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Expanded GRE Reading Comprehension Guide

The guide provides strategies for improving GRE reading comprehension using articles from The Economist and Scientific American. It emphasizes adjusting reading strategies based on question types, simulating GRE conditions with timed readings, and pairing practice questions with actual readings. A weekly study plan is outlined to reinforce skills, including vocabulary review and summarizing key points.

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Expanded GRE Reading Comprehension Guide

The guide provides strategies for improving GRE reading comprehension using articles from The Economist and Scientific American. It emphasizes adjusting reading strategies based on question types, simulating GRE conditions with timed readings, and pairing practice questions with actual readings. A weekly study plan is outlined to reinforce skills, including vocabulary review and summarizing key points.

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Expanded GRE Reading Comprehension Guide

Both The Economist and Scientific American use dense, GRE-style writing, so improving your
comprehension requires active reading strategies and consistent practice.

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## 1 Adjust Your Reading Strategy Based on GRE Question Types

**For Main Idea & Purpose Questions** Focus on the first and last paragraph
- Read the first and last paragraph only of an article.
- Write a one-sentence summary of the articles main idea.
- Compare your summary with the articles actual headline.

**For Detail & Inference Questions** Identify supporting evidence


- After reading, list 2-3 key facts or claims the author makes.
- Ask yourself: Does the author express an opinion? Are there contrasting perspectives?

**For Vocabulary-in-Context Questions** Identify GRE-level words


- Underline any difficult word while reading.
- Try to guess its meaning from context before checking a dictionary.
- Add these words to a Magoosh GRE Flashcard deck for review.

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## 2 Read Like a GRE Test-Taker (Not Just for Information)

GRE passages test **reasoning skills**, not just knowledge. When reading:
- **Ask yourself:** What is the authors main argument? Does the author agree or remain neutral?
- **Identify shifts in argumentation:** Look for transition words like **however, on the other hand,
therefore.**
- **Summarize each paragraph in a few words** to keep long passages manageable.

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## 3 Use Timed Reading to Simulate the GRE Experience


**Goal:** Read **1 Economist or Scientific American article per day in under 5 minutes**

1 Summarize key points in a **one-sentence summary**


2 Identify **authors tone** (Neutral? Persuasive? Skeptical?)
3 Note **new words** and their meanings

Compare with **GRE RC practice questions from ETS Super Power Pack**.

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## 4 Pair with Official GRE Reading Practice

To reinforce comprehension skills, pair **real GRE-style questions** with your Economist &
Scientific American reading:

**Kaplan GRE Prep (Pages 375-400)** Has **Reading Comprehension Strategies**


**ETS Super Power Pack (Pages 300-400)** Has **Real GRE RC Questions**
**Princeton Review GRE Premium (Pages 150-250)** Focuses on **Verbal Strategies**
**GregMat YouTube RC Lessons** Breaks down **tricky inference questions**

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## 5 Focus on Scientific American for Science-Based Passages

Scientific American passages are similar to **GRE natural sciences RC questions**.

**How to Practice Science RC:**


- Identify **hypotheses, experiments, and results**
- Look for **cause-effect relationships**
- Watch out for **shifts in author perspective**

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## Weekly Study Plan for GRE-Level Reading Mastery

**Monday-Friday:**
- Read **1 Economist article (5 minutes max)**
- Summarize key points in a few words
- Identify tone, new words, & main argument

**Saturday-Sunday:**
- Read **1 Scientific American article**
- Answer **5 GRE-style questions** about it
- Cross-check with **ETS Super Power Pack questions**

**Before Bed:**
- **Review new vocabulary words** from **Magoosh Flashcards**
- Reinforce **common GRE RC traps & strategies** with **GregMat videos**

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## Final Takeaways

**Use GRE-style questions while reading (Main Idea, Inference, etc.)**


**Read under timed conditions (5 minutes per article)**
**Pair with GRE practice questions from ETS, Kaplan, or GregMat**
**Summarize each articles key arguments, shifts, and tone**
**Reinforce new vocabulary daily with flashcards**

Would you like me to create **custom Economist + Scientific American practice questions**?

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