GRE General Test (Cliffs Test Prep)

Book Description
The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps.

CliffsTestPrep GRE General Test will thoroughly prepare you for the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Whether you’re a professional who wants to become more marketable or a student looking to do advanced work in your major or seeking specialized training, this easy-to-use study guide is for you. Inside, you’ll find

• The format and an overview of the GRE, including tips on using the interactive tutorials
• Practice questions, answers, and explanations in each chapter
• Charts to help you analyze your study-guide test results and spot your weaknesses
• A step-by-step "plan of attack" for each exam section

This guide outlines a logical approach to the GRE by clearly stating which ability is being tested, the basic skills you need, a close look at the directions, and suggestions on how to approach the exam. CliffsTestPrep GRE General Test can help you tune your knowledge of

• Analytical writing. Present your perspective on an issue; analyze an argument
• Verbal skills. Review prefixes, suffixes, roots, and word lists; practice antonyms, analogies, and reading comprehension
• Quantitative comparison. Use mathematical insight and common sense to compare data
• Math. Review charts, tables, and graphs; symbols, terminology, and formulas; arithmetic, algebra, and geometry

With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you’ll feel at home in any standardized-test environment!

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About the contents:

Introduction

• Action plan for success
• About the test
• Important overview of the computer-testing process
• Successful overall approaches

Part I Analysis of Exam Areas: Writing, Verbal, Quantitative

• Successful strategies for every test area
• Analysis of every question type
• Effective reviews
• Sample problems categorized by level of difficulty

Basic Math Review with diagnostic tests for Arithmetic • Algebra • Geometry

Part II Full-Length Computer Adaptive-Style Practice Test

• Charts for analyzing your performance
• Special mapping chart to find strengths and weaknesses
• In-depth answers and explanations for all questions

Part III Additional Practice Test with Explanations