Pass Key to the GRE

by Sharon Weiner Green M.A., Ira K. Wolf Ph.D.

Overview

Barron's eighth edition of Pass Key to the GRE is a condensed version of its full-size GRE test prep manual. This new edition offers:

An overview of the new computer-based GRE Test

Two full-length practice tests that reflect the GRE format

Answer keys and full explanations for all test questions

Extensive review covering verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and quantitative reasoning

Additional practice questions and answers in each review section
In this conveniently sized volume, test takers will find a helpful study guide and proven test-taking strategies that will help them maximize their test scores.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438005720
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Series
Publication date:	06/01/2015
Edition description:	Eighth Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Timetable for a Typical Computer-Based Graduate Record Examination
1 What You Need to Know About the GRE
An Overview of the Computer-Based GRE General Test


Commonly Asked Questions About the Computer-Based GRE
GRE Test Format
Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Ability
Analytical Writing
2 Test-Taking Tactics for the Computer-Based GRE
Helpful Hints
A Guided Tour of the Computer-Based GRE
3 Verbal Ability: Tactics and Practice
Discrete, Short-Answer Verbal Questions
The Sentence Equivalence Question
Tips to Help You Cope


Text Completion Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Reading Comprehension Question
Tips to Help You Cope
Practice Questions
4 Building Your Vocabulary
Tips to Help You Cope
The GRE High-Frequency Word List
5 Analytical Writing: Tactics and Practice
Preparing for the Writing Test
Writing the Issue Essay
Writing the Argument Critique
Common Logical Fallacies
Practice Exercises
6 Quantitative Ability: Tactics and Practice
Calculators on the GRE


Facts and Formulas
General Math Tactics
Practice Questions
Discrete Quantitative Questions
Practice Questions
Quantitative Comparison Questions
Practice Questions
Data Interpretation Questions
Practice Questions
7 Test Yourself: Two Practice Tests
Simulate Test Conditions
Model Test 1
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Model Test 2
Answer Key
Answer Explanations