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07 Jul 2008, 11:36
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Hi,
My exam date is on 26th of this month. i'm happy with my performance in quant. Verbal is the most the bothred area and find it hard get the correct answres especially in CR can anyone suggest how can i improve my skills in CR
My exam date is on 26th of this month. i'm happy with my performance in quant. Verbal is the most the bothred area and find it hard get the correct answres especially in CR can anyone suggest how can i improve my skills in CR
07 Jul 2008, 12:02
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There are a few steps to take:
1) Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking...strengthen, weaken, etc.
2) Identify statements that do the opposite of what is asked. Some answers will actualy strengthen the conclusion in the stem when we're supposed to find the answer that weakens it. Remember that when we start the verbal we've already been at the test for 2 hrs 35 min (counting breaks). Fatigue sets in and it's easy to answer in a way that does the opposite.
3) Identify statements that are too specific in nature. Key words are "always", "never", "every time". Phrases/Words you want to keep and look closely at as possible answers are "usually", "generally", "most of the time". The first words are absolutes and do not leave room for possible exceptions. Example:
Stem: Journalism is a highly competitive industry. Reporters must be fast and accurate. CNN does the best reporting and the facts reported by CNN are always right.
Which following statment is best supported by the reasoning above?
1) The reporters always check their facts before breaking a story.
This answer goes way too far. First it doesn't account for the possibility that someone other than reporters check the facts. It doesn't account for the possibility that CNN just gets lucky that the facts they report turn out to be correct!
Do you see how "reporters always check" goes too far?
On very difficult questions, you should be able to eliminate 2 or 3 answers with this method. When it comes down to it, pick one of the remaining 2. I'll take a 50/50 shot over 20% chance any day.
4) Pick up on each word in the answer. One thing I have learned is that with Verbal questions, the words that are in the answers and stem are there for a purpose. Each one means something...so if you can figure out what affect each word has on the likley hood that answer is correct, it should be a bit easiser to find the answer.
Example: 30% of XYZ Elementary school students were out all of last week. 50% of all XYZ elementary students eat school lunches at the school. All cafeteria workers are required to wash their hands regularly with antibacterial soap.
Which of the following is most supported by the facts above?
1) Students are less likley to miss school if they eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
Here, pick up on "less likely". Also notice the absence of "getting sick". We're not told anything about them missing school because they are sick, although it is implied. Also, this statement doesn't say whether the kids eat thier sack lunch or school lunch. There is a lot of information absent in this sentence. It's as important to notice what is not there as what is actually written. Each word or phrase is important.
1) Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking...strengthen, weaken, etc.
2) Identify statements that do the opposite of what is asked. Some answers will actualy strengthen the conclusion in the stem when we're supposed to find the answer that weakens it. Remember that when we start the verbal we've already been at the test for 2 hrs 35 min (counting breaks). Fatigue sets in and it's easy to answer in a way that does the opposite.
3) Identify statements that are too specific in nature. Key words are "always", "never", "every time". Phrases/Words you want to keep and look closely at as possible answers are "usually", "generally", "most of the time". The first words are absolutes and do not leave room for possible exceptions. Example:
Stem: Journalism is a highly competitive industry. Reporters must be fast and accurate. CNN does the best reporting and the facts reported by CNN are always right.
Which following statment is best supported by the reasoning above?
1) The reporters always check their facts before breaking a story.
This answer goes way too far. First it doesn't account for the possibility that someone other than reporters check the facts. It doesn't account for the possibility that CNN just gets lucky that the facts they report turn out to be correct!
Do you see how "reporters always check" goes too far?
On very difficult questions, you should be able to eliminate 2 or 3 answers with this method. When it comes down to it, pick one of the remaining 2. I'll take a 50/50 shot over 20% chance any day.
4) Pick up on each word in the answer. One thing I have learned is that with Verbal questions, the words that are in the answers and stem are there for a purpose. Each one means something...so if you can figure out what affect each word has on the likley hood that answer is correct, it should be a bit easiser to find the answer.
Example: 30% of XYZ Elementary school students were out all of last week. 50% of all XYZ elementary students eat school lunches at the school. All cafeteria workers are required to wash their hands regularly with antibacterial soap.
Which of the following is most supported by the facts above?
1) Students are less likley to miss school if they eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
Here, pick up on "less likely". Also notice the absence of "getting sick". We're not told anything about them missing school because they are sick, although it is implied. Also, this statement doesn't say whether the kids eat thier sack lunch or school lunch. There is a lot of information absent in this sentence. It's as important to notice what is not there as what is actually written. Each word or phrase is important.
sreehari1250
08 Jul 2008, 00:00
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Thanks Jallenmorris, I wish this stuff longer than it actually is! 
If so, appreciated!
Thanks!
If so, appreciated!
Thanks!
jallenmorris
