intro to reading comprehension
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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
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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