The texts that you need to analyze in the reading comprehension part of the GMAT are mostly from social science, science, and business.
The questions are general (the main idea, the structure) ore specific at the level of a certain row in the text.
Once you start reading work on two levels:
- Understand what the GMAT text is about
- Look for landmarks:
- Trigger words: but, although, even though, however, yet, despite, in spite of, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, except, while, unless, on the other hand
- Trigger words that signal a conclusion: therefore, thus, so, hence, implies, indicates
- Words that continue an idea: in addition, by the same token, likewise, similarly, this (implies a reference to preceding sentence), thus (implies a conclusion)
- Opposite words:
- Generally – however, this time
- The old view – however, the new view
- The widespread belief – but the in-crowd believes …
- Most scientists think – but Mr. Y thinks
- On the one hand – on the other hand
An answer choice that is general and vague is indisputable and is therefore often the correct answer.
Words that make everything vague: usually, sometimes, may, can, some, most.
Always the meaning of the texts will:
- Respect all professionals.
- Avoid sentences that can express strong emotions
The tone is always positive. Any answer choice that expresses negative views is certainly wrong.
