McGraw-Hill’s new GRE

Contents at a Glance
PART I: Introduction to the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 1   Overview of the GRE  3
CHAPTER 2   Taking the GRE  11
PART II: Preparing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 3   GRE Diagnostic Test  19
CHAPTER 4   GRE General Testing Strategies  73
CHAPTER 5   Introduction to GRE Logic  83
CHAPTER 6   GRE Analytical Writing  97
CHAPTER 7   GRE Quantitative  127
CHAPTER 8   GRE Verbal  153
PART III: Content Area Review
CHAPTER 9   Basic GRE Math Review  181
CHAPTER 10  Basic GRE Verbal Review  237
PART IV: Practicing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 11  GRE Practice Test 1  261
CHAPTER 12  GRE Practice Test 2  315
CHAPTER 13  GRE Practice Test 3  369
Appendixes
APPENDIX A  GRE Vocabulary List  425
APPENDIX B  Glossary of GRE Math Terms  457
APPENDIX C  Additional Resources  469

Contents
Part I: Introduction to the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 1  Overview of the GRE  3
GRE Format  4
GRE Question Types  5
Analytical Writing  5
Verbal   6
Quantitative  8
More on the Computer-based Test  10
What’s Next?   10
CHAPTER 2  Taking the GRE  11
Registering for the GRE General Test  11
Taking the GRE General Test  12
Scoring the GRE General Test  13
Scoring the General Test Analytical Writing Section  13
Scoring the General Test Verbal and Quantitative Sections  13
A Note on Scoring the Practice Exams in This Book  14
What Your Scores Mean to Schools  14
Test-Takers with Disabilities  14
What’s Next?  15
Part II: Preparing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 3  GRE Diagnostic Test   19
GRE Diagnostic Test Answer Key  61
GRE Diagnostic Test Answer Explanations  63
CHAPTER 4  GRE General Testing Strategies  73
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)  73
Focus on the Easy Stuff  75
Stay “On Point”  75
Simplify   76
Guess Wisely  76
Manage Stress  77
Relax to Succeed  77
Specific Relaxation Techniques  78
Be Prepared  78
Know Yourself  78
Rest   79
Eat Right  79
Breathe  79
Take Mental Breaks  79
Have a Plan of Attack  79
Be Aware of Time  80
Listen to Music  80
Some Strategies for the Computer-based Test  80
What to Expect on Test Day  81
Take a Dry Run  81
Wake Up Early  81
Dress for Success  81
Fuel Up  81
Bring Supplies  81
Warm Up Your Brain  82
Plan a Mini-Vacation  82
What’s Next?  82
CHAPTER 5  Introduction to GRE Logic  83
Arguments   84
Context   85
Chain of Reasoning  85
Assumptions 86
Validity, Truth, and Soundness  86
Conditionals   87
Sufficiency   88
Necessity   88
Negation   89
Fallacies   90
Slippery Slope  90
Percent versus Number  91
Sampling Error  91
Correlation versus Causation  92
Equivocation   92
Ad Hominem Arguments  93
Appeal to Authority  93
Appeal to Majority: The Quantity/Quality Fallacy  94
Circular Argument  94
Begging the Question  95
Reductio ad Absurdum  95
What’s Next?  96
CHAPTER 6  GRE Analytical Writing  97
Breaking Down Analytical Writing  98
Scoring the Analytical Writing Sections  98
What the GRE Readers Are Looking For  99
Writing Techniques  100
Writing Strategies  100
Clearly State Your Position  101
Present Your Ideas Logically  101
Review and Correct Your Essay  101
Issue Task  102
The Time Limit  102
The Issue  102
Your Response  102
Sample Essay Prompt 1: Analyze an Issue  105
Sample Essay Prompt 2: Analyze an Issue  109
Argument Task  113
The Time Limit  113
The Argument  113
Your Response  113
Sample Essay Prompt 1: Analyze an Argument  116
Sample Essay Prompt 2: Analyze an Argument  120
Practice Writing Prompts  124
Issue Task Practice  124
Argument Task Practice  124
What’s Next?  125
CHAPTER 7 GRE Quantitative  127
Multiple-choice Questions  128
Anatomy of a GRE Multiple-choice—Select One
Answer Question  128
Anatomy of a GRE Multiple-choice—Select One or
More Answers Question  129
General Strategies for Multiple-choice Questions  130
Multiple-choice Practice Questions  138
Answers and Explanations  141
Quantitative Comparison Questions   143
Anatomy of a GRE Quantitative Comparison Question  143
General Strategies for Quantitative Comparison Questions  144
Quantitative Comparison Practice Questions  146
Answers and Explanations  148
Numeric Entry Questions   149
Anatomy of a GRE Numeric Entry Question  149
General Strategies for Numeric Entry Questions  149
Numeric Entry Practice Questions  150
Answers and Explanations  150
What’s Next?  151
CHAPTER 8 GRE Verbal  153
Sentence Equivalence Questions  153
Anatomy of a GRE Sentence Equivalence Question  154
General Strategies for Sentence Equivalence Questions  155
Practice Sentence Equivalence Questions  158
Answers and Explanations  161
Reading Comprehension Questions  162
Anatomy of a GRE Reading Comprehension Question  162
General Strategies for Reading Comprehension Questions  164
Reading Comprehension Question Content Types  168
Practice Reading Comprehension Questions  171
Answers and Explanations  173
Text Completion Questions  174
Anatomy of a GRE Text Completion Question  174
General Strategies for Text Completion Questions  174
Practice Text Completion Questions  175
Answers and Explanations  176
What’s Next?  177
Part III: Content Area Review
CHAPTER 9  Basic GRE Math Review  181
Numbers and Operations  182
The Properties of Integers  182
Real Numbers  182
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)  183
Decimals  184
Fractions and Rational Numbers  185
Squares and Square Roots  186
Exponents  186
Scientific Notation  187
Mean, Median, and Mode  187
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent  188
Absolute Value  189
Simple Probability and Outcomes  189
Factors and Multiples  189
Exercises: Numbers and Operations  190
Basic Operations  190
Squares and Square Roots  191
Exponents  192
Scientific Notation  192
Mean, Median, and Mode  192
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent  193
Absolute Value  193
Simple Probability and Outcomes  194
Factors and Multiples  194
Answers and Explanations  195
Basic Operations  195
Squares and Square Roots  196
Exponents  196
Scientific Notation  197
Mean, Median, and Mode  197
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent  198
Absolute Value  199
Simple Probability and Outcomes  200
Factors and Multiples  201
Algebra and Functions  203
Linear Equations with One Variable  203
Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple Quadratic Expressions  203
Systems of Equations  204
Inequalities  205
Functions  205
Exercises: Algebra and Functions  206
Linear Equations with One Variable  206
Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple Quadratic Equations  206
Systems of Equations  207
Linear Inequalities with One Variable  207
Functions  207
Answers and Explanations  208
Linear Equations with One Variable  208
Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple Quadratic Equations  209
Systems of Equations  210
Linear Inequalities with One Variable  212
Functions  213
Geometry   214
Coordinate Geometry  214
Triangles  216
Quadrilaterals, Lines, Angles  217
Some Other Polygons  219
Circles  220
Three-Dimensional Figures  221
Exercises: Geometry  221
Coordinate Geometry  221
Properties and Relations of Plane Figures  222
Angles, Parallel Lines, and Perpendicular Lines  222
Perimeter, Area, and Volume  224
Answers and Explanations  224
Coordinate Geometry  224
Properties and Relations of Plane Figures  226
Angles, Parallel Lines, and Perpendicular Lines  228
Perimeter, Area, and Volume  228
Word Problems and Data Analysis  231
Word Problems  231
Data Analysis  231
Exercises: Word Problems and Data Analysis  232
Translating Word Problems  233
Data Analysis  234
Answers and Explanations  235
Translating Word Problems  235
Data Analysis  235
What’s Next?  236
CHAPTER 10  Basic GRE Verbal Review  237
Grammar Rules  237
Subject/Verb Agreement  238
Nouns and Pronouns  239
Verbs and Verb Forms  242
Sentence Construction  242
Punctuation Rules  245
Commas  245
Apostrophes  247
Colons and Semicolons  248
Parentheses and Dashes  250
End Punctuation  250
Rhetoric   251
Commonly Misused Words  251
What’s Next?  257
Part IV: Practicing for the GRE General Test
CHAPTER 11  GRE Practice Test 1   261
GRE Practice Test 1 Answer Key  304
GRE Practice Test 1 Answer Explanations  306
CHAPTER 12  GRE Practice Test 2   315
GRE Practice Test 2 Answer Key  357
GRE Practice Test 2 Answer Explanations  359
CHAPTER 13  GRE Practice Test 3   369
GRE Practice Test 3 Answer Key  411
GRE Practice Test 3 Answer Explanations  413
Appendixes
APPENDIX A  GRE Vocabulary List   425
APPENDIX B  Glossary of GRE Math Terms   457
APPENDIX C  Additional Resources   469