Target GRE Verbal Score: 800

Tips to score well in GRE’s Verbal Section

Following are some tips that you can follow in order to achieve complete 800 in verbal section:

Rule 1: Mug up all the 3500 words given in Barron’s book because mostly words that come in actual test are from Barron’s book. You can also study Peterson’s book. When you are done with Primary meaning of words then start learning Secondary meaning of words. ETS deliberately traps students with extremely tempting options. So you need to prepare thoroughly.

Rule 2: You should start your preparation at least six months before the actual test. Build a proper time table to study, devote at least 2 hours daily. If you are working then make your docket accordingly and follow it religiously.

Rule 3: To score decent in AWA section, do essay writing. Practice regularly as you can not improve your writing skills overnight.

Rule 4: Besides working on your GRE vocabulary list, you must also spend some time in enhancing your language and grammar.

Rule 5: Do Active Reading to solve comprehension questions .Active reading means  you should stop at every paragraph of passage, and think carefully whether you understand the meaning of  those lines or not.

Rule 6: Do practice one type of test question on week night, like Analogy Questions. Jot down your mistakes in a spreadsheet or on note cards, and find what types of mistakes you are making. Sometimes you might be rushing things and making stupid mistakes, and other times it may be grammar rules, etc.

Rule 7: There is no Negative Marking in GRE test, So, never leave any question unanswered .If you are not Sure or don’t know the correct option then you can do logical guess for answer( don’t depend on this tactic to solve all questions).

Rule 8: In GRE test you are not allow to go back and forth within any section so analyze thoroughly before you answer. Lack of concentration can erode away your valuable time.

Rule 9: Don’t try to learn all the words at previous day of your test .Make sure you are fresh enough to take test at the final day.

Rule 10: Never panic. Even if you see that your scores are not improving as you wanted or you are not learning a lot, stick in there. Never give up and you will learn all this things eventually. Don’t ever panic even in the exam .If the presented set of words are tough then the marking will be easy. So just try staying there. You guys will make it finally.

Rule 11: Even when you are in practice phase never follow a tactic to answer question by guess. Since the GRE test is a computer-adaptive test, if you answer incorrect at the beginning, the computer will provide you easier questions, which will reduce your chances to score well.

Wishing you all, success!!!

Warm Regards,

Shipra Srivastava

Team Learnwordlist.com

32 Responses to “Target GRE Verbal Score: 800”

1. zohaib on September 14th, 2010 5:33 pm

   hi .
   i visit his site and i found it very helpful.it have enough material for preparation

2. shipra on September 15th, 2010 4:20 am

   Thanks for your comment zohaib,kindly keep visiting us.

3. rahul on September 27th, 2010 7:57 pm

   why you are not giving vocabulary blocks……..why????…for past 14 days i haven’t receive….

4. Arif on October 4th, 2010 9:11 am

   Oh…seems so tough….what I should do?

5. shipra on October 5th, 2010 4:19 am

   Arif do regular practice, if you practice regularly then nothing is impossible.Try to take all the test available on learnwordlist.com

6. hira on October 14th, 2010 1:26 am

   i want to take gre test in dec 2010 n m an engg so m good at maths…the only prob is vocabulary. although m learning the word list very well n i have learned letter A list very well….plz guide me if it is suitable for me to take gre test in dec….will i score good or should i delay the test and study some more time?
   also guide me if we take gre test 2 or 3 times so what are the consequences?
   thanks …this website is very helpful….

7. shipra on October 14th, 2010 4:52 am

   Thanks for your comment hira, you can go for GRE test 5 times in a year, but your highest score will be considered.I will suggest if you are register for test then go for it because in any way ets will not return your complete registration fees.still you have 2 months in your hand ,you have plenty of time to work on your vocabulary.Don’t get stressed.

8. haseeb on October 27th, 2010 2:34 pm

   Sir i did M.Sc. Hons in Food Technology with distinction from University Of Agriculture Faisalabad. I want to get full bright schlarship which require International GRE.Please guide me the whole schedule for GRE exams and I want to appear with current GRE system.

9. Jay on October 27th, 2010 9:02 pm

   Hello. I got a 600 in maths and 480 in english. Do u think I have any chance of getting into grad school?..or it’s better to do the exam again? Will be glad to get a reply. Thanks.

10. shipra on October 28th, 2010 4:27 am

    Thanks for your mail haseeb, current GRE pattern is only in effect till 31 july 2011,so if you wish for current GRE then go for Registration immediately . For registration details kindly visit ets.org.

11. shipra on October 30th, 2010 10:02 am

    Thanks for your comment jay,visit following link may be this will help you http://learnwordlist.com/blog/low-gre-score-universities/2010/10/gre-word-list-test-blog-barrons-vocabulary

12. karawan on November 2nd, 2010 9:03 am

    Hello!
    Thank you for the useful tips you provided above. I’m not good at maths, do you think this will have an impact on my score?

13. shipra on November 3rd, 2010 4:43 am

    Thanks for your comment Karawan, Maths is also very important segment of exam if you do not write this section well then it will effect your overall score. You must work hard for this section also.

14. Priyank on November 11th, 2010 9:55 am

    Hello,
    This s the best site for gre. Thanks to your team.
    I am going to give my gre on 19th of nov. I am good at maths but I have to work on vocab. For maths section i cant give much tym. so wat would you suggest me for revising everything for that section?

15. shipra on November 12th, 2010 4:16 am

    Thanks for your comment priyank, I wish to inform you we do not deal with maths section . However, if you looking for GRE Vocab then kindly visit following link:http://learnwordlist.com/grevocabulary/
    Regards,

16. Zahra on December 15th, 2010 12:02 pm

    Thanks for the tips. I’m sure I can achieve 800 in GRE Verbal Section in case I apply the tips.

17. Salimah on December 15th, 2010 6:36 pm

    its very helpful. but i want this book arron’s, is it easily available in markets???

18. aftab ahmed memon on December 15th, 2010 6:45 pm

    I want to appear in gre. guide me how can I apply,and where in pakistan.I am twice rejected from fuibright scholarship.I appeared in gre conducted by nts pakistan.So guide me at full length. I am very good at english vocabulary,but weak at maths.

19. shipra on December 16th, 2010 4:37 am

    Thanks for your comment Aftab, kindly visit following link for knowing where you can apply in Pakistan http://www.ets.org/gre/general/register/centers_dates/. I wish to inform you we can only help you with verbal section.

20. shipra on December 16th, 2010 4:38 am

    Yes Salimah, it s very easily available in market..

21. shipra on December 16th, 2010 4:55 am

    Yes zahara, please apply all these tips and get back with feedback..

22. rohit on December 21st, 2010 6:47 am

    shipra yours explanation for gre solution are excellent and it is very helpful. …………………………. thanks

23. shipra on December 22nd, 2010 5:55 am

    Thanks Rohit, kindly visit other blogs as well..

24. bakir on December 22nd, 2010 7:08 am

    i like this topic because it trigger me to study english

25. shipra on December 24th, 2010 9:35 am

    Thanks bakir, keep visiting us…

26. mahesh on January 4th, 2011 6:23 am

    i want some tips for remembering the confusing words
    thnx

27. shipra on January 5th, 2011 4:24 am

    Thanks for your comment Mahesh, kindly visit our blog section for more tips: http://learnwordlist.com/blog/

28. shruthi on February 19th, 2011 3:15 pm

    hey thanks for ur tips…….
    m very nervous at diz moment ,,,as ma exm s on comin wednsdy…m really woried abot ma verbal sesiion……:(
    any suggestions?plz!!!

29. shruthi on February 19th, 2011 3:17 pm

    can u temmme me how 2 remem atleat few words!!!!!atleast???????????

30. shipra on February 21st, 2011 4:31 am

    Thanks for your comment Shruthi, kindly visit our blog section http://learnwordlist.com/blog/

31. pratik on February 28th, 2011 5:07 am

    i follow learnwordlist site regularly and it has helped me to improve my vocabulary to great extent…i find the exercises quite use full esp for analogies. i suggest you to develop android app for lwl. also expanding to include review for AWA.
    best wishes to team of LWL.

32. shipra on March 1st, 2011 5:07 am

    Thanks for your comment Pratik, we are really blissful to hear that you are benefited from our site. Kindly keep visiting us..

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