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kpop1234567890 - It sounds like you're facing a common challenge in comprehending complex Critical Reasoning (CR) passages, especially in the context of the GMAT. Your approach of slow, careful reading is a good start, but let's enhance it with a couple of targeted strategies:

Visualization: When reading a CR passage, try to actively visualize the scenario or argument being presented. Start with creating a mental image of what is happening, including forming a conceptual map of the argument's structure. Categorize the argument into its components the main conclusion, the supporting evidence, and any anti-premises and visualize each of them. Imagine these elements as interconnected parts of a whole. This can help make abstract arguments more concrete and easier to grasp.

Argument Analysis Without Answer Choices: Before looking at the answer choices, take a moment to analyze the argument on your own. This involves identifying:

The Conclusion: What is the passage ultimately trying to convince you of?
The Premises/Evidence: What information is provided to support the conclusion?
Assumptions: What must be true for the conclusion to hold, based on the given evidence?
Potential Weaknesses: Are there gaps or leaps in logic? Could alternative explanations undermine the conclusion?
By doing this, you create a mental framework of the argument, which makes it easier to evaluate the answer choices later.

Identify where you hit a roadblock. Those are potential weak points and consequently areas for skill development.

Watch this recording to learn more (start at ~25 mins) - https://www.loom.com/share/c56584a38661 ... 72db9a3db6

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