in the exam? Absolutely right, these are not ‘directly’ asked but remember one thing, that all sentences (questions) whether in Verbal section or Quant section, are framed in accordance with those concepts. So, if you have a strong understanding of all those concepts, you will be better equipped to go behind the reasoning of all those questions and get to the right option.
Your logical ability will improve phenomenally by learning something that you perhaps find inconsequential at present. After all reasoning is not a formula driven attribute; it needs to be developed in a subtle manner. With an improved logical ability, you will be able to crack not just Verbal Reasoning questions but also Quantitative Reasoning questions with ease.
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GRE -Verbal Reasoning Syllabus & Session Plan
Many people wonder whether learning English Grammar is relevant for the GRE Exam? Well, GRE Verbal doesn’t directly tests your grip on grammar, nevertheless a solid understanding of fundamental concepts is required if you want to interpret the questions correctly. GRE tests your REASONING Ability through verbal means. But if you are unable to deconstruct a question, you will probably not be able to get to the underlying logic. There is no direct formula to learn reasoning skills; it’s a process that works best if you start from basics and move to the advanced questions. So what better way to start than getting hold on the nuances of English Grammar!
