GRE Prep Plus 2023, Includes 6 Practice Tests, 1500+ Practice Questions + Online Access to a 500+ Question Bank and Video Tutorials

by Kaplan Test Prep

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ISBN-13:	9781506282039
Publisher:	Kaplan Test Prep
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Series:	Kaplan Test Prep
Pages:	696
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.50(d)

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Table of Contents

How to Use This Book xi

Part 1 Getting Started 1

Chapter 1 Introduction to the GRE 3

Understanding the GRE 3

How the GRE Is Organized 5

Scoring 6

Cancellation and Multiple-Scores Policy 7

Test Registration 8

GRE Checklist 9

GRE Subject Tests 9

Chapter 2 Multi-Stage Test Mechanics 11

How the MST Works 11

Navigating the GRE MST Interface 12

MST Section Management Techniques 14

MST: The Upside 15

MST: The Downside 15

Part 2 Verbal Reasoning 17

Chapter 3 Introduction to Verbal Reasoning 19

Overview 19

Verbal Reasoning Question Types 20

Pacing Strategy 20

Navigating the Verbal Reasoning Section of This Book 21

Chapter 4 Verbal Foundations and Content Review 23

Introduction to Verbal Foundations and Content Review 23

The Kaplan Guide to Improving Your Vocabulary 24

Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence Practice Set 37

Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence Practice Set Answer Key 40

Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence Practice Set Answers and Explanations 40

The Kaplan Guide to Improving Your Reading Comprehension Skills 43

Reading Comprehension Practice Set 47

Reading Comprehension Practice Set Answer Key 52

Reading Comprehension Practice Set Answers and Explanations 52

Chapter 5 Text Completion 55

Introduction to Text Completion 55

Kaplan's Additional Tips for Text Completion Questions 64

Text Completion Practice Set 65

Text Completion Practice Set Answer Key 68

Text Completion Practice Set Answers and Explanations 68

Chapter 6 Sentence Equivalence 71

Introduction to Sentence Equivalence 71

Kaplan's Additional Tips for Sentence Equivalence 76

Sentence Equivalence Practice Set 77

Sentence Equivalence Practice Set Answer Key 80

Sentence Equivalence Practice Set Answers and Explanations 80

Chapter 7 Reading Comprehension 83

Introduction to Reading Comprehension 83

How to Approach Reasoning Questions 117

Reading Comprehension Practice Set 121

Reading Comprehension Practice Set Answer Key 124

Reading Comprehension Practice Set Answers and Explanations 124

Chapter 8 Verbal Reasoning Practice Sets 127

Review of the Kaplan Methods for Verbal Reasoning 127

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 1 128

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 1 Answer Key 136

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 1 Answers and Explanations 138

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 2 143

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 2 Answer Key 150

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 2 Answers and Explanations 151

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 3 156

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 3 Answer Key 164

Verbal Reasoning Practice Set 3 Answers and Explanations 165

Part 3 Quantitative Reasoning 171

Chapter 9 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning 173

Overview 173

Quantitative Reasoning Question Types 174

What the GRE Quantitative Section Is Testing 174

Pacing Strategy 175

Navigating the Quantitative Reasoning Section of This Book 176

Chapter 10 Math Foundations-Arithmetic and Number Properties Review 177

Introduction to Arithmetic and Number Properties Review 177

Arithmetic 178

Number Properties 182

Arithmetic and Number Properties Practice Set 194

Arithmetic and Number Properties Practice Set Answer Key 196

Arithmetic and Number Properties Practice Set Answers and Explanations 196

Chapter 11 Math Foundations-Ratios and Math Formulas Review 199

Introduction to Ratios and Math Formulas Review 199

Ratios 199

Math Formulas 217

Ratios and Math Formulas Practice Set 226

Ratios and Math Formulas Practice Set Answer Key 228

Ratios and Math Formulas Practice Set Answers and Explanations 228

Chapter 12 Math Foundations-Algebra Review 231

Introduction to Algebra Review 231

Algebraic Terms 231

Basic Operations 232

Advanced Operations 233

Polynomials and Quadratics 239

Alternative Strategies for Multiple-Choice Algebra 241

Dealing with Word Problems 245

Dealing with Logic Problems 248

Algebra Practice Set 249

Algebra Practice Set Answer Key 252

Algebra Practice Set Answers and Explanations 252

Chapter 13 Math Foundations-Statistics Review 255

Introduction to Statistics Review 255

Median, Mode, and Range 255

Quartiles 257

Standard Deviation 259

Frequency Distributions 261

Graphs and Tables 265

Statistics Practice Set 272

Statistics Practice Set Answer Key 278

Statistics Practice Set Answers and Explanations 278

Chapter 14 Math Foundations-Counting Methods and Probability Review 281

Introduction to Counting Methods and Probability Review 281

Counting Methods 281

Probability 286

Counting Methods and Probability Practice Set 289

Counting Methods and Probability Practice Set Answer Key 292

Counting Methods and Probability Practice Set Answers and Explanations 292

Chapter 15 Math Foundations-Geometry Review 295

Introduction to Geometry Review 295

Lines and Angles 295

Polygons 299

Triangles 300

Quadrilaterals 306

Circles 309

Coordinate Geometry 312

Graphing Functions and Circles 316

Solids 319

Multiple Figures 321

Geometry Practice Set 324

Geometry Practice Set Answer Key 328

Geometry Practice Set Answers and Explanations 328

Chapter 16 Quantitative Comparison 331

Introduction to Quantitative Comparison 331

Kaplan's Additional Tips for Quantitative Comparison Questions 335

Quantitative Comparison Practice Set 337

Quantitative Comparison Practice Set Answer Key 340

Quantitative Comparison Practice Set Answers and Explanations 340

Chapter 17 Problem Solving 343

Introduction to Problem Solving 343

Kaplan's Additional Tips for Problem Solving 350

Problem Solving Practice Set 352

Problem Solving Practice Set Answer Key 356

Problem Solving Practice Set Answers and Explanations 356

Chapter 18 Data Interpretation 359

Introduction to Data Interpretation Questions 359

Kaplan's Additional Tips for Data Interpretation Questions 366

Data Interpretation Practice Set 368

Data Interpretation Practice Set Answer Key 372

Data Interpretation Practice Set Answers and Explanations 372

Chapter 19 Quantitative Reasoning Practice Sets 375

Review of the Kaplan Methods for Quantitative Reasoning 375

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 1 376

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 1 Answer Key 382

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 1 Answers and Explanations 384

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 2 388

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 2 Answer Key 394

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 2 Answers and Explanations 395

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 3 399

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 3 Answer Key 404

Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set 3 Answers and Explanations 405

Part 4 Analytical Writing 409

Chapter 20 Introduction to Analytical Writing 411

Overview 411

Analytical Writing Essay Types 412

Scoring 412

Pacing Strategy 415

Navigating the Analytical Writing Section of This Book 416

Chapter 21 Analytical Writing Foundations and Content Review 417

Introduction to Analytical Writing Foundations and Content Review 417

Writing Correctly 418

Writing Clearly 431

Writing Concisely 435

Kaplan's Additional Tips for Writing Foundations 441

Chapter 22 The Issue Essay 445

Introduction to the Issue Essay 445

How the Kaplan Method for Analytical Writing Works 447

Kaplan's Additional Tips for the Issue Essay 457

Issue Essay Practice Set 459

Issue Essay Practice Set Answers and Explanations 461

Chapter 23 The Argument Essay 465

Introduction to the Argument Essay 465

Kaplan's Additional Tips for the Argument Essay 477

Argument Essay Practice Set 479

Argument Essay Practice Set Answers and Explanations 481

Chapter 24 Analytical Writing Practice Sets 485

Review of the Kaplan Method for Analytical Writing 485

Analytical Writing Practice Set 1 487

Analytical Writing Practice Set 2 489

Analytical Writing Practice Set 1 Answers and Explanations 491

Analytical Writing Practice Set 2 Answers and Explanations 496

Part 5 Practice Test 501

Chapter 25 Practice Test 503

Analytical Writing 1: Analyze an Issue 504

Analytical Writing 2: Analyze an Argument 505

Verbal Reasoning 1 507

Quantitative Reasoning 1 516

Verbal Reasoning 2 523

Quantitative Reasoning 2 532

Chapter 26 Practice Test Answers 539

Verbal Reasoning 1 539

Quantitative Reasoning 1 539

Verbal Reasoning 2 539

Quantitative Reasoning 2 539

Analytical Writing 1: Analyze an Issue Answers and Explanations 543

Analytical Writing 2: Analyze an Argument Answers and Explanations 545

Analytical Writing Scoring Rubric 547

Verbal Reasoning 1 Answers and Explanations 549

Quantitative Reasoning 1 Answers and Explanations 553

Verbal Reasoning 2 Answers and Explanations 558

Quantitative Reasoning 2 Answers and Explanations 563

Part 6 Test Day and Beyond 569

Chapter 27 Take Control of the Test 571

Kaplan's Four Basic Principles of Good Test Mentality 571

The Kaplan Stress-Management System 573

Test Day 574

Chapter 28 Where and When to Apply 577

What Programs You Should Consider 577

Where You Can Get In 583

When to Apply 584

Chapter 29 How to Apply to Graduate School 587

How Schools Evaluate Applicants 587

Who Evaluates Applicants 590

Preparing Your Application 591

Maximizing the Various Parts of Your Application 591

Before You Submit Your Application 595

Putting It All Together 596

Congratulations! 596

A Special Note for International Students 596

Part 7 GRE Resources 599

Appendix A Kaplan's Word Groups 601

Appendix B Kaplan's Root List 607

Appendix C Common GRE-Level Words in Context 637

Appendix D Math Reference 649