intro to reading comprehension
summary
the gre reading comprehension section is designed to test your ability to understand and analyze written material, with a variety of question types and passage lengths.
- passages range from 80 to 450 words, covering obscure topics to ensure an even playing field for all test-takers.
- expect around 13 reading comprehension questions, mixed with text completions and sentence equivalences throughout the verbal section.
- question types include multiple-choice with five options, multiple-answer with exactly three options, and select-the-sentence questions.
- the layout of the test varies, but typically includes a mix of text completions, reading passages of varying lengths, and sentence equivalences.
- improvement in reading comprehension may take longer than other sections, emphasizing the importance of practice.
chapters
00:00
understanding passage lengths and topics
03:35
question types and formats
05:42
test layout and strategy
06:56
improvement and practice
