Lesson: Introduction to Reading Comprehension

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Reinforcement Activities

  • To practice the strategies covered in this module, try answering the dozens of official practice questions at the bottom of the module page.

Comment on Introduction to Reading Comprehension

kanate aboubakar - November 24, 2016
In complex sentences, does it a good idea to only focus in independent clauses?
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gmat-admin - November 24, 2016

I'm not sure about that strategy. Can you elaborate? Most sentences, in of themselves, are independent clauses.

kokateamol - July 7, 2017
Hello- do you think reading any books or magazines helps for reading comprehension?
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gmat-admin - July 7, 2017

Yes. I cover that here: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat-reading-comprehension/video/1130

jpshow - July 6, 2018
Hi,
Is there a reading comprehension flashcards?
thanks
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gmat-admin - July 6, 2018

Sorry, we don't have any RC flashcards.

jpshow - July 6, 2018
Got it. Thanks

A291997 - June 13, 2019
Hi Brent,

https://gmatclub.com/forum/in-public-greek-life-a-man-had-to-make-his-way-at-every-step-through-278446.html

For passages like these , relating to social sciences and humanities , i am really struggling to comprehend them and answer them correctly . Any suggestions ? And if i look for vocab also , where should I refer to ? what should I refer to ?
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gmat-admin - June 13, 2019

Question link: https://gmatclub.com/forum/in-public-greek-life-a-man-had-to-make-his-wa...

You're not alone; social sciences passages are my least favorite as well!

In your spare time, you might want to start reading GMAT-like humanities/social sciences passages such as those found in:
- Washington Post
- New York Times
- Guardian
- Atlantic Monthly
- The New Yorker

As for vocabulary, there aren't any GRE-style word lists for the GMAT. In most cases, the GMAT test-makers avoid using confusing/rare-used words in their passages. That said, the more articles you read (from the above resources), the better your RC skills will become.

Cheers,
Brent

A291997 - June 14, 2019
Will do that ! Thank you Brent !

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