How to Read Tough Science Passages - GMAT In the past, we’ve done some one-off review of parts of RC passages, but this time I’ve got a full one for you. In this article, we’ll look at how to get through this thing (and what to avoid). Next week, we’ll do a question or two. I chose this passage from the free set of questions that comes with GMATPrep (that is, it doesn’t actually show up in the practice CAT itself). It’s a longer passage, so give yourself approximately three minutes total to get through. The Passage A meteor stream is composed of dust particles that have been ejected from a parent comet at a variety of velocities. Here’s how to read When you’re reading an RC passage, think about: (1) What words or parts of the sentence are so complex that I’m going to ignore them for now? Below, I go through each paragraph, noting various things. I did technically read the strikeout text”my eyes looked at the words”but I actively avoided thinking about what they mean or how they fit into the overall message. Let’s try paragraph 1:
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Adele's ESL Corner - Your free online English language website Irregular Verbs — Exercise 1 Directions: In the exercise that follows, you will read sentences that contain blanks. These blanks require the appropriate forms of irregular verbs. To keep track of your answers, print the accompanying handout. If you are unsure which choice to make, consult the rules. Disclaimer: All prizes in this exercise are cyber, which means they have no physical reality and cannot be collected for use in the material world. Helping you through this exercise are the hands of Mr. Start here. Home • Terms • Exercises • MOOC • Handouts • Presentations • Videos • Rules • About • Shop • Feedback ©1997 - 2019 by Robin L. valid html
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