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How to increase speed in verbal. 14 Jun 2022, 21:20
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Hi,

i am taking more than 9 minutes to solve each RC with 3 question. I take around 5-6 mins to read the passage.
I am taking 2-3 minutes solving CR and 2+ minutes to solve SC.

Inspite of all the practice, I am not able to solve the questions in less time.

Please advise what to do.

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How to increase speed in verbal. 14 Jun 2022, 22:32
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i am taking more than 9 minutes to solve each RC with 3 question.

Consider learning a reading methodology. I usually teach one to both native and non-native verbal students that promotes absorption. One of the potential benefits is the reduced time going back and forth when tackling the questions. There are also certain things to keep an eye out for with certain question types and answer choices (i.e. the true-but-chronologically wrong answer choice).

You can practice with articles from the Economist. Working with a study buddy who does well on RC may be a good idea, too.

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How to increase speed in verbal. 15 Jun 2022, 20:51
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Hi desertEagle.

In the following post, I discuss seven things you can do to speed up in GMAT Verbal.

How to Get Faster at GMAT Verbal
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Hi,

1. Start by planning out an average time that is required to be devoted to attempting the total number of questions in the verbal section with accuracy.
2. Map out the actual time you've given to individual questions and accuracy separately for all the three sections of verbal- SC, CR & RC.
3. From this, you analyze your weak & strong areas with accuracy as a metric.
4. So now on, You may even spend less time answering questions on your strong areas that the time required to be devoted to other tougher sections that you usually find difficult when attempting.
5. Use the time saved in one strong area to attempt questions in other tougher areas without panicking because you have enough time already planned as per your weakness & strength.
6. Practice this strategy and keep reining it to excel.

Practice, Strategize, Excel...
Hope it helps!
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