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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 3 155
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