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Verbal Strategy MUST 06 Nov 2007, 12:27
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Before the test even begins, take the time to make your answer grid. This was the first action I took before the start of the writing sections.

BTW - I scored a 730 total with a 45 in verbal. 98% that is!
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Could you explain what you mean by answer grid? I didn't use this, so it's definitely not a MUST, but I'm interested to understand what you are talking about.
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Verbal Strategy MUST 06 Nov 2007, 13:04
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Imagine a grid like tic tac toe or SOS with more lines. Then mark off each eliminated answer with an 'X' to know which letter choices to choose from.

I think this strategy is from Kaplan800, so I'm sure you're against it Pel =P
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Verbal Strategy MUST 06 Nov 2007, 16:22
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Oh, I get it. Not exactly a revolutionary thought, but I guess that could be helpful.
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For the answer grid I made wrote down the a b c d e answer choices for all 41 questions. And no, its not a revolutionary idea; however, it seems that many people that put together the answer grids do so DURING the timed portion of the exam. My point is, do it before the clock begins.

I found it nice because it cut down on the amount of time per question by helping a person (read me) reduce the re-reading of poor answer choices.
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Verbal Strategy MUST 08 Nov 2007, 16:48
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For the answer grid I made wrote down the a b c d e answer choices for all 41 questions. And no, its not a revolutionary idea; however, it seems that many people that put together the answer grids do so DURING the timed portion of the exam. My point is, do it before the clock begins.

I found it nice because it cut down on the amount of time per question by helping a person (read me) reduce the re-reading of poor answer choices.
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sounds alright, will do and practice as well
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Verbal Strategy MUST 08 Nov 2007, 21:25
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I don't know what you think about this but it may help you as well. About 2 weeks ago I starting trying this and it keeps me from doing grids ;)

Every time I start a question, I just extend all 5 fingers of my hand (which I've labeled a-e), then, for every wrong option, I just bend that specific finger. At first I thought I could mess up, but I haven't had a careless mistake like that so far.

It probably looks weird, dunno... I just know I hate writing grids
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