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02 Sep 2022, 05:26
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Hi,
I am facing a very big issue with verbal, I am unable to understand the meaning of the sentence in one read and with GMAT exam being 9 days away, I fear that my score will be affected because of this shortcoming.
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I am facing a very big issue with verbal, I am unable to understand the meaning of the sentence in one read and with GMAT exam being 9 days away, I fear that my score will be affected because of this shortcoming.
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Updated on: 08 Sep 2022, 02:45
Originally posted by dreamknight on 02 Sep 2022, 05:52.
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Last edited by dreamknight on 08 Sep 2022, 02:45, edited 2 times in total.
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Don't worry. Getting stressed would make the matter even worse.
Read a sentence. Pause at pause points such as commas, full stops etc and try to grasp the meaning. Break the sentence into smaller chunks. The comprehension may improve if you try to find the subject and the verb in a sentence. Calm your nerves. Don't rush through the sentence without comprehending it properly. Controlling your breathing may also help you in this regard.
02 Sep 2022, 06:04
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If that's a problem, then I have the same one!
I actually think the sense that 'one read should be enough' is a big problem with people's reading comprehension skills. I suspect everyone should re-read a little bit more frequently (but a little more thoughtfully). You don't want to read a whole paragraph and realize, "Wait, I don't understand anything here!" and then have to reread the whole thing again. But dreamknight's advice above is very good. Stop at 'stop points' in a sentence. Break a sentence apart. Understand the ideas in these 'chunks' and then connect them. Don't read without thinking!
I was working on an RC passage with a student once, and I realized that I had reread the first eight words of a sentence about four times before finishing the rest. It was the first sentence of the second paragraph, something like, "Although these developments were not considered inconsequential initially..." So I stopped a and pinpointed exactly what 'the developments' in the first paragraph were, that I realized we were going to continue discussing. They 'were not considered inconsequential...' okay, so, they *were* considered consequential... people thought they were important... But it seems likely that this has changed. Now they probably ARE considered inconsequential... Okay, keep reading.
I see too many students who start reading and then just... KEEP GOING. They never stop to reread, to really understand an important point... They skim the surface of a passage without really taking the time to connect the thoughts.
So in general--don't fear rereading. It's an important skill to have.
The video below was made for the GRE, but it is very pertinent to the GMAT as well.
02 Sep 2022, 08:53
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Dear Student,
There are two aspects to the solution of your problem: the psychological and the technical.
Let's begin with the psychological. Not every sentence on the GMAT is meant to be understood in one read. So, do not consider this an absolute assessment of your test readiness. Believing so is causing you unnecessary stress and fear, both of which spell disaster on the exam. By worrying so much about this, you're setting up for failure even before the exam starts. Remember, confidence is key. You need to be on top of your game to crack an aptitude test. Fear and doubt will only make you second guess every attempt, leading to zero conviction in your answers. This is not the mindset to be in 9 days before your exam.
Assuming my words have inspired you to be in the right mind space, I'd like to now draw your attention to the technical side of the solution to your problem. You need to work on mastering comprehension. e-GMAT's Master Comprehension module teaches how to understand the most complex of sentences in a matter of seconds. Here's what it entails in a nutshell:
1. Identifying pause points while reading
2. Comprehending each segment of a sentence logically and grammatically
3. Learning to identify connectors and the relationships they establish between the segments they join
4. Combining the meanings of each segment, piece by piece, till you've derived the complete meaning of the sentence.
Focus on the above and practice till you're able to do this effortlessly.
If your exam is in 9 days, chances are you've been preparing for a while now, and this method of reading is probably something you learnt at the start of your prep. If yes, then believe in yourself. If no, then it isn't too late. This is a skill that can be learnt quickly, if you have the right guidance and practice material.
I hope this helps you in the last mile of your prep. Please feel free to write to [email protected] if you'd like to try out our Master Comprehension course.
All the best for your exam!
Team e-GMAT
