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intro to reading comprehension



summary
the gmat reading comprehension lessons aim to equip test-takers with strategies to efficiently understand and analyze passages, focusing on structure, theories, evidence, primary purpose, and the use of structure words.
  • understanding the structure of gmat passages is crucial for identifying important information and not getting overwhelmed by details.
  • gmat passages often present multiple theories or viewpoints on a subject, requiring test-takers to recognize and differentiate between these perspectives.
  • supporting evidence is a key component of these passages, and identifying this support is essential for answering questions accurately.
  • determining the primary purpose of a passage is a common question type and a critical skill for test-takers to develop.
  • structure words play a significant role in understanding the relationships between sentences and paragraphs, aiding in the comprehension of the passage's flow and logic.
chapters
00:00
introduction to gmat passages
03:02
the role of theories and evidence
04:37
identifying the primary purpose
05:28
the importance of structure words