GMAT Verbal- Difficulty in Problem Solving

Question

I have recently started preparing for GMAT and I am having a hard time with the verbal questions. I am finding all three sections equally challenging and difficult. Even though I have basic knowledge of the matter I often get confused among the two answer choices and marks the incorrect one.

Can someone please suggest some good materials for the Verbal CR, RC, SC sections. (Free recourses if any ?)

Can someone please suggest some good materials for the Verbal CR, RC, SC sections. (Free recourses if any ?)

GMATinsight · Answer

Richa0404

The resources that you must begin wit are Official Guides. For verbal practice, there is no better resource available.

I can't comment whether it's free or not but many GMAT aspirants exchange them in pdf version on whats app groups. So join a whats app group and exchange such free resources.

Plus on GMAT CLUB there is a section of free downloadable material ... You can utilize that as well.

In case you need soem help on a what app group then let me know and I will connect you with one,

Harsh2111s · Answer

From my experience on GMAT club, you can start with following GMATNinja and VeritasKarishma. Look for their explanations in official questions, you will learn a lot. Further since you are new I would suggest you to go through below videos and post by GMATNinja https://gmatclub.com/forum/all-gmat-nin ... l#p2396353 Above post have all video explanations by GMATNinja on how to approach SC, CR and RC. Below is thread that will also help in same way. CR- https://gmatclub.com/forum/experts-topi ... 43170.html RC- https://gmatclub.com/forum/experts-topi ... l#p1857560 SC- https://gmatclub.com/forum/ultimate-sc- ... l#p1887645 Hope it helps

TheUltimateWinner · Answer

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQlKd ... /playlists This is the best resource for gmat!

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Richa0404,

Many Test Takers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores, so if you only recently began your GMAT studies, then you should not expect to have mastered any of the content or Tactics yet. Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) Have you taken any practice CATs/mocks yet? How did you score on EACH of your CATs/mocks (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

egmat · Answer

Hi  Richa0404

It seems like you are just beginning with the preparation. Before we delve into strategies to improve Quant and Verbal, you must

• Set a Target Score
• Make a study plan to reach that target score

Doing this will make your preparation focused on the target which is the most efficient way to study. A study plan would also help you estimate the amount of time you would need to study and thereby when to plan the test.

We have helped more than 25,000 people in last 1 year in achieving their target of a good GMAT score. Maximum people attributed their success to the structured process which we suggested them. I suggest you break your preparation into 3 stages and follow the below plan:

Stage – 1 --> Learn the concepts
Stage – 2 --> Cement the concepts by practicing a sub-section in Isolation
Stage – 3 --> Become test ready (practicing all the sub-sections together)

Prawee (550 to 740)  used all the books and local coaching classes but was unable to improve her GMAT score beyond a certain point. She changed her approach and finally scored 740 in her 5th attempt and got a $180,000 fellowship cumulatively from 3 top business schools. She is currently pursuing MBA from Kellogg. Kellogg was once not even on her radar.

7 Steps – How to score 700+ on the GMAT

You can start your preparation by giving a mock to test your current ability.

Hope the above strategy get you to your target score

Deepak
e-GMAT strategy Expert

EducationAisle · Answer

Hi  Richa0404 , which  resources  have you been using for your Verbal preparation?

Richa0404 · Answer

Hello  EducationAisle ,

I have been using The official guide to GMAT and GMAT Club questions.

EducationAisle · Answer

That might explain part of the problem; you do not seem to be using any resource for building up  theoretical  fundamentals.

Joining a structured course or reading some  text books  will definitely help.

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