Pass Key to the GRE

by Sharon Weiner Green M.A., Ira K. Wolf Ph.D.

Overview

Barron's ninth edition of Pass Key to the GRE is a condensed version of its full-size GRE test prep manual. This new edition offers:

• An overview of the computer-based GRE Test
• Two full-length practice tests that reflect the GRE format
• Answer keys and full explanations for all test questions
• Extensive review covering verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and quantitative reasoning
• Additional practice questions and answers in each review section

In this conveniently sized volume, test takers will find a helpful study guide and proven test-taking strategies that will help them maximize their test scores.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438009124
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Services
Publication date:	06/15/2017
Series:	Barron's Test Prep
Edition description:	Ninth Edition
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	798,588
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Timetable for a Typical Computer-Based Graduate Record Examination
1 What You Need to Know About the GRE
An Overview of the Computer-Based GRE General Test


Commonly Asked Questions About the Computer-Based GRE
GRE Test Format
Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Ability
Analytical Writing
2 Test-Taking Tactics for the Computer-Based GRE
Helpful Hints
A Guided Tour of the Computer-Based GRE
3 Verbal Ability: Tactics and Practice
Discrete, Short-Answer Verbal Questions
The Sentence Equivalence Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Text Completion Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Reading Comprehension Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Practice Questions
4 Building Your Vocabulary
Tips to Help You Cope
The GRE High-Frequency Word List
5 Analytical Writing: Tactics and Practice
Preparing for the Writing Test
Writing the Issue Essay
Writing the Argument Critique
Common Logical Fallacies
Practice Exercises
6 Quantitative Ability: Tactics and Practice
Calculators on the GRE
Facts and Formulas
General Math Tactics
Practice Questions
Discrete Quantitative Questions
Practice Questions
Quantitative Comparison Questions
Practice Questions
Data Interpretation Questions
Practice Questions
7 Test Yourself: Two Practice Tests
Simulate Test Conditions
Model Test 1
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Model Test 2
Answer Key
Answer Explanations