Now, let’s delve into the specifics of each Verbal question type.

Text Completion

The Text Completion section of GRE® Verbal Reasoning evaluates your ability to comprehend the overall meaning of a passage, even when not every word is read. This portion assesses your capacity to fill in essential words that are missing from the provided text. Here’s what to expect:

1. Question statements comprising one to five sentences.
2. Each question statement may contain one, two, or three blanks.
3. Single-blank questions offer five options, while two- and three-blank questions provide three options each.

Your goal is not only to select words that maintain grammatical correctness but also to ensure the passage remains logical and cohesive.

Answering Strategies for Text Completion:
1. Begin by reading the entire question statement to grasp its overall meaning.
2. Identify keywords that highlight the sentence structure or are pivotal for understanding the context.
3. Fill in the blank(s) with your own words before examining the provided options for suitable choices.
4. You can fill in the blanks in any order that makes sense, not necessarily in the order they appear. For instance, starting with the third blank may be easier for a question with three blanks.
5. Verify your chosen options by reviewing the completed question statement to confirm coherence in grammar, logic, and style.

Sentence Equivalence

The Sentence Equivalence segment of GRE® Verbal Reasoning evaluates your skill in concluding incomplete sentences. Here’s what you’ll encounter:

1. A single sentence with one blank.
2. Six options, from which you must select two.
3. Both chosen options must be synonymous, maintaining the sentence’s meaning regardless of which one fills the blank. Both correct answers must be selected to earn credit, as no partial credit is awarded for selecting only one correct answer.

Answering Strategies for Sentence Equivalence
1. Keep in mind that the correct answer choices don’t necessarily need to contain words with the same meaning. What matters is that the completed sentences convey the same meaning, even if the words differ.
2. Take the time to review all options provided before making your decision.
3. Utilize root words, prefixes, and suffixes to understand the meanings of unfamiliar words.
4. Attempt to fill in the blank with your own words before examining the provided options.
5. Always double-check by reading the entire sentence with your selected option to ensure coherence and grammatical correctness.
6. Also, consider slight variations in the meanings of each word.

Answering Strategies for Reading Comprehension
1. Begin by reading the questions to prepare your mind to identify answers while reading the passage.
2. Determine the topic, scope, and purpose of the passage as you read it. Highlight topic words when possible.
3. Differentiate between factual details and opinions presented in the text.
4. Paraphrase when necessary to better understand the text, including the questions and answer choices.
5. Evaluate all presented options before making your selection.
6. Avoid letting personal opinions or external knowledge influence your interpretation of the text. Stay within the context provided.

Scoring Tips for GRE® Verbal Reasoning

1. Scores range from 130 to 170 points, with 1-point increments.
2. No partial credit is awarded for any question.
3. Remember, the percentile score holds more significance than the raw score, as it reflects your performance relative to other test-takers.
4. For instance, a 90-percentile score indicates that you’ve outperformed more than 90% of test-takers, placing you in the top 10%.
5. Average verbal scores corresponding to various percentiles can vary based on recent trends.